Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: QBC3717 | Last Modified: 09 Jul 2020 | Last Full Update: 09 Jul 2020 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Crisis Phone | 9-1-1 |
| info@textwith911.ca | |
| Website | textwith911.ca |
| Mailing Address | c/o Association canadienne des télécommunications sans fil 80 Elgin St, Suite 300 Ottawa K1P 6R2 |
| Description & Services | |
| Cross Reference | TEXT with 9-1-1 |
| Description of service(s) | 9-1-1 emergency text messaging service for the deaf community, those who are hearing impaired or speech impaired * In an emergency situation, the deaf or hearing impaired person or a speech impairment dials 9-1-1 from his / her cell phone * The 9-1-1 operator receives a message telling him to communicate by text message and initiates a text session with the person in response to the emergency * The user must have registered for the service prior to using it |
| Areas Served | Canada ; Available in most areas of Québec Province http://textwith911.ca/fr/service-availability/quebec |
| Eligibility | Deaf, deafened, hard of hearing or speech impaired (DHHSI) community |
| Application | Registration http://textwith911.ca/en/wireless-service-providers/ |
| Languages | English ; French |
| Fees | None |
| Location information | |
| Located In Community | Ottawa |
| Accessibility | Not applicable |
| Other Details | |
| Service Level | (50) Non Profit |
| Subjects | |
| Service Categories | 911 Services |
