The Squeaky Wheelchair
My name is Kathleen Downes. I blog about my life in a squeaky pink wheelchair. Seatbelts optional.
Saturday, October 17, 2026
Can’t Run, Can’t Hide, Can’t Fight: Silver Rail Elementary, Gun Violence, and the Vulnerability of Disabled Lives
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Dedicated to Saylor Graham and all those affected by the Silver Rail Elementary shooting Another day in America, another mass shooting. ...
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Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Back to School Thoughts for the Kids I Can't Forget: On Mainstreaming, Advocacy, and Courage
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As the school bus horns honk and “My First Day” signs pop up on Instagram, also comes the last whisper of summer fading into autumn. My da...
Monday, April 6, 2026
With Back to the Dark Ages, Writer, Producer, and Director Anna Pakman Uses Wisdom and Wit to Uplift Forgotten Voices of Long COVID
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In recognition of the annual Easterseals Disability Film Challenge , I caught up with my friend and fellow advocate Anna Pakman to learn...
Friday, December 19, 2025
Cripples At Christmas 2025
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Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Kwanzaa, and a Joyous New Year to all! Cripples at Christmas by Kathleen is back for 2025! Enjoy! T...
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