#disability dating

So you’ve made it past the first couple of dates, and are struggling to come up with new and creative ideas for dates. Whether you are in a wheelchair, or have any kind of mobility difficulty these date ideas should be great for you to try out. 

That said, you should always phone ahead to make sure the venue is indeed accessible.

You’ve gone to a coffee shop, had dinner and seen a movie, and now you’re stumped for date idea! Dating4Disabled put together a list of date ideas for you, that are also great for people with disabilities:

1. Pack a picnic and go for a hike. Or to a park that is wheelchair accessible. At this point, you should feel less awkward about just sitting down and relaxing with a glass of wine and some snacks.

2. Go to the zoo or aquarium. It’s a lot of fun to wander around the enclosures, and the atmosphere is fun a relaxing.

3. Take a pottery, dance or painting class. There is nothing like an evening of being completely embarrassed by your poor artistic skills to help you two bond.

4. Catch a Stand-Up Show. It’s much more fun than the movies, and you can drink cocktails and have a good laugh together.

5. Cook dinner together. Don’t do this if you’re not comfortable inviting them over to your home just yet (don’t forget, online safety first). But if you do; going shopping and then cooking a meal together is a lot more entertaining than a restaurant.

6. Watch a live concert, play, or poetry slam. Get out of your comfort zone and use the date as an excuse to do something you wouldn’t usually do.

7. Completely embarrass yourself singing karaoke. It doesn’t matter how awful your voice is! Karaoke bars are a great place to let your hair down.

8. Check out the local fairground or arcade. It might be for kids, but eating cotton candy as the sun sets is awesome also as an adult.

9. Art gallery or museum. Now, this idea only works if you both like art, but if you do, it can make for a lovely afternoon or evening out.

10. Festivals. Are there any culinary, music, or cultural festivals going on in town? If there are, why not check them out together.

11. Jazz bar. Live music and drinks are always a great combo.

12. Cheese and wine. You can either do this is at a venue that serves cheese and wine, or pack it as a picnic (which is the cheaper version).

13. Skpe Date! Not as much fun as real dates, but if you met someone on an online dating site, and you’re doing long distance for a while, skype is a great way to get to know each-other. 

But be creative about your skype date! Arrange to cook the same meal and eat it together, or buy the same wine and sip it as you talk.  

Some of these options won’t allow you to have a proper conversation, something that is important in the initial stages of a relationship. So don’t forget to balance out activity dates with dates that you can just sit down and chat.

For more disabled dating advice, check out our advice blog on the site: http://www.dating4disabled.com/dyncpage.asp?pageId=31