Congregational Accessibility Network (CAN)
ADNet commends CAN as an excellent resource to assist congregations moving to become more inclusive communities. ADNet initiated the CAN project  in 2007 and transferred it to  independent management in early 2011. 

Accessibility Audit for Churches
Third edition (2010) by Charlotte Hawkins Shepard, PhD and the Rev. Dr. Devorah Greenstein. Prepared for United Methodist Committee on Relief - Health, General Board of Global Ministries, the United Methodist Church. Download and use this free 63-page detailed guide to creating accessibility in church buildings. Includes information on:

• Full range of disabilities
• Manufacturers of specialized products
• Links to related portions of the Americans with Disabilities Act

Equal Access Guide
Published by the National Council of Churches of Christ USA.  This is a good resource for those planning conferences and other large meetings.

Money and Ideas: Creative Approaches to Congregational Access
An inexpensive publication of the Alban Institute. It describes creative initiatives and fund raising strategies used by 50 congregations to become more accessible to people with all types of disabilities. 

Accessible Faith Publications from the Retirement Research Foundation.
Two publications are featured, both freely downloadable in PDF format:  Accessible Faith: a Technical Guide for Accessibility in Houses of Worship and Accessible Faith in Illinois.   The first is a 50-page national guide to help religious congregations navigate building-related code requirements for accessibility, identify design solutions for common physical, auditory, and visual barriers, and provide technical guidance on planning, financing, contracting and incorporating access into their houses of worship.  The second provides an overview of the State of Illinois requirements and how they pertain to Illinois houses of worship.  Instructions are also provided for purchasing hard copies for a nominal fee.

"Making Sacred Places Accessible for People With Disabilities"
An informative introductory article (p. 7) in the Sacred Places newsletter.

Making Historic Properties Accessible
A technical paper from the National Park Service that has relevance to older historic church buildings.

Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards (UFAS)  Accessibility Checklist
Comprehensive building checklist.

ADA Checklist for Readily Achievable Barrier Removal
Another buildings checklist focusing on removing existing barriers in older buildings.

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