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"Reflections" on Accessibility
Rennie Feddema from Strathroy, Ontario, wonders whether your church is truly disability friendly.
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February 10, 2016
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Dear Elders . . . A Letter about Accommodating
This letter was sent by friends to the elders of their congregation on behalf of a friend and fellow member who has Multiple Chemical Sensitivities.
November 25, 2015
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Disability Awareness Sermon Idea: Ephesians 5:8-14
Do gaps in your church's physical and spiritual hospitality need to be brought to light so that you may more effectively witness to the life and light of Christ?
August 6, 2015
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Houses of Worship Living up to Spirit of Disabilities Act
Progress in creating accessible and inclusive spaces for people with disabilities can be slow. Yet, there are signs of hope. Check out this encouraging article about churches being proactive!
July 23, 2015
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Home Remodeling for Disability and Special Needs: What You Need to Know
Church leaders (especially deacons) will find this information helpful in assisting congregation members who need home remodeling for better accessibility.
September 29, 2014
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Accessible Seating for Persons Who Use Walkers
When ushers seat people who use walkers, the walkers are sometimes taken away. Without the walkers, they become disabled. What is the best way to handle this situation?
June 19, 2014
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All God's Children Have Gifts
How do you recognize each other's gifts and support each other's needs while avoiding a "you're not like us" attitude? A feature story explores ways to be inclusive in worship and make room for those with or without special needs.
December 3, 2012
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Rolling Out a New Perception in the Parking Lot
The most common symbol for accessibility features an image of someone in a wheelchair—lifeless, helpless, passive. Temporarily able-bodied people tend to look at people who have disabilities that way, seeing need without recognizing capability and giftedness. A new icon pushes that stereotype aside.
November 17, 2010
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Universal Design in a Church Setting
Universal design assumes BOTH that people have different needs and different ways of doing the same thing AND that these different people should have equal access to public facilities. How would Universal Design look in a church setting?
July 9, 2010
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Guest blog: Inclusion and Excuses
With Rich Dixon's permission, I've copied an entry from his blog, Bouncing Back. In it, Rich applies an excuse analysis to physical accessibility of church buildings. The same analysis could be used to consider accessibility and inclusion in church communications, language used in worship and other settings, educational programming, youth group, small groups, outreach activities, work projects, and all other church related activities.
June 10, 2010
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Architectural Evangelism
This article demonstrates the effort, time, and cost that many churches in our denomination have undertaken to make their facilities accessible to people with physical impairments.
May 24, 2010
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Funding for Church Building Accessibility
For building improvements, we are aware of several organizations that give accessibility grants to churches in specific regions.
May 17, 2010
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Meeting Code Vs. Accessibility
I visited a church recently. They worship in a beautiful, newly renovated facility. Every aspect of the facility meets code for accessibility: all on one level, pew cutouts, wide doorways, sloped surfaces, accessible parking spaces, accessible restrooms. Unfortunately, code doesn’t always square with the reality of living with a disability.
May 12, 2010
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Accessibility in Worship Architecture: Does Your Church Welcome Everyone?
This fine article gives ideas for thinking broadly about building accessibility. Becoming an accessible church involves far more than installing a wheelchair entrance.
February 9, 2010
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Breaking Down Barriers: A Multi-Faith Guide to Accessibility in Places of Worship
This Guide outlines a step-by-step process for making your place of worship accessible to people with disabilities. Although some specifics may not apply, the principles outlined in this guide are useful no matter which province (or state) you live in.