[nagdu] Accessibility and the Greek Orthodox Church

[Jenine Stanley]

Has anyone on this list had experience with access issues within the Greek
Orthodox Church? Someone asked me about an access issue there and all I
could tell them was that churches are exempt from the ADA when it comes to
functions of their worship services. There are some instances where churches
are qualified to follow the ADA but they are limited. 

I know that the Catholic Church and other denominations have fairly strong
organizations within dealing with disability issues. Does anyone know about
the Greek Orthodox Church? 

This issue pertains to someone being active in her church then getting a
guide dog and the dog not being welcome at all in the church and this being
supported by the Arch Bishop. I did refer her to NAGDU but had the general
question anyway. 

Thanks to all who might have experience here.

Jenine Stanley
jeninems at wowway.com