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ANNUAL ACCESSIBILITY AUDIT FOR UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES (¶2533.6), Scored Version

Church_______________________________________District_______________________________

Description / Guidelines (see page 4 for scoring instructions)

Explain “N” answers

(additional space on p. 5)

GETTING INTO THE CHURCH

1- B

Clearly visible signs mark or direct people to accessible entrances

2- B

1+ marked ADA parking spaces are on level ground near entrance

3- G

Wheelchair users don’t have to go behind parked cars, cross traffic

4- S

At least 1 per 25 spaces is clearly marked with access symbol on

vertical signs and on pavement (# of accessible spaces:_____)

5- B

Accessible parking spaces are 8’ wide with adjacent 5’ access aisle

6- S

At least one accessible space is van accessible: 11’ wide with clearly

marked adjacent 5’ access aisle (or 8’ space with 8’ access aisle)

7- B

36” wide curb cuts (curb ramps) are provided close to parking

8- B

Route (sidewalk) from accessible parking to accessible building

entrance is smooth, flat, and at least 36” wide (width:_____)

9- B

Entrance is level or has exterior ramp with non-slip surface and

minimum width of 36” between handrails (width:_____)

10- S

Ramp has max. incline of 1:12 (length:_____ rise:_____ ratio:____)

with no more than 30’ between level landings, or entrance is level

11- S

34-38” handrails are on both sides of exterior ramp/ stairs, lower

ramp railing is no higher than 4” above deck, or entrance is level

12- B

There is a 60”x 60” level platform at entry door (size:_______) with

space (~ 18”) on pull side of door or automatic door opener used

13- G

Automatic door opener available, or attended doorbell for assist

14- B

Entrance door is 36” wide; threshold no more than beveled ½” high

GETTING AROUND THE CHURCH

15- B

Signs in entrances/ halls direct visitors and help them locate rooms

16- B

Corridors are at least 36” wide and have non-glare floor surface

17- B

Objects that protrude more than 4” from the wall have a lower

edge no higher than 27” above the floor, or a barrier such as a

planter or guard rail, to allow detection with a cane

18- B

Multi-level buildings provide access to all common/ most program

areas via elevator, lift and/ or ramp(s), or building is on one level

19- B

Interior doorways have a minimum of 32” clearance and thresholds

are level or are no more than ½” high and beveled

20- S

Door handles to ADA bathrooms/ common areas are easy to grasp,

operate with one hand (e.g. lever style) using less than 6 lbs. force

21- S

Carpet pile is even, no more than ½” thick, with no or firm padding;

floor mats have non-slip backing and are stable

22- G

Fire alarm controls and extinguishers are no more than 48”

(h:_____) from floor; visual and auditory fire alarms are in place

23- B

At least one marked ADA unisex/ family restroom (or one stall in

male & female restrooms) is accessible from each floor; has ~60”x

60” turning space with 33 – 36” high wall-mounted grab bar next to

toilet extending 54” from back wall; toilet height 17 – 19” (h:_____)

24- S

27” sink clearance from floor (h:____), w/ easy to operate controls

(lever style, automatic, etc.), hot water & drain pipes are covered

25- B

Soap dispenser and paper towels are mounted no higher than 48”

(h:_____) or placed on counter for access

26- B

Bottom edge of at least one mirror is 40” or lower (h:_____)

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Description / Guidelines (see page 4 for scoring instructions)

Explain “N” answers

(additional space on p. 5)

27- B

Drinking fountain is no higher than 36” with easy hand controls and

wheelchair clearance, or paper cups are provided

28- B

Interior stairs/ ramps have handrails on both sides, or all one level

29- S

Top/bottom step edges & ramp level changes marked, or one level

SANCTUARY, CLASSROOMS, AND FELLOWSHIP AREA

30- B

At least 1-2 level pew cuts/spaces for wheelchair users are available

31- S

Wheelchair spaces are 33”x48” forward or 33”x60” side approach

(size:_______), distributed throughout the room for choice in

seating, with view of pulpit/ screen when others stand

32- G

Chancel area and choir loft are accessible, e.g. with ramp or lift

33- S

Handrail(s) provided for steps to the chancel, or chancel is level

34- B

At least one aisle in each space is 36” wide or more (w:______)

35- B

Fellowship - e.g. potlucks, coffee hour- is offered in accessible space

36- B

In fellowship area and classrooms at least one table has minimum

of 27” clearance on the underside, and a maximum height of 34”

37- B

1-2 sturdy chairs have armrests, seats ~18” from floor, & no wheels

COMMUNICATIONS AND ENVIRONMENT

38- S

Members are sensitized about need to minimize use of fragrances

39- G

Soaps, cleaning products and other chemicals are fragrance free;

candles are unscented and non-petroleum-based

40- S

Projected words (e.g. song lyrics) use large font and good contrast

41- B

Large print bulletin, song lyrics, & scriptures provided on request

42- S

Braille or electronic documents provided upon advanced request

43- B

Microphone used by all speakers or comments are repeated at mic.

