Online Safety for Disabled Dating and Friendship

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Taking Care

Meeting someone over the internet can be both rewarding and fun, but as with ordinary dating there are some essential safety precautions that need to be considered and we suggest you follow the dating advice outlined below. You need to be careful, especially, as with many disabilities it makes you more vulnerable and more so especially if you have children.

Upload your Profile

Be honest about yourself and be clear about the kind of person you are hoping to get to know and be honest about yourself (without revealing any personal/financial information about yourself). This can avoid a lot of disappointment later. Also consider uploading your photo this will guarantee a better response!

Get to know your contact

Do not reveal your home address, place of work, or any phone numbers before you first meet. Try to check and double check that your contact is genuine. By asking lots of questions, if there is anything that is not consistent or your contact is evasive in their response then be wary.

Do not agree to meet anyone until you have checked (as above) and spent some time in communication via messages.

If any contact wants to borrow money for whatever reason and however genuine it sounds, DO NOT pursue any friendships with this contact and report it to us via our Contact Us page, using our email contact form or by telephone. Your information will be treated in the strictest of confidence. ALSO, DO NOT reveal any financial details of your own.

Meeting for the first time

We would suggest that your first meeting be arranged in a busy, public place and keep the meeting light hearted. If you feel a little nervous take a friend with you and let your date know you are doing this.

Always let someone know where you are going and who you are meeting, (a member of your Family, a Friend, or Carerer) if possible give them a photo of the contact you are meeting. Let your date know you are doing this. Use your own transport or take a taxi. DO NOT reveal the name of the Hotel you are staying at if, because of distance, you are staying overnight. If you feel at all uncomfortable at any time you should leave.

Always arrange for someone to be available for you to phone, to let them know when you arrive, during the date, when you are leaving and when you are back at home.

DO NOT invite ANYONE back to your home, until you really get to know them better and definitely not after a first date.