Editor’s Review of Special Bridge

Chido Ndadzungira does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment. Unfortunately for many people with learning disabilities, this is just a dream. Although they may want to be in a relationship, they are often faced with barriers and challenges that prevent them finding what many take for granted.

But specialised dating agencies can help to provide the support they need to meet new people and find romance. People with learning disabilities, like everyone else, have a need for affectionate and intimate relationships. Not only do these beliefs hold people with learning disabilities back from relationships, they also infringe on their human right to privacy and a family life, as outlined in Article 8 of the Human Rights Act

Stars in the sky is an award winning friendship and dating agency for people with learning mes she would question Clayton as to the strange.

We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. Have you forgotten your password? Luv2MeetU L2MU provides people with learning disabilities the opportunity to develop and sustain friendships and relationships within their local community and the surrounding area. To celebrate the launch, ceremonies were held in Leeds, Sheffield, Halifax and Chesterfield – four of the key areas in which the scheme operates. L2MU offers its members the opportunity to enjoy a range of leisure and social activities, meet new people, go on dates with appropriate support and take part in the running of the service.

The agency is supported by 50 volunteers. For anyone looking for more information on the service, please visit www. To become a member or to find out more about volunteering call or email luv2meetu hft. Cookies We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website.