Periagoge
Scenario

When dates treat your disability as something to manage rather than part of who you are

I am legally blind and went on a first date last night where he kept trying to help me with things I can do myself and I liked him but felt invisible.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Well-meaning assistance can erase agency, reducing a person to their perceived limitations.

Your guide for this
Mira
Mira works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Love and disability?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.