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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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Disabled Man Avoids Touching the Ground Like a Measly Peasant with New SureHands Lift

And now, we’re giving one away! Click here to enter our SureHands Lift Sweepstakes. Gliding through the air like a...
Young Trump supporter stands outside with "stands with Trump" sign

I’m a Disabled SSI Recipient and Medicaid Beneficiary on Food Stamps. Here’s Why I Support Donald Trump

Have you noticed how each election season, everyone assumes they know who you support based on your demographics? Christian? Got...

I’m Not Ableist, Some of My Best Friends Are Ableds

This Dude Knows Your Diagnosis Before Your Doctor Does

Man is at loss bewilderment, surprised and misunderstanding, facepalm emotion.

We Ranked Disabilities by How Embarrassing They Are to Disclose

Most disabilities come with some form of stigma, but not all disability stigma is created equal. The Squeaky Wheel ranked...

Reminder: It’s Okay to Back Out Of Plans If You Don’t Have the Spoons