ACCESSIBILITIES

The AASWVA District 13 Accessibilities Committee helps to coordinate the flow of information between the Virginia Area, District

Committees and the Groups related to carrying the message to alcoholics who may experience physical disabilities, chronic illness, deafness, hearing impairments, blindness, vision impairments, limited access to easy-to-read literature or audio materials, intellectual or developmental disabilities, or language or other communication barriers. Our aim is to work with other committees to help inform the public,service agencies, treatment centers, hospitals, correctional facilities, groups and/or AA members, of these efforts to make AA accessible to everyone, including those who may have diverse needs. Please reach out if you have questions or accommodation requests.

Safety Information

Link to Workbooks

English

Accessibilities Workbook 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.
https://www.aa.org/sites/default/files/literature/M-48i_0924.pdf

Spanish

Libro de Trabajo para Accesibilidades 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.
https://www.aa.org/sites/default/files/literature/sm-48i_SNWorkbook.pdf