Anabaptist Disabilities Network has created a tool to help congregations assess their accessibility level and celebrate these forms of welcome.

The Congregational Assessment Survey assists churches to assess levels of accessibility to people with disabilities, including mental illness. The survey, available at anabaptistdisabilitiesnetwork.org, registers and tracks results to generate an accessibility seal for use on congregational websites.

The seal has symbols representing five categories of accessibility for which churches can apply:

— Mobility: accessible parking, entrance, interior, restrooms and worship area;

— Hearing: assistive listening devices and other aids provided for people hard of hearing;

— Sign language: adequate sign language interpretation provided;

— Vision: aids provided for people who have difficulty seeing;

— Support: support given for inclusion of people with disabilities and mental illness through awareness-raising events, educational activities, support groups and provision for differences in gifts, behavior and learning style.