Love and relationship

The notions and dreams of love and relationships are as varied as the people that have them. Yet people with disabilities are still far too often primarily defined by their disability. Their need for love and connection is often called into question – or even the right to have this need. That was the conclusion of a short survey conducted by REHACARE.com.

People often say you meet your potential significant others at the workplace or in your circle of friends. And yet single dating services and apps likeLovooand Tinder have been booming for many years. There are also special available options for people with disabilities. But can you really find your dream guy or girl this way?

Kassandra Ruhm uses a wheelchair and lives openly as a lesbian. She wants to change narrow perceptions towards people with disabilities and inspire more and more people to challenge and rethink their biases. That’s why she is a committed disability rights activist and is very self-confident and open-minded about herself, her disability and the way she loves.