2026 Accessible Faith Initiative Toolkit

For many families, attending church is a source of comfort and community. But for autistic individuals and their families, the church environment can sometimes feel overwhelming.

Bright lighting, loud music, crowded spaces, and unspoken social expectations can create sensory and emotional challenges without the right supports in place. Many congregations may not even realize these barriers exist, and that’s where we can help.

A New and Updated Toolkit

We are excited to share our newly updated Accessible Faith Initiative Toolkit! It’s designed to help places of worship become more autism friendly.

Since 2016, the Autism Faith Network has been creating practical resources to support churches that want to take meaningful steps toward inclusion. This FREE toolkit is filled with ideas and tools to help your congregation move from good intentions to thoughtful action.

What’s Inside the Toolkit?

Whether your place of worship is just beginning this journey or looking to strengthen existing efforts, this toolkit offers practical next steps. The redesigned toolkit includes:

• Activity ideas for Autism Awareness Month and beyond
• Sample social media posts and church announcements
• Guidance for starting a disability ministry
• Testimonials to inspire and encourage your congregation
• And more helpful resources to support inclusion

Next Steps

Please fill out the form below. Once you click “Submit,” you will be given a link to download the toolkit. We will follow up with you to hear how you’re using the toolkit and how it’s impacting your faith community. Your feedback helps us continue improving resources for places of worship everywhere.

It is our prayer that this toolkit will help create spaces where people of all abilities have the opportunity to belong, worship, and thrive. May it be a blessing to your congregation!