Message from the First Presidency
As leaders and members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, we follow the example of Jesus Christ, and we invite all to come unto Him (see Matthew 11:28).
We are committed to supporting the accessibility needs of individuals with disabilities so that all can connect, worship, and serve.
We encourage leaders and employees to proactively address accessibility needs.
Our Approach to Online Accessibility
President Jeffrey R. Holland taught:
“As members of the Church, we are all on this journey. Our age and experience will always be varied, as will our languages, cultures, and degrees of gospel understanding. But whatever your circumstances, we welcome you”
We embrace the opportunity to assist all members, including people with disabilities, to return to the presence of our Heavenly Father by seeking to ensure that our online resources are accessible to everyone. For our resources and guidance online, we have adopted the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG).
How We Integrate Accessibility in Our Work
We continue to integrate accessibility into our daily work by:
- Bringing empathy and awareness to our staff through experiential labs and testimonials.
- Training our staff on disability awareness and accessibility best practices.
- Completing audits of our websites and digital products to find where we can improve.
- Embracing accessibility in our actions and processes.
Accessibility Resources
We provide scriptures and other Church materials in a variety of accessible formats, as listed below:
- Audio Accessibility Resources
- Audio Description
- Sign Languages
- American Sign Language
- Australian Sign Language
- British Sign Language
- Japanese Sign Language (area web site)
- Korean Sign Language (area web site)
- (Others in development)
- DAISY format
- Materials on Talking Book cartridges
- Web Braille
- Viewing videos with captions
- Victor Reader Stream
Above all, we seek to serve with love and respect for all God’s children. We welcome your participation in this experience. If you would like more information on how to be more supportive in your daily life and at church, please visit disabilities support services.
Share Your Feedback with Us
We would love to hear from you! We all have the responsibility to welcome and include everyone, and your feedback on the accessibility of our websites, applications, videos, and live events can help us create a better experience. Please contact us with any questions, concerns, or feedback so we can better serve and assist you.
Email: disability@ChurchofJesusChrist.org
Phone: (801) 240-2477 (United States number)