[BlindTlk] Churches And Accessibility

[Ericka]

I’ve never attended a mag of church and never intend to. I’ve never attended a church that had a bus system like those bus ministry things you’re talking about I’ve always been able to get a ride. You just have to ask. I’ve lived in several places and never ever had a problem.

Ericka Nelson

> On Feb 10, 2022, at 1:19 PM, Peter Donahue via BlindTlk <blindtlk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hello everyone,
> 
> And some of the churches that don't have bus ministries are megachurches
> with mega funds to spend. If they can operate their own schools, homes for
> unwed mothers to be, and operate many other ministries they should be able
> to operate bus ministries so all who wish to attend church in person can do
> so.
> 
> Peter Donahue
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: BlindTlk <blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Judy Jones via
> BlindTlk
> Sent: Thursday, February 10, 2022 11:28 AM
> To: 'Blind Talk Mailing List' <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Judy Jones <sonshines59 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [BlindTlk] Churches And Accessibility
> 
> Some churches do not have any bus ministry or rideshare setup while others
> will.
> 
> One of the churches we attended, when we let it known we would need rides,
> the pastor very appropriately announced it, to our surprise, and we had
> several offers for regular rides.  Sometimes, it's just helping people to
> understand the need and offering to help out with gas.
> 
> Another church helped out when I called the church office to try to set
> something up.  It is helping them to understand that a ride doesn't
> necessarily mean an accessible van.
> 
> Judy
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: BlindTlk <blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Justin Williams
> via BlindTlk
> Sent: Thursday, February 10, 2022 9:14 AM
> To: 'Blind Talk Mailing List' <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Justin Williams <justin.williams2 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [BlindTlk] Churches And Accessibility
> 
> They don't have to abide by ADA, so  you really need to hope that the father
> steps in, here.
> 
> Haven't had much luck, though I've been to a few accessibility presentations
> at churches, one to be exact.
> 
> If it is too hard, they will try nicely to get around it.
> 
> You can sometimes get volunteers to help you with stuff, I've found that
> works fairly well in church.  
> 
> I had a pastor at a church tell me they couldn't have someone come to get me
> on Sundays, even though they had a 5000 member church.  The church had an
> elevator in it; it was huge.
> 
> So, it is hit and miss.  You'll have to probably do more teaching and
> educating in this instance.  Show them the WACG guidelines.  
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Justin
> 
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: BlindTlk [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of VIAS,
> ARMANDO via BlindTlk
> Sent: Thursday, February 10, 2022 11:36 AM
> To: blindtlk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: VIAS, ARMANDO <armando at armandovias.com>
> Subject: [BlindTlk] Churches And Accessibility
> Importance: High
> 
> For those of you that go to church, have you ever had to advocate for
> accessible accommodations? For example, my church is switching websites, and
> I'm trying my best to ensure accessibility to include everyone.
> 
> 
> Sincerely,
> 
> Armando Vias
> 
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