Creating Access and Inclusion in Worship

Creating an Accessible Facility

Nothing says welcome like an accessible facility: from the parking lot, to the entrance doors, to the worship space, to the washrooms. A walk-through of your property using the following facilities survey can give you an idea of how accessible you are.

Gather a group of interested individuals, including at least one person who uses a wheelchair, and your facilities manager. Photocopy the following Facilities Survey for each group member and place on clipboards. Using a tape measure for accuracy, walk through your campus, answering the questions as you proceed. Afterwards review your findings and draw up a plan to address any access needs. To save time, divide your committee into groups, assign each group different areas to survey and then have groups report back on findings.