Policies Relative to Nondiscrimination.----1. It shall be the
policy of The United Methodist Church that all administrative
agencies,...adequate representation by laity.
2. All agencies and institutions shall, insofar as reasonably possible, schedule and hold all events, including designated places of lodging and of meals for the events, in locations which conform in all respects to federal (U.S.) requirements for the accessibility of public accommodations to the disabled. If for any reason whatsoever any event is scheduled or held in a facility which does not so conform, all notices of the meeting will include plainly stated advice to that effect, or alternatively may bear a logo consisting of the international symbol for access placed inside a slashed circle. The term "event" shall be given a broad interpretation and shall include, by way of example, scheduled conferences, seminars, and other meetings to which persons are invited or called to attend as representatives of the Church or its various institutions and agencies.
General Conference Webmaster: Susan Brumbaugh
PETS Creator: John Brawn
Petition Text: 21538-GJ-815-D
1996 United Methodist General Conference