diff --git a/lib/mdl/Ripple.js b/lib/mdl/Ripple.js
index 7a729482..5b811771 100644
--- a/lib/mdl/Ripple.js
+++ b/lib/mdl/Ripple.js
@@ -57,6 +57,10 @@ class Ripple extends Component {
 
   // Touch events handling
   _onTouchEvent = (evt) => {
+    if (this.props.disabled === true) {
+      return;
+    }
+    
     switch (evt.type) {
       case 'TOUCH_DOWN':
         this._onPointerDown(evt);