hi Rahul, here are some resources and a few tips that might help/ interest you.
i paste below, links for 2 websites/ companies who help singles find dates, though not virtually, but in real life/ actual meetings. i'm not a member with them, but i know of non-disabled friends who've tried them out. the 1st company is quite thorough and systematic. once u register with them, you will be screened, and your profile checked out, to make sure you're a decent guy, seriously interested in finding a date/ potential match. just a small interview with routine questions to establish authenticity of info given. then they organise these events/ get-togethers once a month i think, where they will invite you, and other members, where you can meet and interact with them, and try and find a suitable date. here's the link for the 1st 1. https://www.floh.in/ the second website also works on similar lines, but a bit less serious. they don't check you out themselves. there's no interview or info varification. u just go to the events they will invite you to. so its more of a mixed crowd, with potentially non-serious folks just out to enjoy a good evening. but no harm trying it too. this 1 is not just about finding dates, but even just like-minded friends and hang-out buddies. this is http://www.covalence.in/ i haven't looked at the website in great detail, so not sure how accessible it is, while registering. also, i think they both operate primarily in Mumbai. but do find out for other cities if it serves your needs. now for a few suggestions. i'm no expert, but here's a couple of tips that i'd like to put forward, off the top of my head. 1. somewhat obvious, but necessary to be spelt out, is the fact that an active social life does not necessarily imply going to parties or big fun events, it could even be something productive, such as joining a music/ dance class, a language-learning course, facebook and whatsapp groups that might interest you, such as groups for atheists, book/ poetry lovers, animal rights groups, etc. 2. i personally am not very comfortable with the idea of dating complete strangers, so developing friendships and getting to know people before the next step, is i think more fruitful, also because statistically, i would think that people find it more comfortable to go out with a disabled person who is known, rather than a complete stranger approaching via an app, or some such thing. 3. do put it to your sighted friends, that you're interested in finding a date. word of mouth is still, 1 of the fastest ways of spreading word. i'm not saying it will necessarily work, but people are more likely to consciously introduce you to single, interested women, when they know you too are looking. i've seen it happen a lot even with sighted people. 4. whatever you do, do not. ever. rush things. even if you feel the smallest glimmer of interest or hope from some1, please make sure that you are not too forthright or pushy, after you've once articulated your desire to date. by you, i mean the generic you, not you personally. it does happen, often subconsciously, because 1 is desperate to make the most of an opportunity. but take this from a girl, it'd be thee most fatal mistake you'll ever make. smiles. these are just my personal, initial views. i'm sure there'll be many more concrete ones from others on the list as well. best wishes! Shireen. On 1/15/17, Rahul Bajaj <rahul.bajaj10...@gmail.com> wrote: > Hi Everyone, > > I hope this message finds you well. > I know I am going to receive some flak for asking this question, but I > figured I would ask it anyway. > I would be extremely grateful if you guys could share the strategies > that you have adopted (both successful and unsuccessful) for finding a > dating partner. > > I know that Tinder is not accessible and the other dating apps that > may be accessible aren't sufficiently 'mainstream' to attract anyone > except busybodies. > I am averse to the idea of dating someone else with a disability, so > any apps that may exist for this purpose aren't very useful for me. > So I would be curious to know if anyone has any ideas as regards the > steps that I can take to find someone. > Also, in light of the fact that blind people typically do not have as > active a social life as their sighted counterparts, I would be curious > to know how those of you who are committed were able to find your > partner. > > I know that this is a subject that not many people would be > comfortable talking about on a public forum, so please feel free to > email me privately to share your experiences. > Needless to say, if you think that dating is a western idea that has > no place in India or I should ask questions about more substantive > issues, please feel free not to participate in this discussion. > With those caveats out of the way, I hope to receive some insightful > responses. > > Best, > Rahul > > > Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of > mobile phones / Tabs on: > http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in > > > Search for old postings at: > http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ > > To unsubscribe send a message to > accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in > with the subject unsubscribe. > > To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please > visit the list home page at > http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in > > > Disclaimer: > 1. 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