* Many disabled people cannot wash their own straws, due to both cognitive load and lack of manual dexterity. * Stainless steel causes sensory issues for autis

* Many disabled people cannot wash their own straws, due to both cognitive load and lack of manual dexterity. * Stainless steel causes sensory issues for autistic people and can destroy your teeth if you accidentally bite into one. (edit: and lets also add that they conduct heat, so putting a metal straw in hot coffee and drinking out of it could seriously burn your lips)