of Alcoholics Anonymous
of Alcoholics Anonymous
Some AA members have asked whether the Portland Deaf Access Committee is part of Oregon Area 58 or the Accessibility Committee. Here’s a reply from Madeleine P., Area 58 Past Delegate, Past Pacific Regional Trustee, and PDAC Fundraising Chair I…
An explanation for hearing persons A common misconception about American Sign Language is that it is a simple translation of English. Native Deaf ASL users find it difficult to process written text because it’s actually a whole different language. Signed…
From Portland Deaf Access Committee Dear AA Groups, If you are approached by a Deaf person who wants to attend your meeting, PDAC is here to help. Please reach out to us through email info@pdacaa.org. We can help to arrange…
Links to resources on the General Service Office website (AA.org): The GSO literature catalog includes A.A. literature available in ASL.Write to: General Service Office, PO Box 459, Grand Central Station, New York, NY 10163Email: access@aa.org Phone: Call the Order Entry…
When addressing access needs please ask the Deaf, late-deafened or Hard of Hearing AA member what form of translation works best for them. There is no one right answer to this question. Deaf, late-deafened, and Hard of Hearing individuals are…
How to work with an interpreter – Professional interpreters follow the Code of Professional Conduct. View this and lots of other great information available from the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf. Courtesy of the NewYork City Deaf Access Committee: What to…