Preparing for Accessibility: Programs, Places, and Policies

Explore common ministry models and ways to keep everyone safe.

This chapter helps you plan and prepare for accessibility by covering the common ministry models and what those environments could look like at your church. It also includes steps to take to keep everyone safe and points out policies that may need to be reviewed and adjusted.

Resources for You

Chapter 3 Resources

Your Sensory Room, Corner, or Hallway

Amazon Page with Ideas


Inspiration for a Sensory Room

Pinterest Board by Sandra Peoples


3 Must-Haves for Your Sensory Room: Podcast Ep 112

Key Ministry Podcast

Accessible Church by Sandra Peoples

Fun and Function

Sensory Room Ideas and Tools


Crisis Prevention Training

Crisis Prevention Institute


Training to Reduce the Risk of Sexual Abuse

Ministry Safe

For children with invisible disabilities, the ways we help them are often invisible as well.

Accessible Church, Chapter 3 “Preparing for Accessibility: Programs, Places, and Policies

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