We are working in co-operation with the Area 29 Accessibilities Committee to find out how you can assist in making your group more accessible.

Accessibility Needs, but not limited to:

  • Alcoholics who are deaf or hard of hearing.
  • Alcoholics who live in rural areas/isolated, home or hospital bound.
  • Alcoholics who do not have transportation or are unable to drive themselves due to health conditions or DUI.
  • Alcoholics who are in nursing homes/foster care homes.
  • Alcoholics who use a wheelchair, walker, or cane.
  • Alcoholics who are blind or have low vision.
  • Alcoholics who speak a foreign language or English as a second language.
  • Alcoholics who have limited English reading or writing skills.
  • Alcoholics who are single parents that are unable to find suitable childcare attend meetings.
  • Alcoholics who are developmentally disabled.
AA Accessibility Resources

How can you help?

  • Take the Survey

Please help Area 29 Accessibilities Committee evaluate the needs of our groups by completing the four (4) survey questions below. The more information you share, the more we will know where group needs are and where Area 29 Accessibilities Committee efforts should be focused.

Group Accessibility Survey

Also…

  • Walk through your group site with the SMF-208 Accessibilities Checklist. Please notify the Intergroup to ensure that your group’s accessibility is reflected in its meeting profile in the schedule.
    • We are looking to compile a list of the following members to help carry the message to those with accessibility concerns below.
    • Individuals willing to help those who are unfamiliar with technology and needing help with virtual or telephone meetings.
    • Members who are bilingual and willing to be available as needed.
    • Individuals willing to connect long term by phone or mail with persons in recovery who are homebound.
    • Members to help carry the message of recovery/meetings to assisted living facilities, nursing homes, military institutions, and the homebound.
  • Let us know if someone needs assistance or your meeting needs accessibility.
  • Consider asking your Group to have an Accessibilities point person (or chairperson).

If you have any questions, contact the Area 29 Accessibilities Chair– accessibility@marylandaa.org.

SMF-208 AA Accessibilities Checklist [pdf]