Andrew Pulrang

10/31/25 - Friday Video Share: “Ableism in the Cosplay Community. Let's Talk.”

"Ableism in the Cosplay Community. Let's Talk." Colleen Cosplay - December 5, 2021 I went looking for a video appropriate for Halloween, and found this one. And in the process I found what looks like an interesting and rare sort of YouTube channel. It's by

10/30/25 - Hunger, education, and leadership

Good afternoon! How is your week going? Here are your three disability-related links for this Thursday ... Subscribe or UpgradeMake a one-time donation No One "Deserves" to Starve Broadwaybabyto, The Disabled Ginger - October 28, 2025 "So it’s ok to feel overwhelmed. It’s ok to

10/29/25 - Voting updates, a plain-language explainer, and a bit of a laugh

Greetings! It’s another variety day, including some grim but informative updates and explanations, along with a dose of Squeaky Wheel disability humor. Disability Voting News: October 22, 2025 Sarah Blahovec, The Accessible Voting Booth - October 22, 2025 "If the plaintiffs in this case truly cared about the spirit

10/28/25 - Shutdown, accessibility, and multiple sclerosis

Good afternoon! It's a classic Northeastern New York autumn day where I am – sunny, chilly but not cold, and the leaves are a peak color. Some days, it's possible to feel downright good about things, at least for a little while. I hope today's

10/27/25 - Hydration, workout inclusion, and wheelchair costumes

Hello! It feels like a good day to take a short break from anxiety-inducing disability issues. Today's links are a bit lighter. And no mention of Trump! Except there. OK, I ruined it. Sorry about that! Anyway, on to today's links ... Hydration Hacks For a

10/24/25 - Friday Video Share: “Four Products We Wanted to Try at the 2025 LA Abilities Expo”

"Four Products We Wanted to Try at the 2025 LA Abilities Expo" New Mobility Media | New Mobility Media - March 25, 2025 I've never been to an Abilities Expo. So even though this video is a bit old, it was interesting to me. Have a terrific weekend!

10/23/25 - Social Security, masking, and horror tropes

Good afternoon! Sorry about missing yesterday. I got overwhelmed with mundane but unmissable chores. I guess the theme today is various forms of horror ... Subscribe or UpgradeMake a one-time donation The Trump Administration’s Plans To Covertly Cut Social Security Disability Benefits Molly Weston Williamson and Mia Ives Rublee,

10/21/25 - The next fraud panic?

Good afternoon ... I've been putting off sharing and discussing the Washington Post's recent reporting on alleged fraud in Veterans Administration disability benefits. I avoided it because “benefits fraud“ is one of my least favorite disability issues. I feel much the same about accessible parking violations and

10/20/25 - When politics betray disability

Good afternoon! Today I want to highlight two more articles on the Trump administration's cuts to Special Education staff at the Department of Education, and a piece I've been waiting to share about relations between disability communities and the Labour Party in the UK. These three

10/17/25 - Friday Video Share: "Disability Policy for All with Liz: Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of IDEA"

"Disability Policy for All with Liz: Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of IDEA" aucdnetwork | YouTube - October 6, 2025 In this video, Liz Weintraub, the Association of University Centers on Disabilities' Senior Advocacy Specialist, interviews Carrie Gillipsie, Early Development & Disability Project Director at New America on the Individuals

10/16/25 - NDEAM stuff ... Two serious, one not so much

Hi there! Here are three more articles related to National Disability Employment Awareness Month, (NDEAM), in the US. I've added a satire because it's been a while since I linked something from The Squeaky Wheel ... Subscribe or UpgradeMake a one-time donation Neil Barnfather on Why

10/15/25 - Ed Roberts, service dogs, and cities

Good afternoon! Here are your three disability-related links for today … The Radical Life of the Father of the Independent Living Movement Julia Métraux, Mother Jones - October 14, 2025 "The center was radical, because it was completely self-help. The idea was disabled people helping disabled people. And that

10/14/25 - Special Education layoffs and other shutdown info

Okay, let's get back in gear ... ... with more fallout from the US government shutdown, including two new action items. By the way, if you live outside the US I would like to know whether there are similar situations in other countries to "government shutdowns" in the

10/10/25 - Friday Video Share: "Planes, trains, and automobiles by wheelchair"

"Planes, trains, and automobiles by wheelchair" RAMP real access motivates progress | YouTube - August 6, 2025 I don't know anything about the person in the video, or the group that put it together and posted it. But it seems like a pretty good introduction to the bare

10/9/25 - Catching up

I'm back, almost! Yeah, I guess working through regular, non-disability illness isn't as easy as it sounds. At least it wasn't for me. I think I'm on the mend though. So expect a Friday Video tomorrow, and a regular newsletter on

10/6/25 - Disability changes, another autism take, and fighting for basic access

Good afternoon! Well, I've got a real, full-on cold that's moved to my chest. But as a bit of an experiment, I'm going to try to keep posting through it. So if the newsletters over the next few days seem a bit thin,

10/3/25 - Friday Video Share: "Celebrating Value and Talent with audio introduction"

Opening "Celebrating Value and Talent with audio introduction" US Department of Labor | YouTube - September 3, 2025 What should we think of this video for National Disability Employment Awareness Month, (NDEAM)? Can force ourselves to view it entirely outside of the current political context of the Trump administration? Does

10/2/25 - National Disability Employment Awareness Month, and a setback for wheelchairs on planes

Hello! October is the other big month for focusing on disabled people, at least here in the US. The other is July, but only in the last ten years or so. The first two links explore conflicting feelings and ideas about National Disability Employment Awareness Month. The third piece is

10/1/25 - One more batch on autism, and a disability culture newsletter

Good afternoon ... I was sick again yesterday. Maybe it's the Fall weather change, but who knows. Luckily, it doesn't seem like a long term bout, so let's continue with some links I had set up for yesterday ... Disgust, Horror, and “Elimination”: Trump and RFK

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Disability Thinking Weekday - September 2025 Recap

9/29/25 - A small reversal, devaluing disabled lives, and adaptive sports

Good afternoon! I'm sorry I skipped Friday's newsletter. I was still feeling pretty rotten. I'm better now though, so here are three more disability-related links to start a new week. Also, if you haven't already, please subscribe, free or paid, consider

9/25/25 - More autism reactions

Hi there ... I'm not feeling well today. So, I'm going to send out the links and quotes I had set up for today without adding my own commentary. I think these articles speak well enough for themselves anyway. All three are about this week's

9/24/25 - Autism, Gaza, and rhetorical honey

Hello! Expect at least a few more articles on the Trump administration’s autism announcements in the next few days. This Vox piece is the first one I read, so I’m sharing it first. But all three of today’s links and their topics are worth your time. The

9/23/25 - Social Security, an Atlanta activist, and smartphone accessibility

Good afternoon! Here are three disability-related links for your Tuesday reading ... Trump's Social Security shakeup is hurting the disabled and poor, advocates say Emily Peck, Axios - September 22, 2025 "The findings, based on interviews with 14 benefits specialists, attorneys and others who help multiple people apply

9/22/25 - Rehabilitation, AI biases, and COVID vaccine access

Good afternoon! And welcome to Autumn. It's my favorite season, weather-wise, here in Northeastern New York State. The leaves aren't anywhere near full color yet. When they are, I may share a photo or two here, to provide a bit of tranquility in these intense