Disabilities

Congregational accessibility

The following survey forms are intended to help your congregation assess its level of accessibility to persons with various disabilities (including mental illness) and provide ideas to increase your accessibility.

Congregational Accessibility (PDF) - this 9 page document contains the 5 sections listed below.

Accessibility and Mobility (PDF) - The church’s building and grounds are accessible to wheel chair users and others with disabilities. This includes parking, entrances, restrooms, worship space, and preferably classroom space. It might also include door handles and faucets that are usable for those with limited hand mobility.

Hearing (PDF) - Assistive listening devices (ALD) and other aids are provided for individuals who are hard of hearing.

Sign Language (PDF) - Sign language interpretation is provided to enable communication between hearing people and those who are deaf.

Vision (PDF) - Lighting in the worship area is adequate, and large print is made available in printed materials or through visual projection.

Disability Support (PDF) - The congregation promotes inclusion of people with disabilities and mental illness by supporting them through awareness-raising, education, support groups, and provision for individual differences in gifts, behavior, and learning styles.