AA Group Manual - Fort Wayne AA

and, when appropriate, arrange for group volunteers
to join together in carrying the A.A. message at
professional meetings, seminars, and more. (In
some groups, the functions of the C.P.C. and Public
Information representatives are combined.)
The C.P.C. Workbook and the pamphlets "If You
Are a Professional, Alcoholics Anonymous Wants to
Work with You," "Members of the Clergy Ask About
A.A.," and other pertinent literature can be of
assistance to C.P.C. representatives in reaching out to
professionals.
Special Needs Committee Liaison
The special needs representative may coordinate any
needed assistance to those with special needs within
their home group. Many special needs representatives
find it beneficial to communicate with their intergroup
(central office) when trying to reach those with special
needs. Some areas or districts have special needs
committees.
While there are no special A.A. members, many
members have special needs. A.A.s who are blind or
visually impaired may need help with transportation
to a meeting. A deaf or hearing-impaired member
may need a sign language interpreter, or special
listening device, in order to hear what is being
shared. A.A.s with special needs may also include
those who are homebound, those who require a
meeting with wheelchair access, or those who are
unable to read. Conference-approved literature and
other service material is available in various formats
to accommodate those with special needs, such as
Braille, large print, American Sign Language, or the
spoken word on audiotape or compact disk. The
service piece, "Serving Alcoholics with Special Needs"
and the A.A. guidelines "Carry the A.A. Message to
the Deaf Alcoholic" can provide direction and guidance
for those interested in working with A.A.s with special
needs.
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