Mission Statement
We explore, develop, and offer resources to alcoholics with significant barriers to receiving the A.A.message and to participating in our program of recovery. We want A.A. to be available to all alcoholics who reach out for it.
We focus on
• Projects that support members with a variety of accessibility challenges.
• Communications that keep the public and appropriate agencies informed about A.A. accessibility.
• Providing resources and guidance to groups so that they can accommodate all A.A. members
Join us
Our committee meets the first Wednesday of every month at 6:30 p.m.
We extend an invitation to anyone who would like to make A.A. accessible to all.
• How can we serve you?
• Are you interested in joining our committee?
• Do you need more information for a fellow?
Request Accessibility Services
To assist in coordinating services for maximum participation at your event/meeting, please fill out our online form. A Spanish version of the form is available for download (click here) and return to accessibilities@ct-aa.org
Background on Accessibilities Committees
Accessibility challenges apply to all alcoholics who have difficulties participating in Alcoholics Anonymous, whether those are mental, physical, geographic, cultural, or other factors that vary among people. Some of these alcoholics may experience barriers to accessing the A.A. message, including the literature, meetings, Twelve Step work, and the service structure. For the purpose of these guidelines in defining the accessibility issues that many alcoholics face, we refer primarily to persons who are blind or and/or deaf, have hearing and/or vision loss, those who are housebound or chronically ill, those who are living with the effects of brain injury or stroke, and many others who may have various kinds of abilities. Barriers to the message of Alcoholics Anonymous are not always readily evident.