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October 15th, 2021: Boost Your Home Menu Potential – Planning for a Delicious Week!
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As we wrap up Valentine’s Month in the US, many of us have been thinking about love and romance these past few weeks. There are many false assumptions and negative stereotypes about members of the disabled community. Some mistakenly assume that people with disabilities cannot find love and romance. Since February is a month of love, we want to discuss common disability dating myths. Myth 1: Normal dates are not possible for people with disabilities People with disabilities enjoy going on dates just as any other person does. Individuals with disabilities may have some restrictions that would change a few things around here and there, but those accommodations don’t have to ruin the date. For example, a person with a wheelchair may need to park closer to the restaurant for a date. Accommodations are sometimes needed but the date itself can be just like any other date. Myth 2: People with a disability can only date other people with a disability It is true that sometimes people prefer to date people who share common experiences with them, such as having a disability. But, this is not always the case for everyone who lives with a disability. A healthy relationship is usually based on having mutual interests. For example, a mutual interest in birdwatching might bring two people together regardless of whether one or both of them live with a disability. People fall in love with each other based on many reasons that can include personality, culture, and common interests. Myth 3: The date will be very awkward, and I will do or say something offensive Many able-bodied people still think of people with disabilities as essentially different or unrelatable. The fact is that dating can be awkward or intimidating for anyone regardless of ability or disability. Try having a conversation about an obvious difference earlier on in the date, and this can make both parties feel more comfortable with one another. The conversation can then move past disability, and each can get to know the other on a deeper level. Myth 4: Disability equals burden Disability is not the same thing as burden. Sometimes there is a perception that people with disabilities can be a burden to able-bodied people because there may be unreasonable responsibilities. This is usually simply not true. Many people with a disability can provide for their own needs, allowing relationships to flourish without burden. Relationships are partnerships. Partners often give and take emotional and physical experiences with each other in a myriad of intangible and tangible ways. Regardless of whether someone has a disability, everyone needs to give and take in a healthy relationship. Myth 5: Dating someone with a disability will be boring People with disabilities often enjoy many activities and entertaining events such as concerts, traveling, watching movies, and so on. People with disabilities like to participate in many things that able-bodied people like to do. Communication and engaging in a variety of activities helps people to experience their lives together from each other’s perspective and learn about each other. Dating to find love and romance can be awkward and difficult for anyone. Excluding a group of people based on their ability or disability from your dating pool can reduce your chances to different dating experiences. You may also miss out on your soulmate! It can be fun and offer creativity, communication, and strategies that both can experience! Reference: Sheypuk, D. (2014, August 27). Damaging myths about dating someone with a physical disability. Retrieved February 12, 2021 from https://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/1048707/top-five-myths-about-dating-someone-with-a-physical-disability/
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