Church Access Audits
The Methodist church is committed to being inclusive. Making sure that disabled people can use our buildings is a fundamental part of this.
In addition to our calling to be a growing, evangelistic, inclusive church of diverse people, we have legal responsibilities under the Equality Act 2010 to make reasonable adjustments to make our buildings accessible for disabled people
The act defines a disabled person as a person with a physical or mental impairment that has a ‘substantial’ and ‘long-term’ negative effect on their ability to do normal daily activities. There are a range of impairments covered by the Equality Act including:
- Visual impairment and blindness
- Hearing impairment and deafness
- Physical disabilities, such as congenital conditions, long-term injuries caused by accidents, or progressive neuromuscular diseases
- Respiratory conditions
- Neurological conditions and brain injuries
- Speech and language disabilities
- Learning disabilities or difficulties
- Mental health issues
- Autism
- Chronic illnesses
Access Audit Guidance and Statement
Accessibility Audit Action Plan