Marriage and Disability
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 navigate the physical, emotional, logistical, and social issues involved in these relationships? How do you navigate the delicate balance between independence and intimacy so important to any healthy marriage? For advice on these and other marriage-related issues for people with disabilities, read on.
In the months leading up to our recent wedding, my then fiancée, Sarah, often joked with me by saying, “A groom doesn’t know how insignificant he is until he attends his own wedding.” I heard what she was saying but didn’t really understand what she...
Mike Savicki, a wheelchair user, finds that planning a wedding with a disability offers some different surprises. Check out his latest adventure when his venue plans a renovation that will make this 1889 Chapel even more inaccessible.
Renovations, Ramps and Romance: A Wheelchair User on Wedding Planning
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She said Yes! Groom-to-be Mike Savicki talks about what it’s like to plan a wedding as a wheelchair user. From wardrobe implications to accessibility concerns, Mike shares his trials and tribulations.
A wheelchair user due to a spinal cord injury in college, successful entrepreneur Carmen Jones says she dated more after her SCI than before. Read how she met her future husband, and how he introduced her to his parents.
Carmen Jones, Wheelchair User and Entrepreneur, Talks Dating with a Disability
Articles
Groom in a Wheelchair Wedding Picks Best Man
A groom in a wheelchair wedding picks his best man and thinks back to some humorous moments they shared.
Do-It-Yourself Wedding Planning for the Bride or Groom in a Wheelchair
Disability community members who are tying the knot can plan their own do-it-yourself wedding. The author and her husband, both wheelchair users, recently were married in a memorable ceremony that...
Adjustment in a Marriage with a Disability
People with new disabilities can keep sex intimate, fun and loving. Read how to start the process for a fulfilling love life.
