Accessibility, broadly speaking, refers to the ways we approach, respond, and enter spaces. Whether they be physical spaces, spaces of thought, emotion, faith, or digital spaces, accessibility can take many forms. Physical accessibility is realized in the way we exist and live in the physical spaces we enter. Emotional and social accessibility is realized in the way we respond to and process situations and people. Digital accessibility is realized in the way we present information to a range of people. Spiritual accessibility is realized in the way we are experiencing and interacting with God. Things that are accessible for one, is not for another, but the hope is to continue moving toward a more accessible future in the many ways it manifests. The Disciples of Christ identity statement says “We are a movement for wholeness in a fragmented world. As part of the one Body of Christ, we welcome all to the Lord’s Table as God has welcomed us.” Wholeness of community, of relationship, or connection relate back to accessibility. Spiritual accessibility, put simply, is the how of our faith.
At the Walter Scott Camp and Learning Center we have made intentional efforts to move toward a more accessible experience for all. The following projects for increasing accessibility are ongoing and collaborative as new minds, bodies, and spirits who have unique perspectives enter Walter Scott.
- Fidget bins containing tools for regulation in main spaces
- Flexible seating around the campfire
- Cemented path around the main building
- Centralized shelves holding informational guides
- Adjustable and flexible seating for preference and ability
If you have any ideas to offer on how to increase our accessibility as a Camp and Learning Center, don’t hesitate to contact us through the contact page on our website!
