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A teenager in a wheelchair looks into the distance.
Article Local

Study Finds Using a Wheelchair Highly Preferable to Immobilizing Pain

by Jeremy Einbinder September 2, 2026September 2, 2026
Senior man standing in a field leaning against old tractor at sunset.
Article Local

Uncle’s ‘Happy Birthday’ Post Once Again Omits He Wanted You Aborted

by Sy Hoekstra September 2, 2026September 2, 2026
Young woman working remotely on laptop inside cozy camper van, holding coffee cup and concentrating on task. Remote Work and Nomadic Lifestyle

AI Threatens to Replace Disabled People With Jobs

by Ray Antonison August 31, 2026August 31, 2026
Young female psychologist looking at camera with her notebook and a pen in her office

ABA Coach Passionately Advocates for Whatever the Hell She Thinks Disability Rights Are

by Jeremy Einbinder August 31, 2026August 31, 2026
Doctor ignoring women

Harvard Doctors Find Women Wearing Makeup Must Be Fine

by Olly Moore August 30, 2026August 29, 2026
Bipolar and smiling depression concept with Asian woman showing different moods and double personality with both positive and negative emotions, mood swings, sadness, and happiness. Concept of mental
Article Local

Schizophrenic Voice Surprisingly Helpful Lately

by Jeremy EinbinderSeptember 2, 2026September 2, 2026
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Close-up portrait funny skeptical caucasian male in hipster beanie, look from under forehead, take-off glasses and pouting judgemental, grimace bothered as see something uninteresting.
Opinion

Opinion: That Slur Is Not Person-First Language

by RitaAugust 31, 2026August 31, 2026
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A prosthetic hand with a bottle opener holding a beer
Features Listicle

We Tried All the Top Prosthetic Body Parts, These Are Our Favorites

by Sy Hoekstra, The Squeaky Wheel Contributors TeamAugust 30, 2026August 30, 2026
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Serious thoughtful young Latin woman thinking at home, touching chin, looking away, standing in apartment, dreaming, taking time, break, pause for pondering, planning. Candid portrait
Article Local

Woman Decides, If She Had Tourette’s She Would Only Have Good Tics

by Jeremy EinbinderAugust 28, 2026August 31, 2026
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Trump stands next to an easel with "healthcare, rights, speech, liberty and joy" crossed out
Article Politics

Trump Clarifies Stance on Disability With Attack on Rights, Liberties, Law, Language, Benefits, Accommodations, Health Care, Community Living, Existence

by MV PerryAugust 26, 2026August 26, 2026
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a disabled man at a doctor’s appointment with his mom
Article Local

Mom Still Insists on Being at Disabled Adult Child’s Medical Appointments

by MV PerryAugust 26, 2026August 26, 2026
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A woman scolds another woman in a wheelchair
Opinion

Opinion: Spinal Cords Should Just Stop Being So Sensitive

by Anna R.August 25, 2026August 25, 2026
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a man shushing at the UN General Assembly
Article Politics

United Nations Sneaks Disability Rights Vote on Day United States and Israel are Absent

by MV PerryAugust 23, 2026August 23, 2026
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An invitation to Gwyneth Paltrow's private, off-the-record al fresco dinner honoring Sam Altman.
Features Listicle

Accessibility Information for Gwyneth Paltrow’s Private, Off-the-Record, Al Fresco Dinner at Her Home in Honor of Sam Altman

by Steven Verdile, The Squeaky Wheel Contributors TeamAugust 20, 2026August 22, 2026
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a woman masks while others hold their nose in an elevator
Local

Woman Wearing Mask Safe from Fart

by odessamjacksonAugust 18, 2026August 18, 2026
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a collage of people reading medical bills
Features Quizzes

Quiz: Which Medical Payment Plan Are You?

by Max KerwienAugust 18, 2026August 22, 2026
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giant wheelchairs surrounded by flames and an audience crush cars
Features Listicle

A Look Inside the Rise of Monster Powerchair Rallies

by Sy HoekstraAugust 18, 2026August 22, 2026
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POLITICS

  • Trump Clarifies Stance on Disability With Attack on Rights, Liberties, Law, Language, Benefits, Accommodations, Health Care, Community Living, Existence
    August 26, 2026
  • United Nations Sneaks Disability Rights Vote on Day United States and Israel are Absent
    August 23, 2026
  • Supreme Court to Rule on Whether Disabled People Have Right to Fun
    July 10, 2026

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  • Meta Smart Glasses Empower Blind People to Participate in Corporate Surveillance
    August 15, 2026
  • DSM-6 Spoilers Leak Online
    August 15, 2026
  • Most of Men’s Health Mag for Dick Pills 
    June 18, 2026

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  • Study Finds Using a Wheelchair Highly Preferable to Immobilizing Pain
    September 2, 2026
  • Schizophrenic Voice Surprisingly Helpful Lately
    September 2, 2026
  • Uncle’s ‘Happy Birthday’ Post Once Again Omits He Wanted You Aborted
    September 2, 2026

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