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Steven Verdile

Steven is the creator and editor-in-chief of The Squeaky Wheel. He lives in New York City with his girlfriend, spending his mornings drinking iced coffee and his evenings binging television and seeing musicals. An advocate for authentic representation in media, he created The Squeaky Wheel to amplify disabled voices and bring humor to the nuances of living with a disability.

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An invitation to Gwyneth Paltrow's private, off-the-record al fresco dinner honoring Sam Altman.

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

Were you invited to Gwyneth Paltrow’s private, off-the-record al fresco dinner honoring Sam Altman, and have accessibility questions? The Squeaky...
August 20, 2026 Steven Verdile
Jimothy the raccoon

Media Obsesses Over Regular Disabled Guy Just Livin’ Life and Eatin’ Trash

Isn’t it inspiring that a raccoon is doing raccoonery?
July 20, 2026 Steven Verdile
Two happy people in front of the disability pride flag

Disability Pride is Act of Resistance, but so is Health Insurance Fraud

July marks the beginning of Disability Pride Month, and we at The Squeaky Wheel would like to take a moment...
July 5, 2026 Steven Verdile
Disabled performers at the MET Gala

Accessibility Makes Red Carpet History as Stunning Icons Become Met Gala’s First-Ever Disabled Tokens

At Monday’s star-filled event, the cultural institution found several jaw-dropping disabled baddies to legitimize their flaunting of ungodly stolen wealth,...
May 5, 2026 Steven Verdile
blind groundhog

Blind Groundhogs Expect An Early Spring, Yet Again

If only all groundhogs were blind, we’d have no more long winters.
February 3, 2026 Steven Verdile
a photo of Epstein and Maxwell with the wheelchair symbol behind them at a party

New Epstein Photos Expose Beloved Global Icon

Apparently the island was accessible.
January 2, 2026 Steven Verdile