The pages in this section will take you through the actual Survey questions.  Many of the questions are illustrated with photographs or short video clips.  There are also links to a separate Resources section which contains materials to help your congregation improve accessibility.  To actually register your congregational data, there is a blue Take the Survey button in the left column of each page.

The  Survey  tool is generally most effective when integrated into an intentional congregational process to become more inclusive of persons with disabilities and mental illness.  See the  Study Process  page for further details.

Before taking the Survey, we strongly suggest that you follow these suggested steps:
If you are using a Caravel web site on Mennonite.net, see the special instructions below.

1. Read through the material below on this page.  Download the Introduction and Summary sheet that goes along with this material and print it out for reference. 

2. Browse through the Survey Overview section in order to get a feel for the scope of the survey and the accompanying resources available.  Photographs on these pages illustrate many accessibility features. Please keep in mind that these resources will be expanding as more churches join the network.

3. Download the hard copy version (in PDF) of the Congregational Assessment Survey Form.  Print it out and put it on a clipboard.  Take the clipboard, along with a pencil or pen and a measuring tape and make a complete survey of your building and grounds.  This is best done with two or three people. Jot down your answers and notes on the survey form.

4. Take the online survey.  If you have done the previous steps, this should take no longer than 15-30 minutes.  Note: If you are using a Caravel web site on Mennonite.net, see the special instructions below.

Follow steps 1-3 above. 
4. a. Log in to your Caravel site.
b. In the column where you want your seal to appear, select Add Feature under Add Block (green plus sign). Choose Congregational Accessibility Survey.
c. Follow the instructions on the block.