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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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December 18, 2023 Steven Verdile
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We Ranked the 6 M&M’s on How Disabled We Think They Are

The social model of disability teaches us not only that disability stems from barriers created by society, but also that...
November 10, 2023 Steven Verdile
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5 Products Disabled People Can Buy to Celebrate Fall

Every year, there’s a season between summer and winter, and each time, disabled people exist during that period. Fortunately, an...
September 23, 2023 Steven Verdile
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Opinion: The Woke Left Has Taken Away People in Wheelchairs Hiding Their Legs Under a Raggedy Blanket

America used to be a place of freedom. A place where you could call an adult man “stumpy Stewie” because...
August 9, 2023 Steven Verdile
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Thanks, Inflation! Man with 3 Disabilities Now Has 4

Due to the inevitable flow of supply and demand, and also increasing corporate shareholder profits, inflation is everywhere. When local...
August 8, 2023 Steven Verdile
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Disability Pride Month May Have Ended, but 11 Months of Disability Shame Are Just Getting Started

With July coming to a close, the time for disability pride is officially over. Now it’s time for a new...
August 1, 2023 Steven Verdile