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What Is Ableism?

By Ariane Resnick — 2021

Ableism centers around the notion that people with disabilities are imperfect and need fixing.

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Love, Dating, Relationships and Disability

We’re exploring love in many forms with first-hand accounts from the frontlines of dating, marriage, intimacy and friendship, all with people living—and loving—with disabilities.

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Easterseals
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Relationship Tips

My best resource turns out to be websites that offer ten, twenty-five, or 101 relationship tips. The sites are silly, and the ads gum up my computer, but I learn about concepts like compassion, forgiveness, and presence.

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Sandra Gail Lambert
2021
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People Who Have a Partner with a Disability Show Love in Unique Ways

Sometimes you have to come up with unique ways to show love if your partner has a disability.

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Isabelle Khoo
2018
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Dating With a Disability

Women with disabilities often begin to date much later in life, and they struggle in a dating culture that places a premium on physical appearance.

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Wendy Lu
2016
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Seeking Intimacy

People with physical disabilities fight hurtful stereotypes when looking for relationship partners

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Lorna Collier
2017
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Disabled and Fighting for a Sex Life

How misperceptions about disability can prevent people with physical and cognitive impairments from being able to express their sexuality.

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Katharine Quarmby
2015
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ADHD and Relationships

If you have ADHD, you might find it hard to date, make friends, or parent. That’s partly because good relationships require you to be aware of other people's thoughts and feelings. But ADHD can make it hard for you to pay attention or react the right way.

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Hope Cristol
2021
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Dating Is Awkward—Even Without Asperger’s

Filmmaker Evan Mead, who has Asperger’s, exposes struggles with dating and intimacy for people on the autism spectrum and runs events featuring speed dating and exploring facial expressions.

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Christopher Reynolds
2016
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Navigating Love and Autism

As they reach adulthood, the overarching quest of many in this first generation to be identified with Asperger syndrome is the same as many of their nonautistic peers: to find someone to love who will love them back.

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Amy Harmon
2011
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Getting the Help You Want: Neurodiverse Couples Therapy

Don’t Give Up on Couples Counseling! Find a Therapist Who Understands Neurodiversity Instead

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Sarah Swenson
2021
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