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EPISODE · Oct 10, 2025 · 28 MIN

Dating With a Disclaimer: Disability isn't the Deal-Breaker

from Reflections · host Joshua Simmonds, Ramya Amuthan, Nisreen Abdel-Majid

Dating is quite a modern concept, and there's some tug of war on how to make it work. Things could get pretty messy when you're fighting between honesty and authenticity, while trying to get to know a whole other human being.Nisreen Abdel-Majid dives into the messy world of love and relationships with Joshua Simmonds, a counselling psychologist who talks through the complexities of dating in the modern world with disability. And we bravely share the testimonials of 'been there, done that' with dating, sifting through our choices while reflecting through personal experiences.Disability is definitely part of the equation, but what if we're over feeling like we're the problem? About AMIAMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online:X /Twitter @AccessibleMediaInstagram @AccessibleMediaInc / @AMI-audioFacebook at @AccessibleMediaIncTikTok @AccessibleMediaIncEmail [email protected] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dating is quite a modern concept, and there's some tug of war on how to make it work. Things could get pretty messy when you're fighting between honesty and authenticity, while trying to get to know a whole other human being. Nisreen Abdel-Majid dives into the messy world of love and relationships with Joshua Simmonds, a counselling psychologist who talks through the complexities of dating in the modern world with disability. And we bravely share the testimonials of 'been there, done that' with dating, sifting through our choices while reflecting through personal experiences. Disability is definitely part of the equation, but what if we're over feeling like we're the problem?

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