Regan Linton: Dating with a disability and accepting care

When it comes to disability and relationships, most people think of accepting care in terms of functional help, whether it’s getting dressed or going to the bathroom. In her latest Own It column, Regan Linton argues that care is something we all deserve, regardless of disability. “Every person out there is porous and vulnerable, with injuries, insecurities, feelings and lots of baggage. Everyone has flesh, blood and spirit that need to be tended,” she writes. “Frankly, on every dating app profile page, there should be a little flashing GIF that says, “Note: This human requires care.”

Read Regan’s column in this issue of New Mobility magazine HERE.