National A.A. Technology Workshop
Presenters: Paul H. & Jake C. || Features members of AA in VR demonstrating how immersive virtual-reality meetings create meaningful fellowship, accessibility, and anonymity for alcoholics worldwide.
Presenter: Dawn H. || How AA service committees can responsibly use digital public-service announcements—primarily the existing PSAs from AA.org—to reach suffering alcoholics who search for help online, especially on platforms like Facebook and Instagram.
Presenter: Lois L. || How clear, thoughtful design directly supports AA’s ability to carry the message by removing barriers to communication in flyers, websites, forms, and digital materials.
Presenter: Virginia M. || Center the experience of members who feel left behind by technology and show how group conscience, clear roles, and welcoming practices can make digital meetings safer and more inclusive.
Presenter: Mary P. || Introduce website accessibility as a design responsibility, including user experience, semantic structure, mobile access, screen readers, and usable meeting information.
Presenter: Virginia || How ASL video resources, online meetings, interpreters, captions, and service access have expanded technology support for deaf AA members.
Presenters: Thom R. and David W. || Examine Zoom security for AA meetings by identifying disruption patterns, safety risks, settings choices, and moderator responsibilities.
Presenter: Lisa R.. Albany, CA || Adapt AA literature use for virtual settings so online members can access, read, hear, and discuss shared material.
Presenter: Melissa E., Durham, NC || Use simple usability testing methods to improve AA websites for newcomers, members, and trusted servants.
Presenter: Royce E., Freehold Township, NJ || Review virtual meeting best practices for group purpose, nonprofit setup, hosting platforms, self-support, anonymity, community, and technical roles.
Presenter: Laura S., St. Louis, MO || Plan virtual and hybrid events more effectively through pre-production documents, run-of-show planning, role clarity, and shared information workflows.
Presenters: Allise B., Bryan, TX; Shannon O., Scottsdale, AZ || Compare translation, interpretation, transcription, captioning, and language-service tools that can help AA communities communicate accurately across languages.
Presenter: Mike W., Boston, MA; Laura S., St. Louis, MO || Focus on how NAATW is delivering a hybrid livestreamed experience during the workshop, from hardware and software to logistics, to ensure both online and in-person attendees can participate fully in the event.
Presenters: Jeff B., Jennifer B., Gayle F. || A trending topic in our Fellowship, how can an online-only group with no physical address have a voice in AA’s General Service structure?
Presenter: John E. || Use online meeting tools and practical tech support to carry the message into isolated communities and facilities.
Presenters: Joyce C., Mike M., Tommy S., Laura S., Mike W. || Compare practical approaches for moving from virtual meetings to hybrid formats that support both in-room and online participation for various service entities, from home groups to Area Assemblies.
Presenter: Lois L., St. Louis, MO || Consider how AA technology post COVID-19 could preserve useful changes while preparing for an uncertain future.
Presenter: Lisa R., Albany, CA || Apply UX principles to make AA websites, apps, and online tools easier, clearer, and more accessible for real users.
Presenters: Royce E., Freehold, NF; Monica F., Chicago, IL; Ginger S., Area 47, NY || Three members share their experiences with various formats for Recovery Meetings, Service Meetings & Assemblies and how members with accessibility needs benefit from online formats.
Presenters: Phillip C., Nashville, TN; Spencer W., Atlanta, GA || Various ways technology can be used to carry the message and enhance attendee experience at AA Conferences.
Presenters: Paul S., Kunming, Yunnan; Nagini V., Pitea, Sweden; Sean W., China || Share international experience using technology to connect AA members across countries, languages, and remote conditions.
Presenter: Cheri J., Kansas City, MO, Area 39 || Review practical website considerations for multilingual AA communities, including Spanish-language navigation, meeting listings, and character encoding.
Presenters: Susan W., Austin, TX; Tim R., RV Nomad; Elizabeth J., Beverly Hills, FL || Highlight how online tools, email groups, and remote meetings help carry the message to members without local access to AA.
Presenter: Norman, Deaf Access Committee || Examine how technology can help reach underserved alcoholics, especially Deaf members and others facing access barriers.