| Looking for love on the internet? Given the growing | | | | Dating tips and guidance on almost any problem form |
| number of dating and matrimonial websites, singles are | | | | a vital part of disabled dating services. Subscribers can |
| spoilt for choice in the modern world! | | | | browse through a range of specifically relevant articles |
| Websites devoted to dating services cover a vast | | | | and access poetry and member journals. Social |
| range of interest groups and a short search can | | | | networking tools and resources make the sites more |
| usually help find one that caters to specific | | | | interesting and informative. |
| requirements. Of the many unique sites on offer are | | | | Access to disabled dating services can be free or |
| those devoted to disabled dating services. | | | | available on payment of a membership fee. Totally |
| These websites have been a boon to the many | | | | free sites or those which charge a nominal fee usually |
| differently abled people who find it difficult to connect | | | | provide basic information about their subscribers. Some |
| with potential partners. Through their services the sites | | | | of these sites are aimed at those looking for a short |
| allow people with disabilities of various types and | | | | term interaction. |
| degrees to meet and interact with others. The | | | | Services which charge a higher fee aim their service |
| anonymity of the internet ensures that the interaction | | | | at those looking for a long term interaction or marriage. |
| takes place in a non-threatening environment, free of | | | | The fee charged depends on the time and information |
| inhibitions arising from the disability. | | | | the service invests in ensuring authenticity and |
| A simple search on the internet throws up a vast | | | | compatibility. Information gathering can range from |
| variety of websites offering disabled dating services. | | | | simply filling out forms to personal interviews. As a |
| Many of these act as a platform for social networking. | | | | result the charges too can vary from a few hundred |
| Subscribers can search through photo profiles of | | | | to thousands of dollars for an annual membership. |
| members to make connections and take advantage | | | | Disabled dating services definitely open up a new |
| of several other resources. Searches can be | | | | world. But not all the sites on offer are exactly what |
| conducted not only by the usual standards of age, | | | | they claim to be. One has to be careful when choosing |
| gender and location but also according to different | | | | a site as scams and fake sites also exist alongside |
| disability types. | | | | legitimate ones. A seemingly free site can suddenly |
| Besides dating and matchmaking, disabled dating | | | | send a bill by post at the end of the month. Or one can |
| services offer opportunities to post personal ads and a | | | | have an intense relationship online only to discover that |
| platform to air ones views and experiences. | | | | the person at the other end is a scammer! |
| Subscribers can interact and share their thoughts and | | | | The several hundred dependable sites however are |
| feelings through singles chat rooms, support forums | | | | accessed by large numbers of exciting singles ready |
| and message boards. Interaction with others in similar | | | | to mingle. These sites are changing the face of dating |
| situations helps in socialisation and also in generating | | | | for those whose lives are affected by disability. |
| coping strategies to common dilemmas. | | | | |