How do I get my church to get a makeover so it's wheelchair asable?

Answer 1

Call a local news station and tell them how it makes your life very hard. Try to get someone to come down to talk to you. Tell your story, start crying, show them pictures of the stairs and unaccesible parts and tell them how all you want to do is be with Lord Jesus, but you can't.

Answer 2

In most states (if you are in the USA) if your church building predates the passage of the ADA in 1992, then it is grandfathered and is not required by law to upgrade. In Texas there are no exemptions from the law. The cost of building a ramp or ramps can vary greatly depending on who does it and the type. If a simple ramp is needed from the parking lot to the sidewalk, the maintenence people at the church can construct it out of two-by-fours and plywood or make a permament one out of rebar and concrete. the guide lines for the ramp----any ramp---is as follows: 3 ft of length for every inch of rise, and at least 4 ft in width with at least a two inch rail to prevent the wheelchair from slipping off the ramp. So, if the rise from the ground to the sidewalk is three inches, then the ramp needs to be 9 ft long. Any length shorter than this will make it very difficult for a manually operated wheel chair to navigate up the ramp without assistence. The guidelines are four a manually operated unasisted wheelchair. For rises greater than three inches, a switchback ramp is usually needed (but not always), and the cost of these can be considderable depending on the complexity of the ramp. In the case of a switchback ramp, there must be 5 ft turning radius at each switchback. a switchback ramp must have handrails on it. It all you need is a simple ramp, it should not be difficult to convince the pastor to have one built. God wants disabled people in church. I have worked with people in wheelchairs (which is why I know the regs) and most of them are church-going people.

Answer 3

Accessible.
You write a letter and the ruling body of the church has to bring it up during their session. They will have it on the floor and vote on it. If they don't, you can either ask to be put on the agenda or contact the city codes officer and let him or her talk to the church. Remember, you are at church. Start at the bottom and go up. Talk to the church first. Talk to the Codes Officer second. Don't step on people's toes. Give them the opportunity to do things right before you jump in and call the newspaper or television.

Answer 4

Talk to your Pastor & deacons first, & see what they say, there is, I think state laws & federal laws that states every public place has to have a handicap ramp. I know our church does, & I am from Indiana USA If you are fro another country, check & see what your country laws is after you talk to your Pastor first.

Answer 5

I'm suprised that the local and federal governments haven't sanctioned this church for violation of the "handicapped accessibility law".

Answer 6

there are federal laws which have been enacted to make public buildings accessible for people who have special requirements. you might want to first contact a city building inspector to be certain of the laws pertaining to a church in your area. then contact the minister, priest or rabbi to inform them as to the law.

Answer 7

Get someone to crush the pastor's legs...he'll soon organise wheelchair access then!

Answer 8

Inform them of Federal regulations!

Your local buildings inspector (city or county) can refer you to proper documentation.

Answer 9

Go to one of their business mettings and tell them.