This committee chair will coordinate accessibility needs and issues for district 10. Accessibility needs are defined as applying to any members who come into the program that have difficulties participating in AA due to mental, physical, geographic, cultural, ethnic, spiritual, or emotional barriers. There are no special alcoholics. Other Committee duties are:
- Facilitating communication with A.A. members with disabilities including, but not limited to, being homebound or hospitalized, deaf, blind, non-English speaking as well as physically or mentally challenged.
- Compiling and maintaining a list of members within the district who have special communication skills or are willing to help drive disabled members to meetings and other A.A. functions.
- Notifying the area accessibility committee of ASL (sign) interpreted A.A. meetings for our deaf or hard-of-hearing members within the district.
- Maintaining and continuing to expand the district Accessibility Lending Library.
- Coordinating with other district committees to identify opportunities to carry the message to those with disabilities.
This position has a budgeted Line-Item for reimbursement of expenses accrued. See the Trusted Servant Reimbursement Policy (Appendix C) for reimbursement clarifications.