Skip to content
the squeaky wheel dripping wheel logo, with a tagline reading "Be Loud. Be Disabled. Be Squeaky."

The Squeaky Wheel

Disability Satire for Disabled People, by Disabled People

  • Stories
    • Local
    • Culture
    • Politics
    • Holiday
    • Opinion
    • Browse Stories
  • About
  • Press
  • Donate
  • Programs
    • Television
    • Live Shows
    • Workshops
    • Community Microgrants
  • Shop
  • Contact
  • Team
  • Instagram
  • Facebook
  • Spotify
  • LinkedIn
  • 0
Home » Opinion

Category: Opinion

Young man in wheelchair using smartphone on rooftop with cityscape background, engaged in communication. Concept of accessibility, independence, urban life.
Opinion

Ranking Floor and Ground Surfaces by How Annoyed They Make Me, a Wheelchair User

by Jeremy EinbinderJune 9, 2026June 9, 2026
Continue Reading
Sad disabled woman claiming on mobile phone about paper notice at home
Opinion

Opinion: Trying to Understand Health Insurance Is Self-Destructive Behavior

by Anna R.April 22, 2026April 22, 2026
Continue Reading
Louis Braille
Opinion

Louis Braille’s Earlier Ideas, Ranked

by Sy HoekstraMarch 31, 2026March 31, 2026
Continue Reading
Portrait of female patient standing in corridor of hospital
Opinion

How I Celebrated Women’s History Month With an Involuntary Psych Hospitalization

by RitaMarch 17, 2026March 17, 2026
Continue Reading
Portrait of young woman with glasses looking at camera while sitting in a library full of books and academic resources, wearing casual college attire in cozy study environment
Opinion

(Unpopular) Opinion: I Think Disabled People Should Have Rights

by Bea MienikMarch 10, 2026March 10, 2026
Continue Reading
Young handsome doctor man wearing white profressional coat over isolated background doing happy thumbs up gesture with hand. Approving expression looking at the camera showing success.
Opinion

Good News! Your Emergency Appointment Is in 2 Years

by Anna R.February 16, 2026February 16, 2026
Continue Reading
african american business woman in a modern office or a student in a classroom
Opinion

Help! I Am Too Good at Masking and Now My Coworkers Think We’re Friends

by odessamjacksonFebruary 12, 2026February 12, 2026
Continue Reading
glad young male customer with dog looking new goods in pet store
Opinion

Opinion: A Legitimate Disabled Person Would Be Wearing a Vest

by RitaJanuary 6, 2026April 16, 2026
Continue Reading
A millennial lady, appearing as a student, is absorbed in reading a map outdoors with European architecture in the background, unaware of being pickpocketed
Opinion

How Being Robbed Helped Me Stay Under $2000

by Anna R.December 17, 2025December 16, 2025
Continue Reading
Young unemployed jobless woman sitting at home hoping for easy money and quick cash earnings from internet, work online for passive income paid surveys website surfing click for cash affiliate program
Opinion

We Decided Which Disabilities Justify Unemployment, and Which Are Just Excuses, You Lazy, Ungrateful Brat

by Steven VerdileNovember 7, 2025October 31, 2025
Continue Reading
A grossed out young woman pointing the camera while pinching her nose in disgust. Isolated on a white background.
Opinion

How to Be a Supportive Friend When their Symptoms are Fucking Disgusting

by Lori AdamsNovember 5, 2025November 5, 2025
Continue Reading
a woman writes on a whiteboard "autism+IBS=???"
Opinion

Opinion: More Comorbidities Need Ship Names

by Aiyana LeighNovember 3, 2025October 31, 2025
Continue Reading

Posts navigation

Older posts
Watch the Trailer for The Squeaky Wheel: Canada
Learn about The Squeaky Wheel in Podcast Interviews
Merch Now Available

WANT UPDATES?

Subscribe to The Squeaky Wheel to receive emails about new stories, free giveaways and more.

SUBSCRIBE NOW

POLITICS

  • CDC Ranks Job Applicants by Number of Views on Their Medical Advice YouTube Channel
    June 9, 2026
  • This Queer, Mentally Ill Man Is Out and Proud to Be Unfit for Military Service
    April 24, 2026
  • Capitol Crawl Would No Longer Elicit Sympathy From Nation’s Assholes
    April 11, 2026

CULTURE

  • Most of Men’s Health Mag for Dick Pills 
    June 18, 2026
  • New Netflix Series Helps Autistic Adults Find Divorce
    June 14, 2026
  • We Need to Stop Using These Offensive Terms for Abled People
    May 27, 2026

LOCAL

  • Report: Walk in the Park Is Not a Walk in the Park
    June 29, 2026
  • Woman Unsure if Never Had COVID or Just Terrible at Swabbing Nose
    June 29, 2026
  • Disabled Woman in Desperate Need of Home Care and Accessibility Accommodations Offered Euthanasia Instead
    June 14, 2026

Best Selling Items

  • The Squeaky Wheel Logo Sticker
    The Squeaky Wheel Logo Sticker
    $4.00
    Add to cart
  • The Squeaky Wheel T-Shirt
    The Squeaky Wheel T-Shirt
    $25.00
    Select options
  • 'Be Squeaky' Sticker
    'Be Squeaky' Sticker
    $4.00
    Add to cart

.

SUBSCRIBE NOW

ABOUT US

The Squeaky Wheel is the first-ever satire publication that focuses on the experience of having a disability. All stories are original fictional content and may be shared with attribution.

WANT TO CONTRIBUTE?

We are always looking for feedback as well as new writers. If you are interested, please reach out to us on our contact page.

FIND STORIES

Ableism (34) Absurd (59) Accessibility (103) Animals (21) Autism (34) Awkward (36) Blind and Low-Vision (36) Breaking News (56) Bureaucracy (73) Cerebral Palsy (22) Children (34) Chronic Illness (36) Dating (39) Economics (85) Education (30) Family (31) Gender (28) Government (38) Healthcare (120) Inspiration Porn (28) Movies (28) National Disability Employment Awareness Month (32) Neurodivergence and Mental Illness (73) Socialization (62) Sports (22) squeaker (47) Technology (26) Wheelchair User (86) Workplace (32)

The Squeaky Wheel

Disability Satire for Disabled People, by Disabled People

  • Instagram
  • Facebook
  • Spotify
  • LinkedIn
  • Home
  • Subscribe
  • About Us
  • Contact
  • Team
  • Programs
  • Press
  • Shop
  • Login
SQUEAKYFEST '26 LINEUP ANNOUNCED GET TICKETS NOW