44- S

Assisted listening system (FM and/or loop) & receivers are available

45- G

ASL sign language interpreter is provided upon advanced request

46- S

Print/ e-mailed copies of sermon provided upon advanced request

47- G

Captions are provided / turned on for videos and other media

ATTITUDES

48- B

Accessibility measures and who to contact for questions described

in bulletin, website, maps, Find-A-Church site, and/or signage

49- B

Pastor(s), ushers, greeters, and leaders have learned and practice

appropriate disability etiquette and hospitality

50- S

Signs, websites, and/or bulletin boards offer evidence that people

with visible and hidden disabilities are welcome and included in the

life of the congregation, e.g. through support group info., photos

51- B

Disruptions are accepted and incorporated into worship

52- B

Qualified service animals (e.g. guide dogs) are welcome within the

church building(s) including the sanctuary and fellowship hall

53- B

Congregation works to use inclusive, person-first language in

worship, e.g. people are invited to “rise in body or in spirit”

54- S

Classes and programs are adapted as needed to facilitate active

participation of children and adults with disabilities

55- B

Disability Awareness Sunday ¶265.4 observed during past 1-2 years

56- S

Gifts of persons with disabilities are identified and used in service,

worship, and leadership roles, and to help to improve access

57- B

Needs of people on special diets are considered when food is

offered, including gluten-free & alcohol-free communion elements

58- S

Transportation offered plus valet parking or parking lot assistance

59- S

“Buddy” system offered for individuals needing 1:1 support

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GOALS FOR ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENT FOR THE UPCOMING YEAR

Target Date

YES _____ NO ______ Request consultation from Conference Disability Concerns Committee

Comments (continue on p. 5 or additional pages if needed):

Signature of Pastor:

Date

Signature of Trustees Chairperson:

Date

Signature of District Superintendent:

Date

Date Form Completed___________ Charge Conference Date____________

PLEASE PRINT NAMES AND PROVIDE PHONE NUMBER OR E-MAIL ADDRESS:

Form completed by____________________________________ Contact information_________________________

Contact person for church_______________________________ Contact information________________________

PLEASE NOTE:

• This form is for use on existing buildings only; refer to current ADA & state regulations for construction or

major remodeling projects: https://www.ada.gov/2010ADAstandards_index.htm.

• The survey should be completed by a team including a member of the trustees, and people with construction,

architecture and/or rehabilitation backgrounds. Include persons with disabilities and family members,

especially someone who uses a wheelchair and someone with low vision, in the process.

• Interview individuals with disabilities and family members of children and adults with disabilities to learn how

welcoming your congregation is and to help set priorities.

• This is not an all-inclusive listing of ADA guidelines or appropriate accommodations, but rather represents

basic first steps that a church may take to begin to implement accessibility measures.

• Resources are available through your conference Disability Concerns Committee (¶653) and through the

DisAbility Ministry Committee of the UMC at https://umcdmc.org/resources/accessibility-and-united-

methodist-churches/ (check subheadings, too) to help you plan and carry out improvements.

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Scoring Instructions:

1. Based on your findings, check Yes or No for each audit item. Focus on your main accessible

entrance and on Sunday morning activities, especially worship. If the intent of the item is

adequately met in a different way, e.g. greeters are posted throughout the morning on Sundays to

open doors and provide directions (#13 and 15), mark it Yes. If you can and will fix the issue

within a week or so, mark Yes. If an item occurs at least 85% of the time, e.g. microphone use in

worship and large meetings, score it Yes. If only part of a multi-question item is met, mark that

item as No unless alternatives are given, as designated by “or.” If a system is in place to provide

services, e.g. “buddy” companions or e-mailed order of worship for Braille users, mark Yes even if

no one is using it. See Guidance for Completing the Accessibility Audit at https://umcdmc.org for

further clarification.

2. Add the number of Yes responses in each badge category (Bronze, Silver, and Gold).

3. Compute the percentage of Yes responses in that badge category.

4. In order to receive a badge at the designated level, the church needs to score at least 85% at that

level and any lower levels, i.e. the church cannot receive Silver if the Bronze level is not met.

Examples:

• Church A scores 29/32 in the Bronze category (90%), 14/20 in the Silver category (70%) and 2/7 in

the Gold category (28%). This church qualifies for the Bronze badge

• Church B scores 31/32 in the Bronze category (96%), 18/20 in the Silver category (90%) and 4/7 in

the Gold category. This church may apply for a review to see if it qualifies for the Gold badge.*

Bronze (Basic)

Silver (Satisfactory)

Gold (Great)

1. & 2. # of Yes responses

____/32

____/20

____/7 +____(bonus) = ____

3. percentage

4. 85% or greater = badge

Yes No

Yes* No

B = Bronze (Basic accessibility and accommodations) – The church is welcoming and offers basic

amenities needed for a person with a disability to participate, e.g. a place to park, a way to get into the

building and sanctuary, a bathroom that is usable, etc. Most items at this level are low cost and can be

easily provided, e.g. ushers and greeters trained in disability etiquette, website information on access.

(Verified by self-report, using this Annual Accessibility Audit for United Methodist Churches. Check

https://umcdmc.org for instructions on how to access your badge.)

S = Silver (Satisfactory accessibility and accommodations) – The church has many accessible features

and offers accommodations for persons with a variety of disabilities including hearing loss and limited

vision. Silver level items may cost a bit more and take more effort to put in place. While some areas are

not yet fully accessible and inclusive, it is clear that the congregation is working towards accessibility.

(Verified by self-report, using this Annual Accessibility Audit for United Methodist Churches. Check

https://umcdmc.org for instructions on how to access your badge.)

G = Gold (Great accessibility and accommodations) – The congregation has gone beyond ADA and strives

to provide an accessible space and appropriate accommodations. The church welcomes individuals with

varying disabilities and their families through intentional measures and ministries. Continued

improvement is planned based on needs of members and the community. This church would be a good

choice to host conference events per ¶716.2 of the Book of Discipline, and might mentor other churches.

(*Verified by this Annual Accessibility Audit for United Methodist Churches and an interview or site visit.

If your score reaches the Gold level, contact your conference Disability Concerns Committee or check

https://umcdmc.org for further instructions. The audit will be reviewed in more depth to reach the Gold

level. Additional measures you have taken may count as bonus Gold points to reach 85% or more.)

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