Dating and Relationships

wheelchair user on a date by the water

Dating for people with disabilities, or disability dating, is as fraught with challenging social dynamics as dating for able-bodied people, only more so! People with disabilities may bring an extra level of caution to a relationship, or they may bring a terrific level of strength, resiliency, and humor - or all of the above. Should adults with disabilities date only others with disabilities, or avoid them, or is it a non-issue? What's the deal with amputee dating? For insight and relationship advice, check out the following sections.

 

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Disability and relationships: it's still about intimacy, commitment, trust, and chemistry, whether you're in a wheelchair, have vision loss, or are wearing a prosthetic leg. Is online dating a good approach for people with disabilities?...  read more

Marriage can be wonderful, sustaining, a lifelong commitment between two people who determine to support each other from the wedding day onward. Marriage for people with disability, however, asks more of both partners. How do two people...  read more

As many happy individuals can attest, sexuality and disability are not mutually exclusive terms. In fact, people with disabilities can have fulfilling, thriving sex lives, overcome logistical issues with assistive technologies, and develop...  read more

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