A Welcoming Church For All
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Speak directly to the person - don’t use a go-between.
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Offer to help, but don’t be offended by refusal, and don’t help without asking.
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Some people with hidden disabilities may need assistance.
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Use positive terms e.g. ‘disabled people’ not ‘the disabled’.
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Ensure people know where the toilets are and don’t have to ask.
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Give eye contact, whether or not returned, but don’t stare.
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Be patient – some people take longer to respond than others.
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Enable disabled people to sit where and with whom they wish.
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Give help discreetly. Don’t make the person feel conspicuous.
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Introduce yourself clearly by name when meeting someone new.
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Talk to your DAC (Diocesan Advisory Committee) about changes you want to make to the building
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Only pray for healing if you are asked - some people don't want that kind of prayer