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Category: Short

Claw machine claw grabs at money
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SSDI Available In Claw Machine

by Mia OceanOctober 6, 2026November 1, 2026
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Teen girl does halloweeen makeup in a mirror
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Autistic Girl Masking For Halloween

by Nate WoogenOctober 6, 2026November 1, 2026
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Man types at his computer while smiling broadly
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College Student Uses Person-First Language To Reach Minimum Paper Length

by Nate WoogenSeptember 29, 2026September 29, 2026
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Infographics
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New Disability Infographic Perfect to Repost Without Reading

by Bea MienikSeptember 24, 2026September 24, 2026
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Doctor visiting cancer patient, both with their fist raised.
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Doctor Believes Patient is Disabled

by lbpsmasherSeptember 18, 2026September 18, 2026
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Mitch McConnell using a wheelchair
Breaking News Short

Disabled Man Inspires Colleagues by Arriving at Work in Wheelchair

by Steven VerdileSeptember 15, 2026September 15, 2026
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Trump holding a pile of money
Breaking News Short

Trump Promises Voters Just Enough Money To Disqualify Them From Medicaid

by Steven VerdileSeptember 14, 2026September 14, 2026
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a man and woman hold a pill box
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Boyfriend Justifies Age Gap With Size of Her Pill Organizer

by RitaAugust 10, 2026August 22, 2026
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Orange Pomeranian Spitz puppy portrait on a gray sofa, indoors
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Blind Dog Stunned To Learn Which Breed It Is

by MV PerryAugust 9, 2026August 22, 2026
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a dog standing on a wheelchair with a basketball on its nose
Breaking News Short

Ain’t No Rule That Says a Dog Can’t Play Wheelchair Basketball

by Sy HoekstraJuly 28, 2026August 22, 2026
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Happy pregnant woman with a prosthetic leg and her husband sharing a moment together, drinking coffee in their kitchen
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Venn Diagram of Disabled Community and Queer Community Approaching Full Circle

by Achie BarthelJuly 26, 2026August 22, 2026
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Jimothy the raccoon
Breaking News Short

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

by Steven VerdileJuly 20, 2026August 22, 2026
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SHORTS

  • Man Does Disability Simulation to Empathize With People Who Have Also Done Disability Simulation
    “I never knew how hard pretending to need a wheelchair for a day would be!”
  • Woman Makes 30 Diagnoses Under 30 List
    “The only advice I can give it to keep grinding away at those doctor’s appointments.”
  • Accessible Arby’s Forces Dilemma Of Whether To Eat At Arby’s
    Just because you can access it, doesn’t mean you should.
  • Deaf Community Develops ASL Slur For Hearing People Who Only Know Curse Words
    Swearing is America’s pastime, and it could not be more evident in ASL.
  • Child-Proof Cap Also Fine-Motor-Difficulty-Proof
    It required the grip strength of an able-bodied adult.

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POLITICS

  • Democratic Hopefuls Brush Up on Bare Minimum of Disability Rights Ahead of Midterms
    September 28, 2026
  • Trump Clarifies Stance on Disability With Attack on Rights, Liberties, Law, Language, Benefits, Accommodations, Health Care, Community Living, Existence
    August 26, 2026
  • United Nations Sneaks Disability Rights Vote on Day United States and Israel are Absent
    August 23, 2026

CULTURE

  • Meta Smart Glasses Empower Blind People to Participate in Corporate Surveillance
    August 15, 2026
  • DSM-6 Spoilers Leak Online
    August 15, 2026
  • Most of Men’s Health Mag for Dick Pills 
    June 18, 2026

LOCAL

  • Off-Pitch Disabled Singer Lauded by Audience of Cowards
    November 1, 2026
  • Boss Tells Autistic Employee Major Problem Is “No Problem”
    October 31, 2026
  • Interviewer Voluntarily Discloses Discrimination
    October 23, 2026

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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.

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