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Accessibility in Worship Architecture

This article by Joan Huyser-Honig discusses what aspects of architecture make a church a welcoming and accessible place. Huyser-Honig discusses the challenges and benefits of changing the church to be more accessible.

Calvin Institute of Christian Worship

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Posted by: Judy Gum on Thu Dec 04, 2014 at 2:50 p.m.

Many churches have accessibility barriers and don't know how to remedy that problem. This link explains the problem and shares some simple modifications to make a church more accessible.

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"We cannot afford to let the issue of disabilities be simply an afterthought. We have a unique opportunity now, as industry pours billions of dollars into upgrading the communications infrastructure, to make sure that people with disabilities are not left behind. Now is the time. Accessibility of services and products for all Americans has got to be a design feature, not an add-on."

Chairman Kennard, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Statement on Video Description, 11/18/99