[nagdu] Accessibility and the Greek Orthodox Church

[RJ Sandefur]

Without knowing the facts, I can't say, but as a southern Baptist minister 
her guide dog would be welcome. Did the lady inquire of her bishop? Is this 
a doctrinal issue?
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jenine Stanley" <jeninems at wowway.com>
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Sent: Monday, November 14, 2011 12:35 PM
Subject: [nagdu] Accessibility and the Greek Orthodox Church


> 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
>
>
>
>
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> If you will write me off list, I mabee might be able to see if I might be 
> of assistance. RJ