ASL Interpreted Special Event List
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Special Event Code
ONL-Online
INP = In Person
HYB = Hybrid (in person & online)
Some events require registration. Please register as far in advance as possible! It helps the planning committee with coordinating ASL interpreters. Ask them to keep you updated on what events will be ASL-Interpreted.
Some events offer scholarships. If you can't afford registration free, ask for a scholarship. Most events have scholarships available.
Know before you go: Before purchasing a plane ticket, contact the host. Registration forms typically include a contact person. Ask them to confirm that the event will be ASL-interpreted and to provide a list of all sessions that will have ASL interpretation.
Online: FREE ONLINE EVENT November 20–22, 2026
ASL Deaf District 38 | Area 58 GSR Assembly
All times listed in Pacific / Mountain / Central / Eastern Time.
Friday, November 20 Service Workshops
6:00–6:50 PM PT | 7:00–7:50 PM MT | 8:00–8:50 PM CT | 9:00–9:50 PM ET
AA Service Manual Workshop
Learn more about the AA Service Manual and how it guides our service work.
7:00–8:50 PM PT | 8:00–9:50 PM MT | 9:00–10:50 PM CT | 10:00–11:50 PM ET
General Service Representative (GSR) School
Learn about the role and responsibilities of a GSR and how to represent your home group in general service. Includes a PowerPoint presentation.
Saturday, November 21 Service, Speakers & Area Business
8:30 AM–12:00 PM PT | 9:30 AM–1:00 PM MT
10:30 AM–2:00 PM CT | 11:30 AM–3:00 PM ET
Service Committee Roundtable Schedule
Learn about three important AA service committees: Service Committee Presentations: Corrections Public Information (PI) Safety & Inclusion (SI)
New Service Opportunities: Interested in getting involved in service? We can work together to establish service positions within ASL Deaf District 38 and create more opportunities for Deaf AA members to participate in service.
12:00–1:00 PM PT | 1:00–2:00 PM MT | 2:00–3:00 PM CT | 3:00–4:00 PM ET
Lunchtime Speaker A hearing AA member will share their experience, strength, and hope from their time inside prison.
1:00–6:00 PM PT | 2:00–7:00 PM MT | 3:00–8:00 PM CT | 4:00–9:00 PM ET
Area Business Meeting Participate in discussions and decisions that support AA service throughout Area 58. To review motions and access voting links on the day of the business meeting, visit: https://www.aa-oregon.org/assembly-information/
6:00–7:00 PM PT | 7:00–8:00 PM MT | 8:00–9:00 PM CT | 9:00–10:00 PM ET
Dinner Speaker A Deaf AA member will share their experience, strength, and hope.
7:00–9:00 PM PT | 8:00–10:00 PM MT | 9:00–11:00 PM CT | 10:00 PM–12:00 AM ET
Ask It Basket (Time Permitting) An opportunity to ask questions, share concerns, and learn more about AA service.
Sunday, November 22 District & GSR Sharing
8:00–9:50 AM PT | 9:00–10:50 AM MT | 10:00–11:50 AM CT | 11:00 AM–12:50 PM ET
District, Intergroup, YPAA & PDAC Reports
Hear updates, share information, and learn about service activities and opportunities across Area 58.
10:00 AM–12:00 PM PT | 11:00 AM–1:00 PM MT |
12:00–2:00 PM CT | 1:00–3:00 PM ET
GSR Sharing Sessions
Share experiences, exchange ideas, and learn from one another to strengthen our districts and our service work.
Join Us in Service! ASL Deaf District 38 looks forward to building connections, exploring new service opportunities, and strengthening our commitment to carrying the AA message to those who still suffer.
Service keeps us connected. Unity keeps us moving forward!
Online: OIAA2026 Online International Convention, November 20-22 Join Us! OIAA2026 Online International Convention, with interpretation and ASL, celebrating the Three Legacies of Alcoholics Anonymous: Recovery, Unity and Service.
FREE REGISTRATION explore the program, and plan your convention weekend today: https://aa-intergroup.org/oiaa2026/.
ASL Meeting Schedule https://aa-intergroup.org/oiaa2026-asl-interpreted-meetings/
7th Tradition Contributions are optional.
Explore Many Paths to Recovery—on Day One, Meditation: Emotional Sobriety—The Next Frontier on Day Two, and enjoy a little Rule 62 fun on Day Three—with much more along the way. English and translated OIAA2026 Online Convention flyers are located here.
