This list of informational resources on Accessibility is taken from the Resources section of the Congregational Accessibility Network site.  Please visit this site for a more comprehensive set of resources from ADNet on accessibility issues.

The Congregational Accessibility Network commends these additional resources for congregations through other church and religious groups. 

You are also invited to share your thoughts, questions, and suggestions by using the contact information in the left column of this page.

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NOD Religion and Disabilities Program
This program of the National Organization on Disabilities feature many good materials.  ADNet commends especially the Accessible Congregations Campaign (ACC) as  a good complement to our CAN program.

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.

Joni and Friends Accessibility Checklist
A supplementary checklist to ADNet's ABC's of Accessibility, this checklist focuses on all aspects of accessibility for churches.

Money and Ideas: Creative Approaches to Congregational Access
An inexpensive publication of the Religion and Disability Program of NOD. It describes creative initiatives and fund raising strategies used by 50 congregations to become more accessible to people with all types of disabilities.  Large print version available online.

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.

Access by Design
This consulting firm in Loveland, Colorado offers numerous aids to building accessibility in a concise format. See particularly its Hints & Tips section to help newcomers sort it out.  Also includes helpful figures and drawings showing solutions to common issues like wheelchair radius, etc.

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.

The Americans with Disabilities Act
Checklist for Readily Achievable Barrier Removal
Another buildings checklist focusing on removing existing barriers in older buildings.