Sunday
Service:
Holy
Eucharist
9:30 am
We're accessible
Church of Our
Saviour
191 Flanagan Way (Rt 153) Secaucus, NJ 07094
Tel: 201-863-1449
Fax: 201-863-1474
Mark A. Lewis,
Vicar
MLewis@secaucus.org
Dorothy Fowlkes
Pastoral Associate
This page revised 23
Jan 07
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The Church of
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in the Town of Secaucus, New Jersey
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Accessibility at
Church of Our Saviour
With
links to other vital information
For people with disabilities
Elevator
Can't handle steps? Our
elevator brings you directly into church. It is on the
Second Street side of our church.
The elevator is a standard key operated lift. The key is universal. If you have an elevator key, you will be able to use our elevator and any other handicapped elevator that you might encounter. If you need a key, please request one.
To use the elevator, insert your key and press the button to call the elevator. (If in use, you must wait for the person using it to complete their trip.) Once the elevator is in place, remove your key, open the door, enter, and place your key in the elevator. Press and hold the button to run the elevator. Remove the key and open the door when you reach your new level.
To reach the parish hall from the church, take the elevator to street level and enter the parish hall door at ground level at the front of the church. There are two steps inside to the parish hall level. If you are in a wheelchair, a portable ramp assists you in traversing these steps.
Other
facilities:
Within the parish hall
(through the nursery school room) you will find a
unisex special access
restroom.
Speakers in the church provide enhanced sound.
A silent air-conditioning system cools the church.
Parking:
There are two designated handicapped parking spaces in front of the church. Handicapped
drop-off is available in front of the stop sign on Second
Street, near our disabled access elevator.
Our
Elevator
A memorial gift
This special access elevator,
a gift from Susan Jacobson and Frances Solter, in memory of
their parents, Stanley and Lucille Russel, makes it possible
for people of all abilities to come into this church and
take part in our community.
The elevator dedication was covered in the local press in the Secaucus Reporter article, entitled A Lift for Your Spirits.
Garaventa Genesis
Vertical Lift Enclosure Model
Our lift is a complete,
self-contained vertical wheelchair accessibility solution.
It includes its own prefabricated shaftway enclosure with
integrated doors. For more information link to the
manufacturer's
web site and the web site of
their local representative, Handi-Lift,
Inc., headquartered in
Carlstadt, New Jersey. A
full color brochure is
available in pdf format (requires Acrobat Reader).
You're in good
hands
Garaventa is a Multi-national
company, best know for its equipment for mountains and ski
slopes -- gondolas, chair lifts, aerial tramways and
funiculars. See their
corporate web site, and the
full Genesis
Accessibility web site.
Useful Information and Links
The Bethsaida
Project - Diocese of Newark
The Bethsaida Project is a
mission and ministry of the Episcopal Churches of The
Diocese of Newark, to provide support and resources to
congregations and individuals who seek to open their eyes to
ways in which their church -- both the physical plant as
well as members of their congregations -- can be more
welcoming, accessible, and inclusive of people who have
disabilities of any kind. For
information.
The Episcopal Disability Network provides a useful online reference to Prayer Book and Hymnal resources for those who are blind or visually handicapped. Link for information.
Secaucus
Application for
handicapped parking placards or plates.
Plates and Permanent Placards
may be obtained by application to the Motor Vehicle
Commission. For information go to the MVC
web page. An application is
available at the Motor Vehicle Inspection Station at County
Avenue and Secaucus Road.
Temporary handicapped parking placards are issued by the Secaucus Police Department in Town Hall. You must have a documented medical need.
Application for
handicapped parking space
Go to the Town Clerk's office
for an application. To qualify you must have a medically
documented need, have no suitable driveway parking, and have
legally available parking in front of your home.
Secaucus Department
of Social Services
Provides assistance to those
who are emotionally and/or physically disabled, low income
residents, the unemployed, the homeless, as well as senior
citizens. This should be one of your first stops if you need
assistance due to disabilities. 101 Centre Avenue,
201-330-2014. For
information.
Secaucus Senior
Center
Social, Cultural, Health,
Educational and Recreational Programs for Senior Citizens
and Adults with disabilities. 101 Centre Avenue,
201-330-2034. For
information.
Medical Escort
Service
Transportation to doctors and
hospitals is available. Call 201-330-2014.
Senior
Citizen/Disabled Bus Service
Weekday and weekend scheduled
service for seniors and adults with disabilities. Also
special trips for shopping, entertainment, etc. Schedules
are available at the Senior Center and at the Town Clerk's
office at Town Hall. Call 201-865-4422 for
information
Secaucus Housing
Authority
Low cost housing for qualified
senior citizens and people with disabilities. 700 County
Avenue, 201-867-2957
Secaucus Medical
Services Directory
A complete listing of all
medical services in Secaucus -- Over 80 doctors, dentists,
optometrists, chiropractors, pediatrists, plus hospitals,
urgent care, physical therapy and rehabilitation services.
For
information.
New Jersey
NJ Library for the
Blind and Handicapped
Services are available without
charge to New Jersey residents who have a condition that
prevents them from holding a book or turning its pages; are
legally blind or totally blind; or have a learning
disability certified by a medical doctor.
