Best dating sites for disabled people (people with Cerebral Palsy)

J_SL93
J_SL93 Community Member Posts: 11 Listener
edited May 2023 in Relationships
Hi everyone my name is Jade, I am 30 years old. I have quadriplegic cerebral palsy, tremors & other health problems. I wanted to go make friends and dating but I was worried about where to go as I don't want to be taken advantage of or be in any kind of danger. 

So does anyone know any particular dating sites which are safe & finding like minded people with disabilities?

Thank you 

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  • dylan89
    dylan89 Community Member Posts: 26 Connected
    @J_SL93 hi jade I’ve just joined Fitz.Roy (love 4 life) which is a dating agency for people with disabilities 
  • J_SL93
    J_SL93 Community Member Posts: 11 Listener
    @dylan89 thank you 👍🏻 is it like a dating site or do you have to be matched with someone? Also what is your experience like on there please if you don't mind me asking. Do you find it positive?

    Thanks again.
  • surfygoose
    surfygoose Community Member Posts: 552 Empowering
    This is how the website describes it:

    “As a Love4Life member you will meet other members at organised group events. Our members are friendly and welcoming, so you will get to know them and you might meet someone that you would like to date. If two members decide that they would like to go on a date, we provide a trained chaperone for up to three dates in order to support a safe dating experience.”

    it says they organise activities like bowling, cinema and clubbing. It’s not got online dating profiles, but it does look very safe.
  • J_SL93
    J_SL93 Community Member Posts: 11 Listener
    Ok thank you very much for letting me know all about it. I assume they do events local to where members live? 
  • surfygoose
    surfygoose Community Member Posts: 552 Empowering
    They say they are Hampshire based.

    “Our events take place across Hampshire, so you can join our activities no matter where you are in the county. Here’s some of the places we hold events:

    Locations include:

    • Coventry
    • Gosport and Fareham
    • Portsmouth
    • Havant and Waterlooville
    • Chichester
    • Petersfield
    • Winchester
    • Southampton and Eastleigh
    • Basingstoke and Andover
    • London”
    I think there are similar organisations in the North.

    Also lots of areas run “Friendship Club” events for people with disabilities.

    I don’t know much about online dating sites though that have online profiles.

    I ended up meeting my girlfriend on an holiday at an outdoor activities holiday for people with disabilities. It was a good place for making new friendships as well.
  • J_SL93
    J_SL93 Community Member Posts: 11 Listener
    @surfygoose ok unfortunately I don't live in or near any of these areas.  So this wouldn't be an option to me. 
  • dylan89
    dylan89 Community Member Posts: 26 Connected
    @J_SL93 I’ve recently joined the dating agency as I’ve got borderline learning disabilities I’m looking for a relationship as I’ve been single for 8 years
  • J_SL93
    J_SL93 Community Member Posts: 11 Listener
    @dylan89 may I ask which dating site/agency this is please? X
  • dylan89
    dylan89 Community Member Posts: 26 Connected
    @J_SL93 love4life
  • djoyner567
    djoyner567 Community Member Posts: 4 Listener

    I am 49 years old. I’m looking for any woman same age. Please get back can.

  • SaraC_Scope
    SaraC_Scope CP Network, Scope Posts: 455 Pioneering

    Hi @J_SL93

    Welcome to the community. I'm one of the CP Specialists at Scope. We host Network events usually on the first Wednesday of each month, which is a space for individuals over the age of 18 to meet like minded people.

    This month and next we're hosting online events more frequently. This Wednesday our session is titled Relationships and Dating. I've included the link to the advertised post here. Relationships and Dating with CP

    I'm wondering if you might be interested in attending and meeting our CP community. You would just need to sign up to the Cerebral Palsy Network This would be an opportunity to listen to other stories and find out more about dating with CP.

    Kind regards

  • Tabitha31
    Tabitha31 Community Member Posts: 18 Listener

    I have been a Love 4 life member and it has shut down and I am struggling to find a dating agency for adults with learning disabilities as i live in south London if anyone has any ideas and i will be open to them

  • Rachel_Scope
    Rachel_Scope Posts: 4,516 Online Community Team

    Hi @Tabitha31. That's a shame that Love 4 Life has shut down. I've had a look and found a couple of options. I don't have any experience of using these so I can't say how good they are but hopefully they're useful for you.

    https://outsiders.org.uk/

    https://www.hft.org.uk/our-services/luv2meetu/

    Have you looked at social events near you?

  • Tabitha31
    Tabitha31 Community Member Posts: 18 Listener

    i have look into lov2meetu as their is not one in London and Thank you i have not thought of that

  • Tabitha31
    Tabitha31 Community Member Posts: 18 Listener

    i have look into lov2meetu as their is not one in London and Thank you i have not thought of that

  • Rachel_Scope
    Rachel_Scope Posts: 4,516 Online Community Team

    Hopefully you can find a social event nearby and meet people that way. Do you know why Love 4 Life has shut down?

  • SheffieldMan1976
    SheffieldMan1976 Posts: 3,730 Connected
    https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/1130917#Comment_1130917

    I used to attend the Luv 2 Meet U events here in Sheffield, and it pains me to say this but the woman in charge would've struggled to organise a you know what in a Brewery.

    I eventually gave up and cancelled the standing order.

  • Tabitha31
    Tabitha31 Community Member Posts: 18 Listener

    Thank you for that I have look into lov2meet and they’re based in Bristol, but I’ll look into the other one thank you

  • Tabitha31
    Tabitha31 Community Member Posts: 18 Listener

    love4Life is shut down due to funding

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