Did you know that over 54 million Americans—or one out of every five individuals—have a disability?
That means one out of five people in our churches! People with disabilities are considered one of the world’s largest under-represented groups. The Church is largely unprepared for the burgeoning disabled population. What provisions or programs has your parish taken to insure the safety, inclusion and full participation in the life of the church for persons with disability? Do the programs and physical facilities of your church invite persons with disability to participate in the life of the Church or do they exclude full participation by creating barriers? Sadly today, too many families have felt unwelcome, or at the very least, unnoticed by the churches they attend. We can help. Faithtree – An Orthodox Christian Ministry
I’m confident that this resource is a lot more comprehensive than ramps and bathroom stalls, that it will include ways to transform the attitudes of the parishioners and the parish council.
Some You Tube Videos on Church Accessibility:
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…God has chosen the foolish things of the world to put to shame the wise, and God has chosen the weak things of the world to put to shame the things which are mighty; and the base things of the world and the things which are despised God has chosen, and the things which are not, to bring to nothing the things that are, that no flesh should glory in His presence. (1Co 1:27-29)
This is divine glory. It doesn’t matter what “everybody” thinks. The power of God is made perfect in weakness. And His Way will prevail unto ages of ages.
five people in our churches! People with disabilities are considered one of the world’s largest under-represented groups. The Church is largely unprepared for the burgeoning disabled population. What provisions or programs has your parish taken to insure the safety, inclusion and full participation in the life of the church for persons with disability? Do the programs and physical facilities of your church invite persons with disability to participate in the life of the Church or do they exclude full participation by creating barriers? Sadly today, too many families have felt unwelcome, or at the very least, unnoticed by the churches they attend.
Arms Open Wide 
