106 - At Last, A GOOD Dating App
Dateability has been featured in the Washington Post, USA Today, and National Public Radio to name a few. Our Mission Dateability is the only dating app designed for the disabled and chronically ill communities.
Here's a description from their website:
People with disabilities and chronic illness often encounter ableism on other dating apps. We understand the unique circumstances that present when dating with a disability, which is why we created a safe and accepting space to create meaningful connections for people with physical, intellectual, and psychiatric disabilities. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive dating app which means welcoming people of all genders and sexual orientations.
Today I talk with cofounders of Dateability, Jacqueline and Alexa Child, about their app and their background/personal experience in the area of dating, relationships, and disabilities. Jacqueline found dating challenging and would always fear disclosing her disability. She shares her process for becoming comfortable in disclosing your disability in dating?
From Jacqueline'sās blog: Most people have to kiss a lot of frogs to find their person, but no one should have to go through abuse, harassment, or discrimination to find them.
We talk about the Dateability app itself and the process when one signs up on Dateability. Dateability Deets is a section on each userās profile. Users can choose from an extensive list of broad terms, such as āwheelchair user,ā āmental illness,ā or āservice animal.ā Using Dateability Deets on oneās profile helps users disclose in a way that does not divulge too much specific information about a personās diagnosis or condition.
Dateability is an inclusive app and we talk about decision to open it up to nondisabled people and what is your percentage of nondisabled users. We also discuss the issue of devotees.
Dateability offers optional profile verification. To enhance safety, users can verify their account by submitting three photos modeling specific poses and receive a yellow badge. Verification is human-approved. I love this feature because safety is such a significant issue for people. We chat about how this works and if they have been able to screen people out with it.
We also talk about the skills of confidence and self esteem in regards to successful dating and healthy relationships. I ask them about how they think society can change to be more open to seeing people with disabilities as dating and relationships partners. They also share their most helpful advice you can give for someone with a disability in search of dating success and healthy relationships and for nondisabled people in considering dating someone with a disability.
Connect with Dateability:
Dateability App can be downloaded with Google Play or the App store.
Check out our Dating Memberships:
Dating Made Easier (for all people wanting to date) - is a monthly membership for anyone (with or without disabilities) who wants support and guidance in dating skills and getting the RESULTS you want in dating and relationships. Click here to learn more.
Try Dating Made Easier for 14 days for just $7.
Supporting Dating and Relationships membership (for special educators and professionals in disability services) - is for professionals in the disability field who are looking for training and resources to effectively help students/people with disabilities in developing dating and relationship skills. Click here to learn more.
Music by Successful Motivation
Artwork photo by Elevate
