Accessibilities
“Accessibility challenges apply to all alcoholics who have difficulties participating in Alcoholics Anonymous, whether those are mental, physical, geographic, cultural, or other factors that vary among people. Some of these alcoholics may experience barriers to accessing the A.A. message, including the literature, meetings, Twelve Step work, and the service structure…
It’s easy to be unaware of accessibility barriers. The isolation that an access barrier may cause may not be readily evident. Respect for the dignity of others is the foundation for all our efforts to carry the message to alcoholics with diverse needs, with emphasis on identification rather than on how we are different.”
– A.A. Guidelines, Accessibility for All Alcoholics
GSO Accessibility Resources (English)
Accessibilities Workbook (English)
For A.A.s seeking to carry the message to alcoholics who experience barriers to accessing A.A.’s program of recovery, this workbook offers shared experience on working with Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing and Blind individuals; with Elder alcoholics; and in underserved or remote communities. Physical barriers and access issues are also discussed.
Remote Communities Kit List (English)
Remote Communities Committees use the Accessibilities Kit. The kit contains the workbook and a selection of pamphlets, guidelines and order forms associated with Remote Communities Committee work.
GSO Accessibility Resources (Spanish)
Accessibilities Workbook (Spanish)
Para los A.A. que desean llevar el mensaje a los alcohólicos que encuentran barreras para acceder al programa de recuperación de Alcohólicos Anónimos, este libro de trabajo ofrece experiencia compartida acerca de trabajar con los Sordos, los Duros de Oído y los Ciegos; con alcohólicos mayores y con los que viven en comunidades remotas o subatendidas. Se consideran también problemas de acceso físico.
Remote Communities Kit List (Spanish)
Los comités de comunidades remotas utilizan el paquete de accesibilidades. El paquete contiene el libro de trabajo y una selección de folletos, guías y formularios de pedidos relacionados con la labor de los comités de comunidades remotas.
Accessibilities Checklist (Spanish)
Contact Information
Accessibilities Chair Email: access@aavirginia.org
Accessibilities Coordinator Email: accesscoord@aavirginia.org
