Today there are online dating sites catering to almost every specific group of people. For the hearing impaired, these sites stand out.
While the deaf and hard of hearing have the option to join any number of the top online dating sites today, sometimes it's nice to connect with folks who understand exactly where you're coming from. The following sites offer singles the chance to connect while also providing areas for discussion, chat, and more.
Deafloves and Deafs are more than just online dating outlets. They are Internet communities for deaf, ASL, and hearing-impaired friends and singles. Members can test out each site by using the “guest membership” option. A free guest membership allows you to create a profile and upload photos, and search for matches. Guest and gold members are then able to view your profile. If you should receive an email or instant message from a gold member you may reply back for free to that member. Tens of thousands of members are a part these networks, which offer three paying membership options:
- 6 months for $95.95
- 3 months for $59.95
- 1 month for $29.95
Deaf Passions is a completely free deaf dating site and part of the Passions Network, which consists of over hundred unique social networking sites, each with a special area of interest. In a sense, when you join Deaf Passions, you have the ability to hook into the other Passions sites for free as well. Once you join, just choose the sites that match your interests and you’ll begin meeting like-minded singles that share your passions.
A couple of the new features of Deaf Passions include a “mini message” option that allows you to add a comment for another member directly on their profile page, much like MySpace. You can also upload a video of yourself to YouTube, and embed it in your profile.
Members on this site enjoy benefits like free deaf chat areas, message boards, and email. The ability to browse by deaf and hard-of-hearing (HOH) singles by interest group adds to the appeal of this site.
According to their website, the Deaf Singles Connection is an online community dedicated to helping men and women meet other singles in a comfortable online environment. Deaf people connect each day to find friendship, love, and romance. The site offers photos, chat rooms, message boards, anonymous private mailboxes, and detailed personals two-way matching.
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