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We want to make sure that everyone can quickly contact emergency services through our text-based, 24/7, free mobile app.
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For some people, speaking during an emergency isn’t safe. accesSOS offers a quiet way to reach 911 without making a phone call.

#Accessibility #BreakTheSilence #EmergencyHelp #SafetyForAll
Screen of the accesSOS app showing a map with a location pin at 3301 Palace Dr. in San Francisco. Below, users can select emergency services needed—Medical, Police, or Fire—without making a phone call.
December 17, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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Poll: Have you ever thought about how you’d contact 911 if you couldn’t speak?

#EmergencyAccess #CommunityVoices #YourOpinionMatters
December 14, 2025 at 6:26 PM
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👀 Want to see how accesSOS works before you need it? Test Mode lets you try the app without contacting 911.

#TechForGood #EaseOfUse #EmergencyResponse #SafetyForAll
Home screen of the accesSOS app showing a map with a red location pin centered near Borden Road in Richland. At the bottom are two buttons: a red “Report emergency” button and a white “Test app” button.
December 13, 2025 at 6:26 PM
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When seconds matter, simplicity matters too. accesSOS lets you report an emergency quickly without needing to explain anything out loud.

#TechForGood #AppDemo #EaseOfUse #EmergencyResponse
Emergency summary screen with location details, medical and police emergency selected, notes of chest pain and bleeding, contact information, and a “Contact Help” button.
December 12, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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We’re thrilled to announce our new partnership with SCADA!

Together, we’re taking action to make emergency communication more accessible, safer, and easier for Deaf and Hard of Hearing communities.

Read our full press release to learn more: [https://shorturl.at/E62dO]
December 9, 2025 at 8:18 PM
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Help make your community safer. Share accesSOS and download the app today.

#CommunitySafety #TogetherWeCan #SafetyForAll #Nonprofit
Side-by-side mockups of the accesSOS app displayed on two smartphones. The left screen shows an emergency report page with a map at the top, an address listed as ‘3301 Palace Dr, San Francisco, CA,’ and buttons to choose the type of emergency: Medical, Police, Mental, or Fire. The right screen shows the accesSOS logo above a large red QR code with the text ‘Scan to Download’ underneath.
December 6, 2025 at 8:04 PM
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For people in dangerous situations, accesSOS offers a safe, silent way to get emergency help.

#Accessibility #EmergencyHelp #SafetyForAll
A smartphone screen displaying the ‘Emergency details’ page of an emergency app. The page asks, ‘What happened?’ and shows six selectable options: Physically unstable, Can’t breathe, Traffic accident, Injury, Pain, and Suspicious activity. A red ‘Next’ button and a ‘Skip’ option appear at the bottom.
December 5, 2025 at 7:17 PM
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Q&A: "Does the app tell 911 where I am?"

Yes — accesSOS automatically shares your GPS location so responders know exactly where to go.

#FAQ #EmergencyHelp #MythBusting #AccessMatters
A smartphone screen showing the ‘Location’ page of the accesSOS app. A map with a red marker pinpoints an exact location labeled 3301 Palace Dr, San Francisco, CA. Below, a message reminds users to confirm their location so emergency services can find them, with a red ‘Next’ button at the bottom.
December 4, 2025 at 7:41 PM
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We’re honored to be named a People-First AI Fund recipient by the OpenAI Foundation. This support accelerates our work on making 911 accessible for all and to expand what’s possible for the people we serve and the communities we invest in. We’re excited for what’s ahead. Thank you!

#openai
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December 3, 2025 at 9:24 PM
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In a crisis, accesSOS shares your location and emergency description instantly, helping dispatchers respond faster and communicate with you safely.

#Accessibility #DeafCommunity #EmergencyHelp #SafetyForAll
Two phone screens showing accesSOS in action: one with a 911 text thread displaying the user’s emergency details and dispatcher responses, and the other showing the accesSOS screen indicating the app is contacting a 911 dispatcher.
December 3, 2025 at 6:56 PM
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Emergencies happen everywhere—accesSOS’s multi-language support helps everyone reach help faster.

#LanguageJustice #Multilingual #AccessForAll #TranslationMatters
Interface screens from a multilingual emergency app showing translated text in several different languages. The screens display options for emergency type, location sharing, progress updates, and dispatcher communication.
December 2, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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In a crisis, every second counts. Download accesSOS before an emergency happens.

#DownloadNow #SaveLives #FreeApp #EmergencyAccess
Side-by-side mockups of the accesSOS app displayed on two smartphones. The left screen shows an emergency report page with a map at the top, an address listed as ‘3301 Palace Dr, San Francisco, CA,’ and buttons to choose the type of emergency: Medical, Police, Mental, or Fire. The right screen shows the accesSOS logo above a large red QR code with the text ‘Scan to Download’ underneath.
November 30, 2025 at 6:17 PM
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In moments of panic, describing your location is hard. accesSOS uses your GPS to make sure 911 knows exactly where to go.

#PinpointSafety #LocationSavesLives #GPSforGood #WhereYouAreMatters
A smartphone screen showing the ‘Location’ page of the accesSOS app. A map with a red marker pinpoints an exact location labeled 3301 Palace Dr, San Francisco, CA. Below, a message reminds users to confirm their location so emergency services can find them, with a red ‘Next’ button at the bottom.
November 28, 2025 at 6:14 PM
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Millions can’t rely on voice calls during emergencies. accesSOS gives them another way to reach 911 safely.

