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Interpretation Contest
The Deaf Alcoholic Vodcast Team is having an English to American Sign Language interpretation contest.
Who can enter the contest >>Any Deaf AA member.
Deadline: December 31, 2024
Each winner will receive a free subscription to the AA Grapevine magazine.
Please send us a video of your American Sign Language interpretation of either the AA Responsibility Statement, the AA Preamble, or both to: deafgvteam@gmail.com
Sunday December 8, 2024
Grapevine American Sign Language Playlist Workshop
9:30 am Pacific, 10:30 am Mountain, 11:30 am Central, 12:30 pm Eastern
Have you seen the Grapevine American Sign Language Playlist??
Come learn how to submit a vodcast for the Grapevine ASL playlist. Carry the AA message to the still suffering Deaf alcoholic.
Host: Deaf Alcoholic Vodcast Team AA Service Committee. The DAVT works with AA Access Committees and Deaf alcoholics to make Deaf alcoholic vodcasts and provide them to Grapevine YouTube Channel.
Meeting ID: 816 9644 1163
Passcode: GVASL
ASL digital event flyer / public service announcement regarding registration for the July 3-6, 2025 international convention to be held in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
*Information for those who may have entry issues due to past criminal history: Click here
Dépliant numérique de l'ASL / annonce de service public concernant l'inscription à la convention internationale du 3 au 6 juillet 2025 qui se tiendra à Vancouver, en Colombie-Britannique, au Canada.
*Informations pour ceux qui pourraient avoir des problèmes d'entrée en raison d'antécédents criminels : Cliquez ic
Registration Opened - September 10, 2024 See updated information on the Deaf Alcoholic Fellowship International Convention (DAFIC) webpage
Make plans to attend the July 3 - 6, 2025 A.A. International Convention scheduled in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Taking place once every five years, the A.A. International Convention marks the anniversary of Bill W.’s first meeting with Dr. Bob and the birth of Alcoholics Anonymous in 1935. A.A. members and their families and friends from around the globe attend the event. At the International Convention people attend meetings, workshops, dances and events. A highlight is the traditional flag ceremony to celebrate sobriety worldwide.
Timezonemap.pngNational A.A. Technology Workshop Summary of technology updates for Deaf Access 2019 - 2024
GSO provides ASL Interpreters "IF" requested for these events. It's important you register and request ASL Interpretation. email Regionalforums@aa.org
Regional Map: A map outlining the 8 A.A. regions in the United States and Canada.
Sign up sheet for Deaf/Hard of Hearing "AA" members that are interested in sharing their recovery story or be a panelist at an AA meeting or event.
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The Promises from ASL AA Big Book Chapter 6 Into Action Page 83 & 84
A Vision For You ASL A.A. Big Book in ASL: Chapter 11 Page 164
AA Responsibility Statement
I am responsible,
when anyone,
anywhere reaches out for help,
I want the hand of A.A. always to be there.
And for that: I am responsible.
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