We welcome and affirm people of all abilities. We have taken the following steps to assure that no one is excluded from participation in the life of our church. If you would like an orientation tour of the building during the week, contact the church office by calling 802-254-9477 or e-mail . to make arrangements.

Mobility

Our sanctuary, parlor, foyer, offices and kitchen are fully accessible to those using wheelchairs or having limited mobility, as are our rest rooms. There are ramps from the accessible parking areas on the east side of the building into the sanctuary. We do have classrooms and storage rooms in the church basement and in the Religious Exploration wing of the building that can only be reached by stairs. The chapel also has limited accessibility as the floor level is down three steps, however there is a wide area above the steps where seating is usually provided if a service or event will be held there. There are extra restrooms in the lower level which are not accessible, however all floors have exits to the exterior, and those in the RE wing can be used as entrances if need be.

Sight

Large print hymnals are available. Please ask our greeters for assistance. Our accessible restrooms on the main floor are indicated in braille.

Hearing

We have hearing technology connected to our PA system. Ask a greeter about a device for your ear. During all church services, meetings and workshops, anyone wishing to speak from the audience is strongly encouraged to use the portable microphones so those who are hard of hearing are not excluded.

Additional Access Requests

If you want a family member or friend to participate in church programs and feel that they may require a special accommodation due to learning disabilities or behavioral issues, If you or a friend/family member has other access requests, please contact the church office in advance by calling 802-254-9477 or e-mail at .

Someone from the All Souls team will be happy to share more about sensory information, quiet spaces, and other program details. Our hope is that this kind of planning will support participation for all. Please contact the church office in advance so the best possible arrangements can be made.

Pastoral Care

We provide pastoral care to all members and friends regardless of ability. To build the beloved community, the volunteers on the care team try to assist those who may feel unwelcome, patronized or marginalized. 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’s important for someone to know, please contact a member of the caring circle or contact the minister to share your information in confidence.

Service Animals

We often have service animals in training as part of our congregation. We welcome their presence and the chance it gives them to become used to large gatherings, as well as their good-natured companionship.

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.