Navigating the complexities of dating—even in pre-pandemic times—has never been easy. But for disabled people, dating comes even with more barriers than for most. From ensuring dates meet their accessibility needs, to worrying about social stigma around their disabilities, there can be a lot to overcome even before meeting up for the first time. 

Christie Faye Collins wants to change that. She’s a professional web developer currently at work on NOMI, a dating app specifically geared towards people with disabilities.

“I want this to be a radically inclusive space that anybody who feels that they don't fit into the mainstream app demographic can use,” Faye Collins said. “I want this to be a beautiful community of people, [a place] where people can go and feel like they have a voice.”

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