Facility Accessibility Assessments
Comprehensive evaluation of sanctuaries, fellowship halls, classrooms, and grounds against ADA standards and faith community best practices.
Industries
Faith Communities
A welcoming community is an accessible community. GAC works with faith organizations and houses of worship to ensure that every member, visitor, and seeker can participate fully in community life and worship.
The Opportunity
Accessibility Is an Expression of Welcome
Faith communities are built on the principle of welcome — yet many houses of worship have physical, digital, and programmatic barriers that prevent people with disabilities from participating fully. For faith organizations, accessibility is not just a legal or practical matter; it is a theological and ethical commitment to the full inclusion of every person. Communities that invest in accessibility live out their values and serve their members more completely.
1 in 4
U.S. adults has a disability
47%
Of people with disabilities report barriers to worship participation
68%
Of houses of worship have significant physical barriers
350K+
Houses of worship in the United States
Our Work
What GAC Does in Faith Communities
GAC provides accessibility consulting across the full faith community experience — from physical facilities and worship spaces to digital platforms and community programming.
Worship Accessibility Design
Assessment and design of accessible worship experiences — seating, sightlines, hearing loops, large print, ASL interpretation, and sensory-friendly services.
Digital & Website Accessibility
WCAG 2.2 evaluation of faith community websites, online giving platforms, streaming services, and digital communications.
Programming Accessibility
Assessment of religious education, youth programs, community events, and pastoral care for accessibility.
Staff & Volunteer Training
Training for clergy, staff, and volunteers on disability inclusion, etiquette, and creating welcoming communities.
Accessibility Planning
Development of accessibility improvement plans, renovation guidance, and long-term inclusion strategies.
Sectors
Faith Settings We Serve
Christian Churches
Protestant, Catholic, and Orthodox congregations of all sizes — worship spaces and community facilities.
Jewish Congregations
Synagogues and Jewish community centers — worship, education, and community programming.
Islamic Centers
Mosques and Islamic centers — prayer spaces, community facilities, and programming.
Multi-Faith & Interfaith
Multi-faith centers, campus ministries, and interfaith organizations.
Religious Schools
Parochial schools and religious education programs — facilities and educational accessibility.
Retreat & Conference Centers
Religious retreat centers and conference facilities — residential and program accessibility.
Welcome Every Member
Contact GAC to discuss how accessible design can help your faith community live out its commitment to full inclusion.