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In a world that values convenience and instant connection, dating apps have changed the landscape of romance and relationships. But not for everyone. There exists a significant portion of the population for whom these platforms are a reminder of their marginalized status: people with disabilities and chronic illnesses. Enter Dateability—a dating app that is shattering stereotypes, challenging norms, and revolutionizing the way we perceive love.

Throughout my years as a disabled woman, I have had to make important decisions about my body and healthcare. By far the most daunting decision I had to make was back in 2021, when my medical team advised me it was time to get a feeding tube due to a severe case of gastroparesis. Today, I celebrate two years of living with a feeding tube. It hasn’t always been a breeze, but I’m healthier and stronger for it.

People often wonder what it’s like to date as a disabled person. Who better to hear from than a disabled person themself? Meet Matthew Shapiro, a Virginia man whose experience with Cerebral Palsy has shaped much of his life. In our first video blog post, you’ll learn about Matthew’s dating life and what he has learned throughout his adult years.

Disability Employment Awareness Month (DEAM) in October is an annual celebration of the valuable contributions and achievements of individuals with disabilities in the workforce. It serves as a reminder to prioritize inclusivity, diversity, and equality in the workplace.

On October 14, Dateability, Roll Mobility, and Denver Pub Crawl hosted Denver’s first accessible bar crawl! It was a night full of community, inclusion, and great drinks!

Today, we are celebrating Dateability’s first birthday! On October 21, 2022, Dateability launched across North America. We are so proud of our accomplishments, and we could not have done it without our wonderful community and supporters.

With October being Disability Employment Month and Blindness Awareness Month, we want to highlight CleanLogic, a body care brand whose mission is to help those with visual impairments. CleanLogic was founded by Isaac Shapiro, whose mom had lost her vision as child. He knew that creating accessible products would be life changing for his mother and the other 25 million Americans living with visual impairments. By including Braille on product packing and donating a portion of each sale to relevant organizations, CleanLogic has created a mission-driven brand with amazing products.

Heartbreak is a universal feeling. Most people experience it multiple times and it’s natural to feel like your world is crashing down. While it’s ok to give yourself some time to mourn the relationship, here are some tips to speed the process along and let yourself heal as best as possible!

While many people have declared the pandemic over, much of the disabled and chronically ill population are still taking safety precautions. This can be especially hard in the dating space, but luckily, with Dateability, we have COVID-cautious users (you can event select “COVID-cautious” as a Dateability Deet)!

Not all dating app profiles are created equally! Follow these tips to ensure you have the best chance at finding your match.