| With hundreds of disabled dating agencies available in | | | | gatherings for their members. These gatherings |
| the virtual world of the Internet today, the real world is | | | | provide a social platform for members to meet in a |
| not far behind. The dating agency for disabled people | | | | non-threatening environment. |
| is playing a vital role in the disabled singles search for a | | | | They get an opportunity to socialise in groups in a |
| partner. | | | | supervised setting that makes meeting new people |
| In spite of the number of dating sites on offer, not | | | | less stressful. Most applicants to a dating agency for |
| everyone is comfortable with online dating. Some | | | | disabled people are required to undergo a detailed |
| prefer a more real and personal contact where they | | | | personal interview when they register. This helps the |
| can actually see the other person. A dating agency | | | | agency provide clear and accurate information about |
| caters to this need of disabled and non-disabled people | | | | their members. For a service for disabled people this is |
| alike. | | | | very important, as sensitive handling and understanding |
| For most disabled singles, their primary support comes | | | | of the issues surrounding a disability are key concerns. |
| from their families and close friends. However in their | | | | By gathering a lot of information about the individual, |
| concern for their loved one, families can become | | | | the agency also increases its chances of finding a |
| overprotective and intrusive when the individual starts | | | | well-suited and compatible match. |
| dating. The individuals right to privacy and freedom to | | | | An appropriate dating agency for disabled people can |
| decide may be completely overridden by the familys | | | | be located through organisations for the disabled as |
| fear that he or she might get hurt. This is when help | | | | well as the Internet and facilities like the yellow pages. |
| from a dating agency is welcomed. | | | | Apart from general agencies there are also those that |
| A dating agency can help disabled people in a number | | | | cater to a specific disability like multiple sclerosis (MS), |
| of ways. It plays the role of a supportive but neutral | | | | physical disabilities, visual or hearing impairments. |
| friend and helps the disabled single not only connect | | | | In many countries, introduction and marriage bureaus |
| with potential partners but also helps them maintain the | | | | require certification from a regulatory body. This |
| relationship. The agency takes time to get to know the | | | | ensures that the agency follows certain standard rules |
| clients and understand their disability and so are able to | | | | and does not cheat its clients with slipshod services. In |
| offer quality service. | | | | the UK for example, The Association of British |
| A dating agency for disabled people usually offers the | | | | Introduction Agencies, sets the standards to be |
| same facilities, which most other dating agencies also | | | | followed by introduction agencies and marriage |
| provide, like access to profiles and contacts of | | | | bureaus. |
| members, background checks and guidance. In addition | | | | A dating agency for disabled people that inspires |
| to this, it also gives several supportive services. These | | | | confidence in its members and provides support can |
| include counselling, dating guidance and access to | | | | go a long way in changing lives. |
| community resources. The agency may also organise | | | | |