She is a dynamic, energetic woman with a smile and a grace that people are immediately drawn to. This year she launched a campaign to sign up as many congregations of all faiths as possible to make their houses of worship more accessible to people with disabilities. And not just physically accessible. I want to help congregations of all faiths welcome people with disabilities, she says, leaning forward, intense. It's not enough to build a ramp.
Negative attitudes are the worst barriers of all.
People who use a wheelchair or a cane or have trouble hearing have gifts and talents to share with their churches and synagogues. Spiritual access for people with disabilities is every bit as important as access to health care, education, employment, transportation, and community life. Ginny s campaign asks clergy to sign a pledge to make their houses of worship more welcoming to people with disabilities. Our congregation is endeavoring to remove barriers of architecture, communications and attitudes that exclude people with disabilities from full and active participation. People, with and without disabilities, are encouraged in our congregation to practice their faith and use their gifts and talents in worship, service, study and leadership.