Rob Molla, UUA Director of Human Resources contacted the UUA staff liaison for EqUUal Access Mark Bernstein a few weeks ago. Mark met with Rob and had a preliminary conversation to discuss general issues related to accessibility as outlined by the EqUUal Access Board of Directors. Following this meeting, Rob said he would be back in touch with an invitation to representatives of EqUUal Access to tour the building and make recommendations.
On Tuesday, March 12, Suzanne Fast, Vice President of EqUUal Access, Carol Agate, EqUUal Access Treasurer, and Barbara Ceconi toured the new building. They identified a list of needed accommodations, which Rob documented, distributing copies to Peter Morales, Harlan Limpert, Kay Montgomery, Tim Brennen, and Mark Bernstein. Near the end of the tour, Rob indicated that there would be ongoing consultation with EA. The building has been gutted by the current owner, and the UUA is working with an architect.
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"They identified a list of needed accommodations, which Rob documented, distributing copies to Peter Morales, Harlan Limpert, Kay Montgomery, Tim Brennen, and Mark Bernstein. Near the end of the tour, Rob indicated that there would be ongoing consultation with EA."
Hopefully the UUA will actually act on the recommendations rather than all but totally ignoring them as they have done with numerous recommendations for reform of the UUA's clergy misconduct policies and procedures. . . Funny how there is no ongoing consultation with UU clergy abuse victims. No UUs?
This really is an historic event in the lives of the UUA and EqUUal Access.The decision to move the headquarters from 25 Beacon St indicates that the UUA recognizes the need for modern facilities to accommodate current and future growth, technology, and physical access, but what is most noteworthy to EqUUal Access is that the highest levels of the UUA reached out to EA for our input and expertise on accessibility requirements. They have been exceedingly inclusive and open and want us to be part of the ongoing building renovation process. This is a win-win for the UUA and EqUUal Access. I am proud to be part of a faith tradition which lives its social justice values so clearly. Carolyn Cartland
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