Dating while in a wheelchair can seem even more intimidating. But as many wheelchair users can tell you, it is possible to successfully find people to date. One big problem for wheelchair users who want to date are the attitudes and stereotypes that other people have about them.

Can you marry someone with special needs?

Any disabled people has the legal right to marry. But for many there is a financial barrier — a major loss of benefits simply for getting married.

What happens when disabled people marry?

If you are receiving Social Security disability benefits under your own work record (meaning you are the disabled worker), then getting married will not affect your benefit payments. This is the case no matter whether your future spouse works, receives disability benefits, or has no income.