rudy@mtqua.att.com (Avram R Vener) (08/19/90)
Index Number: 9875 Martin Storer writes [ stuff deleted ] > >was: (1) must have access to "your own transportation"; (2) must >have telephone; (3) must have full-time job. Dave has a full-time job but >can't drive and probably won't ever be able to, so they denied >him access to their services. > >They told him these rules were in effect to enable them to back >up their guarantee of x number of introductions per month. (I don't >see how the full-time-job rule relates to that...) > > Marty, Yes I had a similar experience. In my case I decided to contact Matchmaker international to see what (ir anything they could do for me). A very nice, intelligent rep showed up at my door to meet me (and see if I was some sort of crazed psycho :-). The rep was accompanied by her husband (in case I WAS a crazed psycho). She was extremely nice and intelligent, but the bottom line was that she didn't think MI would be able to fill their contractual in my case. Therefore she couldn't sign the contract with me. The problem is, with the more espensive and select dating services, they have to GUARANTEE a certain minimum number of dates per month and the contract protects both you and the service and spells things out very clearly. Also, it is a sad fact of life that people are prejudiced. I am using the word in its purest sense. I mean they make up their minds on assumed information. The assumption is that if you are handicapped you cannot possibly have a serious relationship with a 'normal' person (can you feel the scorn dripping from my voice?). It is like getting a loan from a bank. You can only get one if you don't need it. A couple posts back I mentioned a computer intro service called profiles. Their rates are pretty low and ANYONE can subscribe. Why? Because they don't guarantee a damn thing. The names and contact numbers are there but it is all up to the individuals to do their own screening. Another option for your friend is Handicapped Introductions, P.O. Box 232, 22 N. Main St. , Coopersburg, PA 18036. This company is pretty good. They will guarantee you at least six intros however long it takes. Good luck to your friend. Rudy
era@ncar.ucar.edu (Ed Arnold) (08/28/90)
Index Number: 9994 In article <13575@bunker.UUCP> rudy@mtqua.att.com (Avram R Vener) writes: >Index Number: 9875 >Yes I had a similar experience. >...[tale of poor experience] Has anyone actually tried Ron Rothenberg's recommendation of Peoplenet, the dating service for persons with disabilities that is run by a man with disabilities? Peoplenet Inc.; POB 897; Levittown, NY 11756 -- Ed Arnold * NCAR * POB 3000, Boulder, CO 80307-3000 * 303-497-1253(voice) 303-497-1137(fax) * era@ncar.ucar.edu [128.117.64.4] * era@ncario.BITNET era@ncar.UUCP * Edward.Arnold@f809.n104.z1.FIDONET.ORG
Barbara.Akin@p0.f15.n114.z1.fidonet.org (Barbara Akin) (08/28/90)
Index Number: 10010
Mark, the following is the address of Peoplenet (the dating
service run by the disabled person).
PEOPLENET,
257 Center Lane, Levittown, NY 11756. Or call 516-579-4043.
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