accesSOS in the news

Articles and press coverage highlighting our work and mission of emergency access for all

accesSOS on NBC National News with Lester Holt

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

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

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The App Making 911 More Accessible for the Deaf Community (NowThis)

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

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

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

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7 quick facts about accesSOS - a text to 911 app that triages emergency responses and gets people the help they actually need

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

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

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

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

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Emergency App Makes 911 Accessible for Deaf and Hard of Hearing

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accesSOS is recognized as a gold-level Guidestar participant

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

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Episode #6: Crisis Communications Technology for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (The Crisis Response Podcast)

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Deaf Americans face danger with inadequate 911 text services

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