The Inclusion and Accessibility Committee addresses both physical and attitudinal barriers that make it difficult for people with disabilities to participate fully in all aspects of parish life. The committee meets “as needed” in various fully accessible locations.

Committee members provided a report on the accessibility of parish facilities in February 2023 (view report here), which is summarized in the charts below.

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Accessibility Report Summary:
St. Mary Church

 
St. Mary Church
Parish Center
Entry
Ramp on west side
Ramp on east side
Interior
Ramp to altar and ambo; space reserved for wheelchairs
No elevator to 2nd floor; doorways too narrow for wheelchairs
Restrooms
Accessible
(south end)
Not accessible
Sound
Not enhanced
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Other
Ambo raised/ lowered with button
Chapel is not accessible

Accessibility Report Summary:
St. Nicholas Church

 
St. Nicholas Church
Parish Office
Social Hall
Entry
Ramp at southeast corner
Not accessible
Elevator entrance on east side of building
Interior
Ramp to font area but not to altar or ambo; space reserved for wheelchairs
3 floors, stairs required for all
Oldershaw Hall includes a ramp
Restrooms
Accessible
(at Ridge Ave. entries)
Not accessible
Accessible restroom on chapel level
Sound
“Hearing Loop”provides a direct feed of the sound to most modern hearing aids
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Other
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Accessibility Report Summary:
Pope John XXIII School

 
Cafeteria
Entry
Ramp on north side (enter through doors on Washington St.)
Interior
Other floors (used for religious ed) not accessible
Restrooms
Yes – in cafeteria
Sound
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Other
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