We believe that our church community is only whole when all are truly included. So it’s vital our church buildings, activities, and approaches are accessible to people with physical or sensory impairment, learning disabilities, mental health issues, autism and other hidden disabilities. We wish to provide the same opportunities for everyone. The Church of England is committed to diversity and the Archbishops’ Council, which sets the strategic goals for the Church of England, includes disability as one of the key areas, aiming to increase the welcome and participation of disabled people. For further information visit their pages here. We want to be an enabling rather than a disabling church and we are increasingly asking the question, how can we enable disabled people to be at the heart of our communities, explore their vocation and realise their gifts? Welcoming people with Dementia into church by All Saints' Church in Laxfield Deaf ChurchDeaf church in Ipswich, Bury and Felixstowe, meets every Sunday via Zoom at 3.30pm. A recording of the service is available afterwards on the Facebook group which can be found here. There is also a Zoom coffee and chat once a fortnight on Thursdays at 2.30pm. For more information please contact The Revd Penny Brinkley: Tel: 079019 50768 (via text only) | email: rev.pennybrinkley@yahoo.com
ResourcesGo Sign a website for people who are deaf or who have hearing difficulties. It has resources and information about the Christian faith, events, churches and training to support Deaf people and others who use British Sign Language. Torch Trust a website to enable people with sight loss to discover Christian faith and lead fulfilling Christian lives. Resources for churches
Wheelchair accessibility in St Mary's Walton
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