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NBC

Texting 911 can be the safer option sometimes – but your location may not be as accurate

NBC

Texting 911 can be the safer option sometimes – but your location may not be as accurate

USA Today

911 is a literal lifeline in our worst moments. Why does the system favor voice over text?

USA Today

911 is a literal lifeline in our worst moments. Why does the system favor voice over text?

Forbes

California’s ‘Text-To-911’ System Inaccessible To Deaf Community

Forbes

California’s ‘Text-To-911’ System Inaccessible To Deaf Community

Now This

The App Making 911 More Accessible for the Deaf Community

Now This

The App Making 911 More Accessible for the Deaf Community

NBC Bay Area

Text-to-911 can't geolocate as accurately as voice calls, puts vulnerable more at risk

NBC Bay Area

Text-to-911 can't geolocate as accurately as voice calls, puts vulnerable more at risk

Good Good Good

accesSOS's United Nations presentation has gone viral with more than 4M views

Good Good Good

accesSOS's United Nations presentation has gone viral with more than 4M views

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GPS World

GPS is a cornerstone for emergency services

GPS World

GPS is a cornerstone for emergency services

Forbes

accesSOS Founder Gabriella Wong Is Tackling Unequal Access To Emergency Services

Forbes

accesSOS Founder Gabriella Wong Is Tackling Unequal Access To Emergency Services

Stand Together

6 facts about accesSOS, a text-to-911 app that gets you the right help

Stand Together

6 facts about accesSOS, a text-to-911 app that gets you the right help

SF Chronicle

What will stop S.F. traffic deaths? Politicians push street changes, outreach to vulnerable

SF Chronicle

What will stop S.F. traffic deaths? Politicians push street changes, outreach to vulnerable

LinkedIn

911 is a call away for most Americans, but for millions, they are left out of our emergency help system

LinkedIn

911 is a call away for most Americans, but for millions, they are left out of our emergency help system

Forbes

She’s Making Emergency Help Accessible Through Text-to-911

Forbes

She’s Making Emergency Help Accessible Through Text-to-911

abc7 News

Social justice, equity-focused entrepreneurs pitch 'Tech for Good' ideas for cash

abc7 News

Social justice, equity-focused entrepreneurs pitch 'Tech for Good' ideas for cash

AmeriDisability

Emergency App Makes 911 Accessible for Deaf and Hard of Hearing

AmeriDisability

Emergency App Makes 911 Accessible for Deaf and Hard of Hearing

NBC Bay Area

Woman voices concerns with 'Call If You Can, Text If You Can’t' 911 system

NBC Bay Area

Woman voices concerns with 'Call If You Can, Text If You Can’t' 911 system

Trek Medics Int'l

Crisis Communications Technology for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (The Crisis Response Podcast)

Trek Medics Int'l

Crisis Communications Technology for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (The Crisis Response Podcast)

Scripps News

Deaf Americans face danger with inadequate 911 text services

Scripps News

Deaf Americans face danger with inadequate 911 text services

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