A Manual for Churches

This seventy-eight page manual addresses attitudinal and architectural access in inclusive and helpful way.

Part I, “People with Disabilities in the Family of God.” Divided into seven sections, including one on the power of words and another of suggestion for when “you meet someone who has a disability.”

Part II, “Providing a Welcoming Environment.” Divided into eleven parts. One those parts addresses chemical sensitivities/environmental illness and another, the concerns about funding sources. A list of foundations that provide grant monies for access projects should be very helpful. This section is not confined to church- related situations, but also has a section called “Accessible Home Design Resources:”

Extensive Appendix Fourteen sections. It is available from the persons listed below. These persons are also available to answer questions and provide information.

Rev. Barbara Ranmaraine
Episcopal Disability Network
3024 E. Minnehaha Pkwy
Minneapolis MN 55406
Phone: 888.422.0320 ext. 6634

Ms. Mary Jane Steinhagen
Catholic Charities – Office for People with Disabilities
3225-32 Ave S
Minneapolis MN 55406
Phone: 612.729.7845