Accessibility and New Technologies (NAATW 2014)
Presenter: Virginia M., Area 06 || Examine how ASL video meetings, text chat, captions, screen readers, and accessible web design can reduce barriers for deaf and hard-of-hearing alcoholics.
National A.A. Technology Workshop

Presenter: Virginia M., Area 06 || Examine how ASL video meetings, text chat, captions, screen readers, and accessible web design can reduce barriers for deaf and hard-of-hearing alcoholics.

Presenter: Gayle T. (Area 72) || Introduce nontechnical service volunteers to the basics of website ownership, content management, accessible tools, shared documentation, and participation in web service.

Presenter: Keith D., Area 68 || Walk through practical decisions involved in implementing an AA service entity website, from domains, hosting, email, security, documentation, and content ownership to rotation planning.

Presenter: Chuck D., Area 05 || Explore how AA videos can support area service work, group engagement, outreach, and accessibility.

Presenter: Dennis B., Area 36 || Build a technology roadmap that helps an area plan, prioritize, document, and sustain technology service work.

Presenter: David C., Area 57 || Explore opportunities and challenges technology committees face when applying AA principles to websites, communication, anonymity, and service support.

Presenters: Keith D., Area 68; Lois L., Area 38 || Review the technical evolution of long-running AA websites, including meeting searches, online stores, CMS choices, and maintenance lessons.

Presenter: John P. (Area 72), Ross D. (Area 57), Jenn D. (Area 07) || How Area-level website service can grow from basic webservant duties into broader technology committee work.

Presenters: Blaine B., Brouck H. || Explore the 12 Statements of Technology, a set of technology principles for AA service work, including the background and experiences that led to their development as a fellowship resource.

Presenters: Conley B., Clayton V., Don M. || Connect the Steps, Traditions, Concepts, and Conference Charter as a unified framework for recovery, unity, service, and technology-related group conscience.

Presenter: Curt S., Area 09 || Examine Facebook-related questions around AA public information, anonymity, group visibility, and responsible online participation.

Presenter: Julie S., Area 10 || Consider how AA technology appears to a newcomer encountering digital tools, online content, and anonymity practices for the first time.