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Authentic Representation! Someone with Your Disability Is the Murderer in a Cop TV Show
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Published: April 22, 2025 16:33
Gary Schmidt, a parkour enthusiast and wheelchair user with multiple sclerosis, loves to spend his weekends binge-watching “Law & Order: SVU.” The show is currently in a season number that is higher than the human counting system can accommodate. (For…
Disabled Person Whose Accommodations Would Improve Quality of Life for Entire Population Accused of Hating Nondisabled People
https://thesqueakywheel.org/disabled-person-whose-accommodations-would-improve-quality-of-life-for-entire-population-accused-of-hating-non-disabled-people/
Published: April 21, 2025 13:53
Ariel Morris, a social media influencer and disability rights activist, has come under fire recently due to the perception by some of her viewers that she harbors hatred for nondisabled people. “Ableist … you keep using that word! you know what? Ur a…
Inspiring! Recent High School Graduate Receives Perfect Attendance Award After Destroying Mental Health
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Published: April 18, 2025 17:07
Michael Wilson, a recent high school graduate, has become the first alumni in his district in 10 years to achieve perfect attendance throughout the entirety of his K-12 education. The dedication he’s had through 13 years of primary and secondary education…
If You Have Autism You Don’t Have to Pay Your Taxes
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Published: April 17, 2025 16:13
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Transformer-Style Full Body Insulin Pump Stuns at Comic-Con
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Published: April 16, 2025 19:21
SAN DIEGO — The San Diego Comic-Con Cosplay Contest gave out awards today, and the votes were unanimous. Matthew West and his homemade Transformer armor won Best In Show, Judges’ Choice, Best Re-Creation, Best Original Design and Best Workmanship (list…
Amputee Gets Away with Making Up Whatever Story He Wants
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Published: April 14, 2025 18:06
Local barfly Gerald Hermann, known amicably as Uncle Jerry, gets away with telling whatever story he wants about his amputated arm. Hermann is a regular at the Hut, a popular hipster hangout in a demographically changing area. Only a couple of bartenders…
Anxious Woman Who Drank Espresso then Took Melatonin in for the Ride of a Lifetime
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Published: April 8, 2025 13:50
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Inclusion of Single Disabled Character Making Games of Guess Who? Very Awkward
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Published: April 7, 2025 14:23
Hasbro Games’ new edition of the iconic Guess Who? board game is receiving mixed reception due to the inclusion of a sole disabled character. The character, “Johanna,” is a Black woman with earrings, short hair and neurofibromatosis type 1. Hasbro chose…
Poll: Most Americans Not Anti-Disability, But Relieved Trump Gives Them Permission Not to Give a Shit
https://thesqueakywheel.org/poll-most-americans-not-anti-disability-but-relieved-trump-gives-them-permission-to-not-give-a-shit/
Published: April 1, 2025 15:08
A recent poll says most Americans don’t hold ableist hostilities but are also relieved that Trump permits them not to give a shit either way. The predominant sentiment among respondents was that they understand why people with disabilities need distinct…
Woman with ADHD Can’t Remember Where She Left Her Keys, Wallet, Clothing, Family, Life
https://thesqueakywheel.org/woman-with-adhd-cant-remember-where-she-left-her-keys-wallet-clothing-family-life/
Published: March 31, 2025 17:41
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — While on her way to do something that she has now forgotten, Alana Marmosech patted her pockets, trying to find her keys. She soon realized that because of her ADHD, she had forgotten her keys, as well as her wallet, clothing, family and…
Devastating! Man Learns He’s Not His Favorite Doctor’s Favorite Patient
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Published: March 28, 2025 18:07
Damien Green entered his rheumatologist’s office on Tuesday morning excited to meet with his favorite doctor. The 63-year-old Dr. Donna Evans had always treated him with particular kindness and care. Green almost considered her a friend — well, as much as…