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Personal Matchmaking for People with Intellectual Disabilities

In an age dominated by online dating, finding love can be particularly challenging for individuals with developmental disabilities, who often face additional hurdles in building meaningful connections. Katherine Gyolai, a mother of eight, is reigniting the art of old-school matchmaking with the dating service Find Love Safely.

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St. Paul speed dating event helping adults with intellectual disabilities find love

Friday marked the first in-person event held by Find Love Safely.

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Minnesota mom helps people with intellectual disabilities find love

When Katherine Gyolai's son, Nicolas Diaz, decided he wanted to get on dating apps, she was worried. She had heard horror stories about people with intellectual disabilities getting scammed online, so she decided to make a matchmaking service. Katherine and Nicolas join Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield on WCCO Sunday Morning at 7 a.m. to talk about Find Love Safely.
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Find Love Safely Offers Matchmaking With a Mission

The service creates a safe, personalized approach to dating for adults with intellectual disabilities

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Mom starts matchmaking service for people with intellectual disabilities

It's the most romantic week of the year. An Apple Valley mom is doing something special in honor of her favorite show. Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield shows us how "Love on the Spectrum" has an Apple Valley mom playing Cupid for many.
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Thank you all so much for listening to our episode with Katherine of Find Love Safely. Please check out her website, of the same name, to see more information - and look out for her Valentine's Day event coming up! Thank you Katherine for the wonderful interview, and remember everyone, you are more than able!
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2/6 Thursday Hr 1: Katherine Gyolai joins the show, Blake Lively latest and Meghan Hugged too Much