Search ELCA.org

Back to Ministry

Home » Growing in Faith » Ministry » Disability and Deaf Ministries » Accessibility » Accessibility Guide

"But in fact, God has placed the parts of the body, every one of them, exactly how God wants them to be." 1 Corinthians 12:18

God has formed creation exactly how God wants it to be: Diversity abounds!  We try to honor this Holy diversity through the inclusion of all God's people in the church. This often means making our church buildings, our meetings, and our activities more accessible to people with disabilities. With intention and planning, all God's people can feel the warm embrace of God's welcome in the church.

This booklet represents a way to get started in that process of welcoming. It is a guide to assist you in exercising the church's ministry of inclusion in your meetings, conferences, and other events. This guide does not constitute legal advice. If you have specific questions regarding your legal obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act or any other state or federal law; you are advised to contact your attorney. This guide merely suggests how a congregation or other expression of this church may carry out its ministry of inclusion.