In person: November 27 to 29 https://cscypaa.org/ Connecticut State Convention of Young People in AA - CSCYPAA 41 will be hosted at the Mystic Marriott Hotel from FLYER
In Person: December 4-6, 2026, Pacific Regional Forum at the Wyndham San Diego Bayside in San Diego, CA
FLYER Includes hotel discount code
Update: Area 08 is the host this year. They are working with Deaf AA members and planning on ASL Interpretation.
What is a Regional Forum?
Watch this video
HYBRID: December 12, 2026 Accessibility Roundtable: A roundtable conversation about accessibility with Deaf friends. ASL Interpreter David Evans Hosted by Accessibilities Chair Area 62 (South Carolina)
2-3 pm Eastern | 1-3 pm Central | 12-1 pm Mountain | 11-12 Pacific
zoom id: 418 843 0570 passcode: 377561
Flyer Address on flyer
SHOUT OUT TO DEAF ALCOHOLICS IN SOUTH CAROLINA
NEED ACCESS TO IN PERSON AA meetings in or around Greenville, SC? Please email 62access@area62.org
Online: Saturday, December 12, 2026 Online event AA Through Deaf Eyes
4 pm Pacific | 5 pm Mountain | 6 pm Central | 7 pm Eastern.
Meeting ID: 886 0360 7400 P asscode: tde
Mark Your Calendar: Future AA Through Deaf Eyes Series Dates
Join us on Zoom for an hour of fun workshop and connection with Deaf AA Community on the second Saturday of the month. See website for more details
We will be hosting every other month at 4 pm Pacific | 5 pm Mountain | 6 pm Central | 7 pm Eastern. Meeting ID: 886 0360 7400 Passcode: tde
December 12, 2026 — The Twelve Steps — A workshop exploring AA's Twelve Steps through Deaf experiences, with a focus on recovery, shared experience and applying the Steps in daily life.
February 13, 2027 — Sponsorship in Deaf AA
April 10, 2027 — Long-Term Sobriety
June 10, 2027 — Family and Relationships
August 14, 2027 — Dual Diagnosis
In Person: 🌟 NERAASA 2027 NORTHEAST REGIONAL · AA SERVICE ASSEMBLY 🌟 Flyer
February 26–28, 2027 Honoring Our Past • Embracing Our Future
Westchester Marriott | Tarrytown, NY
A SPECIAL INVITATION TO DEAF AND HARD-OF-HEARING A.A. MEMBERS! MORE DETAILS HERE
n Person: March Rochester New York Flower City Convention https://rochesteraa.org/convention-fcfc
HBRID n Person and Online: March 5- 7, 2027 Seattle, Washington PRAASA (Pacific Region AA Service Assembly) https://praasa.org/ REGISTRATION is now open
In Person: March 25-28, 2027 San Diego Spring Round Up https://rcs.squaredroot.net/org/SDSRU Interpreters will be available throughout the convention.Join 25-30+ Deaf AA members who attend this annual event. Bring your sponsees, your friends, your family. Fellowship, speakers, workshops, and recovery in one place.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
• AA, Al-Anon, and Alateen speakers
• Multiple workshops and meetings
• Social events and fellowship
• Hotel on-site (group rates available)
• Accessible accommodations
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION:$50 www.sandiegospringroundup.com/register. MORE INFO: www.sandiegospringroundup.com
Questions? Contact: sdsrusecretary@gmail.com
In Person: April 15~18, 2027 The 54th ACYPAA (All-California Young People in Alcoholics Anonymous) Roundup that will take place in Ontario, California https://www.acypaa.org/
In Person: April 23-25, 2027 Conference of the Lakes New York https://www.conferenceofthelakes.org/
In Person: May 28-30, 2027 Minneapolis MN Gopher State Roundup https://rcs.squaredroot.net/org/GSR
In Person: June 11-13, 2027 Akron ANNUAL FOUNDERS’ DAY https://foundersday.org
Hybrid: June 25-27, 2027 Boardman, Oregon Pacific Northwest Conference https://www.pnc1948.org/ (location changes every year)
2030 International Convention St. Louis, Missouri
2035 International Convention Indianapolis, Indiana
Registration is free.
The host committee for each regional forum is responsible for providing ASL interpretation upon request, including coordinating and paying for interpreters.
To help ensure accommodations can be arranged, please register and request ASL interpretation as far in advance as possible.
To obtain the host committee’s contact information, please email Regionalforums@aa.org
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Please add this logo to flyers, website and schedules.
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ASL fund for Conferences: Example from ACYPAA - All California Young People in Alcoholics Anonymous. 7th Tradition Flyer & FAQ ASL Budget