Special needs internet dating Irish site?

Smidge

Didn't know where to post this so feel free to move

I've had a quick google and can't find anything so was wondering if anyone knows if there are any Irish dating websites for people with special needs?

cheers

blatantrereg

There probably isn't.
There are very few instances where it would have much point. In cases where there might be, societies for the particular condition would probably be a better avenue for meeting people
I can think of many more instances where it would be a bad idea; for example with certain genetic disorders. I have mild haemophilia. If I had a daughter with a haemophilia carrier, she would have a 50% chance of having an especially severe form of it. In fact this is one of the only ways females can have the disease at all. [100% chance she would carry it. 50% chance of any boys would have it (severity determined by mother only).]

Smidge

blatantrereg wrote: »

There probably isn't.
There are very few instances where it would have much point. In cases where there might be, societies for the particular condition would probably be a better avenue for meeting people
I can think of many more instances where it would be a bad idea; for example with certain genetic disorders.

Are you serious?
There are very few instances where it would have much point???????????

So only "regular" people date?

You haven't seen "The Undateables" on Channel 4.

And you clearly know very little about genetic disorders if you think people with them don't meet a partner.

baby and crumble

Op, there isn't one. There is one in the UK called 'shooting stars' and they're great. However I'm part of a group called the connect people network. We're not a dating agency as such but we run events for people with extra support needs around relationships and sexuality, we run workshops on dating, flirting, etc. you can google us if you want. We have a website and Facebook page.

blatantrereg

Smidge wrote: »

Are you serious?

There are very few instances where it would have much point???????????



So only "regular" people date?



You haven't seen "The Undateables" on Channel 4.



And you clearly know very little about genetic disorders if you think people with them don't meet a partner.

You have that backwards. There is no need to reason to expect to be restricted to only dating other people with special needs.

You have a reactionary defensive mindset. That would be much more likely to restrict your options than some special needs tbh.

As I indicated in my edited post above (before seeing your reply) I have a genetic disorder or two. Never had any trouble meeting people though. I'd be absolutely shocked if someone did take issue with it tbh.

Smidge

baby and crumble wrote: »

Op, there isn't one. There is one in the UK called 'shooting stars' and they're great. However I'm part of a group called the connect people network. We're not a dating agency as such but we run events for people with extra support needs around relationships and sexuality, we run workshops on dating, flirting, etc. you can google us if you want. We have a website and Facebook page.

thanks for that

I figured as much as I did a bit of googling and couldn't find an Irish site.
I will def check out the site(its not for me but for someone I know)and see what they think.

Do you have people with all sorts of SN?
Not only physical but neuro?

Smidge

blatantrereg wrote: »

You have that backwards. There is no need to reason to expect to be restricted to only dating other people with special needs.

You have a reactionary defensive mindset. That would be much more likely to restrict your options than some special needs tbh.

As I indicated in my edited post above (before seeing your reply) I have a genetic disorder or two. Never had any trouble meeting people though. I'd be absolutely shocked if someone did take issue with it tbh.

Have no idea what you are talking about.
I'm not sure what your point is.

You have assumed that the dating site is for me?

blatantrereg

Smidge wrote: »

Have no idea what you are talking about.
I'm not sure what your point is.

That people with special needs can date people without special needs. That defining a person on a disability is stupid and a cop-out.

Smidge

blatantrereg wrote: »

That people with special needs can date people without special needs. That defining a person on a disability is stupid and a cop-out.

My point in starting this thread is that the person in question cannot get a date with "normal" people. It is time for them to look within their own sphere to find love.

To think that ALL people with SN can date with people who are non-sn is niave and foolish

EDIT
And this is said as the sibling of an SN person and the parent to 2 SN children

blatantrereg

Smidge wrote: »

My point in starting this thread is that the person in question cannot get a date with "normal" people. It is time for them to look within their own sphere to find love.

To think that ALL people with SN can date with people who are non-sn is niave and foolish

EDIT
And this is said as the sibling of an SN person and the parent to 2 SN children

I said very few cases, not all. A Website for disabled dating is a bad idea. If there is some reason to date inside one's own sphere as you put it then there is probably a society for that particular sphere. This would make a much better avenue for meeting people than a generic "The Undateables" Website, to use your term.

In most cases the idea is a cop-out at best, and often likely to be very ill-advised.

Perhaps giving your children the message that they are undateable might be a bad idea, no? Consider the idea you are not helping but feeding off attention and drama by taking such positions.

I have a feeling you aren't going to listen to any advice from me though, no matter how reasonable and well-intentioned, so I'll leave you to it.

Smidge

blatantrereg wrote: »

I said very few cases, not all. A Website for disabled dating is a bad idea. If there is some reason to date inside one's own sphere as you put it then there is probably a society for that particular sphere. This would make a much better avenue for meeting people than a generic "The Undateables" Website, to use your term.

In most cases the idea is a cop-out at best, and often likely to be very ill-advised.

Perhaps giving your children the message that they are undateable might be a bad idea, no? Consider the idea you are not helping but feeding off attention and drama by taking such positions.

I have a feeling you aren't going to listen to any advice from me though, no matter how reasonable and well-intentioned, so I'll leave you to it.

You can leave it as it stands tbh.

You clearly have no idea about people with disabilities.

Also considering you think a dating site for people with disabilities is a bad idea shows how little you know about people with disabilities.
I am not giving the idea that they are undateable, you are.
By denying the fact that they should be able to date online just the same as everyone else.

Taltos

Smidge - I know you are new to RI however per our charter we ask posters (and OPs) never to attack the poster, just the post. Clearly this is an emotive issue for you, however this forum is strictly moderated so before posting again please take some time to review our charter.

In terms of your question though maybe you should look into the Online Dating Forum - it is a hosted forum here so you will need to apply for access.
Here is a recent thread in The Gentleman's Club that gives some details.

All the best
Taltos