Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors Program
How can I make my faith community more inclusive: Access
Checklist
ACCESS
CHECKLIST
A quick walk through your facilities can reveal barriers to
access.
Use the following checklist to get started. A check in the “no”
column indicates an area where you could improve access.
|
YES |
NO |
Parking Lot |
|
q
|
q
|
One in 25 parking
spaces are accessible. |
|
q
|
q
|
Accessible parking
spaces are adjacent to accessible entrances. |
|
q
|
q
|
Curb cuts are
available as needed. |
|
|
|
YES |
NO |
Entrances |
|
q
|
q
|
Entrances are
accessible with doors at least 36 inches wide. |
|
q
|
q
|
Doors are automatic
or open with five pounds of pressure or less. |
|
q
|
q
|
Thresholds of doors
are level (no more than one fourth inch rise). |
|
|
|
YES |
NO |
Worship Space |
|
q
|
q
|
Aisles are 42 inches
wide with passing space of 68 inches. |
|
q
|
q
|
Two in 25 seats in
the congregation are cut out for wheelchairs. |
|
q
|
q
|
Multi-story buildings
have elevators or lifts. |
|
q
|
q
|
One accessible
washroom is available on each floor. |
|
q
|
q
|
Pews are 32 inches
apart to accommodate canes or crutches. |
|
q
|
q
|
Assistive listening
devices are available. |
|
q
|
q
|
Large print prayer
books are available. |
|
q
|
q
|
Sign language
interpreters or real-time captioning is available. |
|
q
|
q
|
Sanctuary is
accessible. |
|
q
|
q
|
Worship ministries
welcome and accommodate participants with special needs. |
Source: Adapted from National Catholic Office
for Persons with Disabilities, “Opening Doors,” Volume 1
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