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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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Mitch McConnell using a wheelchair

Disabled Man Inspires Colleagues by Arriving at Work in Wheelchair

The senior employee vowed his disability wouldn’t stop him from advancing judges who will eviscerate disability rights.
Trump holding a pile of money

Trump Promises Voters Just Enough Money To Disqualify Them From Medicaid

Your new account balance of $5,000 exceeds the federal asset limit.
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...
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?
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...
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,...