We welcome and affirm people of all abilities. We seek full participation by everyone in the life of our congregation.<\/p>\n
We welcome people with special access needs, and we are working to provide universal access throughout the facility.\u00a0 The building was constructed in the 1920’s, and the elevator was added in the 1950’s.\u00a0 Currently, the elevator offers access to the First and Second floors where most activities occur.\u00a0 The Third Floor, with classrooms and a studio, is not accessible to those using a wheelchair – yet.<\/p>\n
There is one designated parking space, for those with a placard, on Main Street in front of the building.\u00a0 The curb along Main Street is cut for wheelchair access.<\/p>\n
BRUU has three entrances.\u00a0 At the Main Street entrance next to the garden, we have an elevator (450-pound capacity) big enough for an attended wheelchair. The elevator serves the Fellowship Hall, kitchen, Flamingo Lounge, and classrooms on the First Floor plus the Sanctuary, offices, Library, conference room, and classrooms on the Second Floor.<\/p>\n
The other two entrances have steps.\u00a0 The main entrance is underneath the Gothic tower at the corner of Church and Main streets.\u00a0 For nearly a century people have complsained about climbing up and down steps designed by architect Albert Speiden that lead from the entrance foyer to the Sanctuary and Fellowship Hall.\u00a0 The BRUU Office entrance on Church Street also requires using steps to go to the first or second floor.
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\nOn the First Floor, from the Fellowship Hall there is a unisex accessible bathroom and the Flamingo Lounge is accessible with a slight ramp.
\nOn the Second Floor, from the Sanctuary the Library and classrooms 206\/208 are accessible with a slight ramp.
\nOn the Third Floor, classrooms 304\/306 and the studio are not accessible for those using a wheelchair.<\/p>\n
Large print hymnals and Orders of Service are always available. We also have a braille hymnal. Please ask any usher for assistance. If you would like an orientation tour of the campus during the week, contact the church office to make arrangements.<\/p>\n
We have wire loop technology connected to our PA system. During all church meeting and workshops, everyone wishing to speak from the audience is strongly encouraged to use the portable microphones so those who are hard of hearing are not excluded.<\/p>\n
We use odorless or battery-powered candles.<\/p>\n
If you want your child to participate in the religious education program and feel that they may require special accommodation due to learning disabilities or behavioral issues, please contact the Director of Religious Education in advance so the best possible arrangements can be made.<\/p>\n
We provide pastoral care to all members regardless of ability. To build the beloved community, the volunteers on the care team receive special training to assist those who may feel unwelcome, patronized or marginalized because of their disability. They may not be able to fully remedy every situation, but they can provide a compassionate ear and a willingness to enlist the help of others. If you have a hidden disability that you think it\u2019s important for someone to know, please contact a member of the pastoral care team or contact the minister to share your information in confidence.<\/p>\n
We have grassy areas where service animals may relieve themselves. If you have any questions not answered or concerns not addressed, please contact the church office to seek further information.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
We welcome and affirm people of all abilities. We seek full participation by everyone in the life of our congregation.<\/p>\n
Mobility<\/p>\n