#Accessibility #DeafCommunity #EmergencyHelp #SafetyForAll
Smartphone screen showing the accesSOS ‘Emergency details’ page. The header displays ‘Emergency details’ and indicates step 4 of 4. Below the question ‘What happened?’ are selectable icons with labels: Physically unstable, Can’t breathe, Traffic accident, Injury, Pain, and Suspicious activity. A red ‘Next’ button appears at the bottom, with a ‘Skip’ option beneath it.
November 26, 2025 at 6:20 PM
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Language shouldn’t decide who gets help fastest. accesSOS supports 30 languages to close the gap.

#LanguageJustice #Multilingual #AccessForAll #TranslationMatters
Interface screens from a multilingual emergency app showing translated text in several different languages. The screens display options for emergency type, location sharing, progress updates, and dispatcher communication.
November 25, 2025 at 6:43 PM
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accesSOS automatically sends your GPS location, emergency type, and details straight to 911. No stress, no talking.

#TechForGood #AppDemo #EaseOfUse #EmergencyResponse
Smartphone screen showing the accesSOS ‘Summary’ page. The screen lists the user’s location as ‘3301 Palace Dr, San Francisco, CA 94114’ with additional indoor details: Room 43A, Floor 7. The Emergency section shows selected options for Medical and Police, with notes ‘Chest pain, bleeding’ and ‘Not sure if weapons involved.’ The Additional Info section lists a contact person named Ashley Doe with a phone number. A large red button labeled ‘Contact Help’ appears at the bottom.
November 24, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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Poll: Have you ever had trouble understanding an emergency dispatcher because of language or stress?

#EmergencyAccess #CommunityVoices #YourOpinionMatters
November 23, 2025 at 6:43 PM
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accesSOS = emergency help for Deaf, Hard of Hearing, non-speakers, & anyone in danger. Free. 24/7.

#DownloadNow #SaveLives #FreeApp #EmergencyAccess
Smartphone screen displaying the accesSOS logo above a large red QR code. Below the QR code is the text ‘Scan to Download.’ The background is white with rounded screen edges.
November 22, 2025 at 8:29 PM
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Every second counts. Every voice matters. accesSOS is here for everyone — anytime, anywhere.

#DownloadNow #SaveLives #FreeApp #EmergencyAccess
Side-by-side mockups of the accesSOS app displayed on two smartphones. The left screen shows an emergency report page with a map at the top, an address listed as ‘3301 Palace Dr, San Francisco, CA,’ and buttons to choose the type of emergency: Medical, Police, Mental, or Fire. The right screen shows the accesSOS logo above a large red QR code with the text ‘Scan to Download’ underneath.
November 21, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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Over 50 million Americans have hearing loss — yet most emergency systems still rely on voice calls. accesSOS makes 911 accessible for everyone.

#Accessibility #DeafCommunity #EmergencyHelp #SafetyForAll
A smartphone screen displaying the accesSOS app. The app shows a map at the top and automatically fills in the user’s emergency location as “3301 Palace Dr, San Francisco, CA 94123.” Below, it asks which emergency service is needed, with three large buttons labeled Medical, Police, and Fire. The phone is tilted slightly and floating above a soft shadow.
November 20, 2025 at 6:51 PM
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In an emergency, every second counts. accesSOS uses your phone’s GPS to confirm your location automatically so 911 can get to you faster.

#PinpointSafety #LocationSavesLives #GPSforGood #WhereYouAreMatters
Mobile phone screen showing the accesSOS home page. The top section displays the app header with the accesSOS logo. Below it, a map shows the user’s current GPS location marked by a red dot in the Richland area. At the bottom of the screen are two large buttons: one labeled ‘Report emergency’ in red, and another labeled ‘Test app’ outlined in red.”
November 18, 2025 at 6:29 PM
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Over 350 languages are spoken in the U.S., but 911 translation is often limited. accesSOS supports 30 languages to close the gap.

#LanguageJustice #Multilingual #AccessForAll #TranslationMatters
Interface screens from a multilingual emergency app showing translated text in several different languages. The screens display options for emergency type, location sharing, progress updates, and dispatcher communication.
November 17, 2025 at 6:42 PM
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Poll: Do you think schools and workplaces should teach people alternative ways to reach 911?

#EmergencyAccess #CommunityVoices #YourOpinionMatters
November 16, 2025 at 7:26 PM
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Saturday Tip: Download accesSOS today. You may never need it—but if you do, it could save your life.

#DownloadNow #SaveLives #FreeApp #EmergencyAccess
A side-by-side display of two smartphone screens showing the accesSOS app. The left screen shows a map with a red location pin, the address “3301 Palace Dr, San Francisco, CA,” and buttons to select emergency services: Medical, Police, Mental, and Fire. The right screen shows the accesSOS logo above a large red QR code with the text “Scan to download.
November 15, 2025 at 6:11 PM
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Over 50 million Americans have hearing loss — yet most emergency systems still rely on voice calls. accesSOS makes 911 accessible for everyone.

#Accessibility #DeafCommunity #EmergencyHelp #SafetyForAll
November 14, 2025 at 6:41 PM