Deaf AA Support Line
Click on the YouTube video to learn how to make a vlog for the Grapevine ASL playlist
More information can be found on the Deaf Alcoholic Vodcast Team - AA Service Committee Website
This AA Service Committee works with Deaf alcoholics to make Deaf alcoholic vodcasts and provide them to Grapevine & La Viña YouTube Channel.
Grapevine American Sign Language Playlist
The following videos feature Deaf AA members sharing their experience in American Sign Language (ASL).
In keeping with AA’s tradition of personal anonymity at the level of public media, the individuals shown on screen are paid interpreters and are not AA members.
The names shown in the videos are not the real first names of the AA members.
This AA member keeps an open mind and an open heart, and finds that fellowship is key.
Daily drinking landed Jim in the hospital and that lead to his decision to get sober
A member shares experience, strength and hope on the first three steps of the AA program of recovery.
An early taste of alcohol hit the spot. Now prayer and meditation keep him on his sober journey.
As Cecil worked through the steps, things started to change. Cravings became less and less he stayed sober by continuing to go to meetings and by following the steps. Now Cecil is sober for 10 years
Troubles with the law brought Leland to want recovery, he still struggled but the Twelve Steps helped him find a higher power and sobriety.
A deaf Native American with a rough start in life shares experience, strength and hope in American Sign Language.
Struggling with meetings as a deaf member, Keith finds that an open mind and an open heart are the keys to connecting with others.
Grapevine News August 2024 Announcing the ASL vodcast playlist
Contact the Deaf Alcoholic Vodcast Team for information about how to submit a vodcast.
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