Everyone gets sweaty palms when it comes to dating, but when adding a disability to your list of “what ifs” can makes success seem even farther from a possibility. The key to conquering the “what if” wall is to take steps to be sure you are in acceptance of who you are and put your […]
The following article was written by Samantha Gilbert, a student from Allentown, PA with autism. These are her personal tips to thrive in your classroom. If you already understand that every classroom is different, and not every piece of advice will work for every student then you are ahead of the game. In fact, since […]
Teens with disabilities are like square pegs being forced to fit into round holes. They begin to feel isolated and frustrated, not because they can’t learn, but because they can’t make others understand their needs. Kids diagnosed with Aspergers’ are unique in several ways. Unlike teens at the opposite end of the Autism Spectrum, those […]
The story of Caio Tadeu Batista is one of hope and endurance. For Caio, a 26 year old male with Down syndrome, his greatest achievement is not getting up every morning and facing the new challenges. Instead, his greatest achievement is signing up with the Brazilian Giants Corinthians. Caio is a member of a Brazilian […]
Matt Vachter is a typical 15 year old boy and an avid basketball fan. His favorite team is the Portland Trail Blazers. Like most 15 year old’s, Matt has an awesome collection of Trail Blazer posters, jerseys, and other memorabilia in his room. Matt, however, has some special needs; he has to deal with Cerebral […]
Who is Brynjar Karl? Brynjar is an 11 year old from Iceland with Autism and he loves Legos. He and his mom made a movie and posted it on YouTube asking the Lego Company to allow him and his mother to tour the Lego factory in Denmark. He then went on to ask if they […]
Sometimes, the most inspirational stories come from the most unexpected places, as was the case this week when the Philadelphia 76ers signed their latest player. Kevin Grow was signed to a seven-day contract, but this was no ordinary contract. This signing warmed the hearts of Philadelphia fans and changed the life of the team’s newest […]
Disabled dating sites, like Special Bridge, are great for young people to find friends and partners, but you may be surprised to learn about the benefits of these types of sites for baby boomers and seniors with disabilities to make lasting friendships with people who have similar disabilities. For many older adults, it can be […]
One of the most important steps of online dating is arranging that first in-person meeting. This is your chance to meet the person you have been chatting with for weeks or months, and the idea of this first date may be both exciting and scary. When you are ready to take your relationship beyond communicating […]
Meeting new people on a disabled dating site is an exciting adventure, but learning how to send and receive messages can be intimidating. This guide will help you learn how to meet that special someone by sending great messages.
