The Committee recommends concurrence as amended as follows:
Insert a new sub-paragraph after current ¶707.3 and renumber accordingly:
All Whenever possible meetings scheduled by the Annual
Conference and its districts, boards, or committees shall
should be held in places which are accessible to persons with
disabilities. The following are guidelines as to what makes a place
accessible:
Architectural Guidelines
a. All meeting rooms to be used are accessible to those in wheelchairs.
Examples of things which may make a room accessible:
1) Everything is at ground level with no steps.
2) An elevator is available.
3) A ramp of size and maximum angle of 1/12 that wheelchairs can
negotiate is available.
4) Door openings are at least 36 inches wide.
5. Pews or chairs are arranged to include space for
wheelchairs.
b. Accessible washrooms.
c. Convenient parking for those with disabilities.
d. Curb cuts if curbs must be negotiated.
e. Adequate hand rails for safety.
f. Adequate lighting.
g. For overnight meetings, accessible lodging for
participants.
Communications Guidelines
a. A loud speaker system.
b. Sound equipment for the more profoundly hearing impaired.
c. Signing for the deaf.
d. Large print program materials or tape recordings
available.
e. Programs and directions making use of visuals, symbols, images, and
sounds for persons who have difficulty communicating via the printed or spoken
word.
General Conference Webmaster: Susan Brumbaugh
PETS Creator: John Brawn
Calendar Item Text: 4-7071996 United Methodist General Conference