The Advocacy Power of Humor: Steven Verdile and The Squeaky Wheel

Everything You Know About Disability Is Wrong

Humor can educate and challenge, but it must highlight issues without mocking the disability community. In this episode, we explore how satire can play into advocacy and ask, “What exactly makes good satire?”.

Steven Verdile, Founder of Squeaky Wheel Media, shares his insights on the critical intersection of disability and content creation. Steven discusses the significance of focusing on specific issues, particularly those impacting the disabled community, and the protective measures taken to ensure writers' safety.

Key Moments

06:27 Humor exposes accessibility challenges.

08:41 Accessible platforms empower disabled writers.

23:11 Disability experiences and representation vary.

38:13 Humor addresses disability policy.

49:07 Steven’s school experience.

Connect with Steven Verdile
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-verdile

Website: https://thesqueakywheel.org/

Squeaky Wheel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesqkywheel/?hl=en