One morning, at church, I settled in the pew and opened my purse to take out my reading glasses, but they were not where I expected them to be. I was still adjusting to the new reality, and it wasn’t yet a habit to ensure I had a pair with me! I’m a person who likes to hold the hymn book so I can have the music for singing, but that day I was grateful that the congregation projected the words on two large screens at the front. I could still fully participate in all parts of the service, even though the hymnal text was too blurry to read.
When people think about accessibility, we often think about physical features such as ramps and elevators. These are critical means of creating access for people who might otherwise be prevented from entering or moving around a physical space. It’s also important to recognize that, beyond addressing physical barriers, not all disabilities are visible, and people can face many different barriers to full participation.
The April/May 2026 issue of Canada Lutheran features a look at ways various churches, congregations, synods and ministry areas are working together to be more accessible to members of all ages.
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