How can I make my faith community more inclusive?
Inclusive Congregation Toolkit
These easy tips on making your House of Worship more inclusive in the areas of affirmation, communication and accessibility contain an access survey, training for ushers, Open Hearts Awards application information, bulletin insert "How You Can Make a Difference" and more.
The Idea Guide is available in booklet format for $4.00 by
calling 1-800-955-2445.
Our Idea Guide is a series of ten questions in the areas of affirmation, communication and accessibility that helps congregations to see how they can be caring and inclusive of all people.
More Information on making your house of worship accessible and inclusive:
An Excellent Accessible Ambo Design
Accessibile Faith in Illinois
Accessible Faith: A Technical Guide for Accessibility in Houses of Worship
Calvin Institute of Christian Worship: Feature Story on Access in Worship
"Tips for including children with autism in worship"
Roman Catholic articles and Church documents on accessibility:
The Hospitable Environment for Liturgy by Reverend Philip Horrigan
For My House Shall Be Called a House of Prayer for All Peoples (Is 56:7): Architectural Accessibility by Karen Murray
Built of Living Stones
Pastoral Statement of US Catholic Bishops
Welcome and Justice for People with Disabilities
General Information:
Universal Design
Funding for Access Projects:
Pathways Awareness Open Hearts and Junior Open Hearts Awards
Retirement Research Foundation Accessible Faith Grants
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