[Hybrid] Love on the Spectrum
Dating 101
Available spots
Service Description
Everyone deserves love. While friendships and family bring joy and connection, many people also seek the unique affection of a romantic relationship. Navigating today’s dating world can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. In this six-week course, we will explore the fundamentals of dating in a safe, supportive, and welcoming environment. Students will practice skills such as speed dating, building reciprocal conversation, and understanding important boundaries to promote confidence, safety, and respect in relationships. Inspired by the Netflix series Love on the Spectrum, we will watch and discuss selected scenes featuring self-advocates navigating real-life dating experiences. Together, we’ll explore topics like identifying shared interests, recognizing compatible partners, and developing relationships at a comfortable and respectful pace. Whether you are new to dating or have prior experience, this course offers a supportive space to build confidence, develop social skills, and better understand what healthy relationships can look like.
Upcoming Sessions
Cancellation Policy
Our classes operate on a first-come, first-serve basis, with limited seating for up to 13 participants to ensure a quality learning experience. By registering, you reserve a valuable seat that may prevent others from joining. We understand that plans can change. However, cancellations made within one week of the class start date are not eligible for refunds. If you are unable to attend, we are happy to offer a course voucher, allowing you to apply your registration toward a future class of your choice. Parent/Guardian Attendance Policy Our program is designed to empower adults with IDDs to participate in classes at UT Austin alongside their peers, including both other adult students and college students. We encourage our participants to build self-confidence, practice age-appropriate social skills, and experience the independence of a college environment, just as any neurotypical college student would. To support this mission, parents and guardians are not permitted to attend classes with their student. However, if there are special circumstances—such as a need for assistance with personal care or concerns about behavior—exceptions to this policy may be considered. These exceptions require review and approval by our Executive Director, Kaelin Rubenzer, on a case-by-case basis. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Contact Details
2500 Speedway, Austin, TX, USA
7132487393
lifelonglearningwithfriends@gmail.com