The Library provides informational and recreational books fee through the mail in Braille,cassette, and large print. The Library's collection has more than 60,000 book titles and 76 periodicals available. Machines for playing the recorded materials are available on loan from the Library. Audiovision, the Library's radio reading service, is available to registered residents in New Jersey through the New Jersey Public TV Channel and streaming audio.
Go to their web pages for more information and applications.
New Jersey State
Office on Disability Services
Promotes and facilitates the
maximum independence and participation of people with
disabilities in community life through information and
access to service and supports, and fosters coordination and
cooperation among government agencies. Personal Assistants
Service program provides up to 40 hours of help per week to
maximize independence. For
information.
Support Services to
the Aged and Disabled
Find out about the
Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged and Disabled (PAAD)
program, Senior Gold, the Lifeline Utility Assistance
programs, and the Hearing Aid Assistance to the Aged and
Disabled (HAAAD) program. Also financial eligibility for the
AIDS Drug Distribution Program (ADDP) and the Special
Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB) program. For
information.
Transportation
Discounts for the Aged and Disabled
Reduced fare programs are
available to seniors and disabled residents of New Jersey.
Also programs for drivers. For
information.
Temporary
Disability Insurance
Under the New Jersey Temporary
Disability Benefits Law, cash benefits are payable when you
cannot work because of sickness or injury NOT caused by your
job. New Jersey is one of only five states which provides
compulsory temporary disability insurance for workers.
For
information.
Disability
Insurance
The New Jersey system seeks to
establish an equitable balance between the needs of injured
workers and the needs of the employers of this state. The
law protects both the employee and the employer: Employees
receive reasonable and necessary medical care, temporary
disability benefits and, when documented, an award for
resulting permanent disability. Employers provide for the
cost of such coverage while being protected from more
expensive tort litigation and unlimited civil verdicts for
non-economic losses. For
information.
New Jersey
Medicaid
Finding Your Way through
Medicaid Managed Care. for New Jersey Families with Children
with Special Needs. For
information.
GovBenefits.gov --
New Jersey
Links to State benefits
programs in New Jersey. For
information.
United States
DisabilityInfo.gov
Your central gateway to the
Federal Government's disability-related information and
resources. This easy-to-use web portal is a directory of
government Web links relevant to people with disabilities,
their families, employers, service providers and other
community members. For
information.
GovBenefits.gov --
US
Links to 426 Federal programs,
a number of which offer special programs for people with
disabilities.
For information.
Social Security
Online -- Disability Programs
The Social Security and
Supplemental Security Income disability programs are the
largest of several Federal programs that provide assistance
to people with disabilities. While these two programs are
different in many ways, both are administered by the Social
Security Administration and only individuals who have a
disability and meet medical criteria may qualify for
benefits under either program. For
information.
Americans with
Disabilities Act -- Home Page
Everything you want to know
about the act including helpful detailed design
specifications and links to other Federal Agencies with ADA
responsibilities. For
information.
Americans with
Disabilities Act -- Consumer Law
An online brochure prepared with the support of the National
Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research.
For
information.
Americans with
Disabilities Act -- Links to References
This site is intended to provide local officials with
documents and information to help clarify understanding and
implementation of the law. For
information.
Americans with
Disabilities Act -- Civil Rights
The Americans with Disabilities Act provides comprehensive
civil rights protections to individuals with disabilities in
the areas of employment, state and local government
services, public accommodations, transportation, and
telecommunications. For
information. Additional
reference. For
information.
Information for Travelers
with Disabilities
Travel tips for
persons with disabilities
General information and advice with links to individual
airlines' travel assistance programs. For
information
Secaucus Senior
Citizen/Disabled Bus Service
Weekday and weekend scheduled
service for seniors and disabled adults. Also special trips
for shopping, entertainment, etc. Schedules are available at
the Senior Center and at the Town Clerk's office at Town
Hall. Call 201-865-4422 for information
Secaucus Medical
Escort Service
Transportation to doctors and
hospitals is available. Call 201-330-2014.
Hudson County
Transcend
Transportation available to those over 60 years of age and
to those with disabilities, including wheelchair accessible
for non-emergency medical appointments, dialysis, physical
and mental therapies, evening & Saturday dialysis,
competitive and non-competitive employment, food
shopping, nutrition sites, daytime mall shopping, Veterans
Services, and social and recreational activities. .
For
information
NJ Transit
Assessible Services
Information on accessible
services on NJ Transit
rail, bus,light rail, Access Link (paratransit) and
County Paratransit. Reduced
fare for senior citizens and
customers with disabilities is available.
MTA Guide to
Accessible Transit
A complete guide to all services available in nearby New
York City and adjacent suburbs for travel on Subways, Buses,
Commuter Trains and para-transit, including information and
application for reduced fare programs for seniors and
travelers wih disabiliies. For
information
PATH Trains -
Accessible Services
Information for customers
with disabilities and
application for Senior
Reduced Fare Card
AMTRAK
Trains
A complete guide to assessible services and reduced fare
programs for travelers with disabilities and senior
citizens. For
information
Theatre Development
Fund Accessibility Program
Designed to provide access in
New York City to the performing arts for individuals with
physical disabilities. For
information
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