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accesSOS Founder, Gabriella M. Wong, presents at the United Nations in City of Vienna on our life saving work and the pressing need for emergency access. Many thanks to Zero Project, and IAAP - International Association of Accessibility Professionals for chairing this discussion! We’re proud to share this global stage alongside remarkable innovations tackling critical issues at scale, improving lives in our communities: UNICEF, Horizon Next, LeadMe, SIGNES DE SENS, Ugani Prosthetics, Essl Foundation, Continual Engine, Sensée, Dextroware Devices, Lingvano, The World Bank Group, Universidade Federal da Paraíba, ObjectiveEd, From Your Eyes, ONCE.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month #DVAM Did you know that many DV survivors can’t access 911 in emergencies? accesSOS is breaking down barriers with fast, accessible emergency communication for everyone. Our founder and CEO Gabriella M. Wong meets with Deaf DAWN, using her native language #ASL, to explore accessible emergency solutions for those facing domestic violence, especially in the Deaf and Hard of Hearing communities. Join us in our mission to make 911 accessible to all. Sign up for our upcoming app testing session via the link and help save lives. https://lnkd.in/gKEzfG7t Learn more about accesSOS.io. #Every1KnowsSome1 #BreakTheSilence #911Access #DomesticViolenceAwareness #FirstResponders

9-1-1 is the most recognized, utilized, and trusted number of our generation. Nationally, there are approx 65,000 9-1-1 dispatchers handing over 250,000,000 emergency calls each year. 24/7 these first responders protect 345,000,000 residents and visitors, and are always there & always ready to save lives, and protect our homes. Today is #firstrespondersday so please THANK a 9-1-1 dispatcher in your community! 💛🆘📱☎️ #911SAVESACT APCO International NENA: The 9-1-1 Association #Fairfax911 Virginia Department of Emergency Management Fairfax County Government

accesSOS, a DRK Foundation portfolio organization, is providing access to life-saving emergency services for the 65 million people who can not communicate easily by voice call. Their inclusive icon-based app has been utilized by more than 24,000 individuals, providing them with a crucial lifeline for emergency communications. Among them, over 100 people have used the app to access lifesaving services during an emergency situation. “As a nonprofit, we believe in the power of technology to scale our work. But we really believe in fixing the problem. The vision for the organization is to make sustainable systemic change that shows what an accessible emergency system looks like. We designed it, and what we really want to do is to scale it,” says Gabriella M. Wong, founder and CEO of accesSOS, about actualizing a nationwide expansion. Read the full feature in Forbes: https://lnkd.in/gpx6cA_B

Bonding with the 2024 Echoing Green fellows! From trading knowledge to an energizing run by Osu Castle, this experience has been unforgettable. Shoutout to the amazing fellows: Abubakar Mumbu Idris of Tech Inclusion for the Deaf Initiative Akonkwa Mubagwa of Winko Solar Alex Bailey of Black Outside, Inc Brandon Smith of The Forestry and Fire Recruitment Program D'Seanté Parks of 1000 MORE (also Camelback Ventures fellow) Derwin Sisnett of Adaptive Commons Godfrey Riddle, MPA of Civic Saint Jessica T. Ilunga of Ius Stella Joy A. Cooper, MD MSc of Culture Care Kartik Sawhney of Global Network of Young Persons with Disabilities Lina Getachew Ayenew of Education for Ethiopia .org Maria Vertkin of Found in Translation, Inc. Mohamed Aburawi, MD of Speetar Nasser Ssenyondo of Uganda Silent Cafe Shawon Jackson of Vocal Justice (also Camelback Ventures fellow) Here's to building a brighter future together! Want to know more about accesSOS? Visit accessos.io! #EchoingGreen #Fellowship #ACF2024 #EGFellows #SocialImpact #Community

accesSOS is thrilled to join the GPS Innovation Alliance (GPSIA) and collaborate with this visionary group of innovators. Our mission is to break down barriers and ensure emergency services are accessible to everyone—particularly the deaf and hard of hearing communities, non-English speakers, and individuals facing domestic violence. By harnessing GPS technology, we can quickly locate individuals in crisis, enabling first responders to find them and provide assistance when it matters most. With GPSIA, we look forward to pushing the boundaries of technology and redefining public safety for all. https://lnkd.in/gXH4A3h2 #TechForGood #GPS #PublicSafety #Accessibility

Gabriella M. Wong, Founder & CEO of accesSOS, signs in her native language #ASL with two global fellows at the Echoing Green convening in Ghana, Africa: 👉Abubakar Mumbu Idris - Tech Inclusion for the Deaf Initiative 👉Nasser Ssenyondo - Uganda Silent Cafe #GlobalFellows #DeafInclusion #EchoingGreen #TechInclusion #SilentCafe #911access #ASL #SignLanguage #Accessibility #a11y [RD: Three attendees are signing during the Echoing Green Convening in Ghana. The woman in the center is gesturing with excitement, while the others smile beside her. The background shows other attendees and tables in a warmly lit conference room, with an event title "Echoing Green Convening in Ghana, Africa" displayed at the top of the video clip.]

Capturing the amazing moments at Echoing Green's All Fellows Convening (AFC) in Accra, Ghana! From meaningful conversations to unforgettable connections, it’s been an inspiring experience working with global leaders passionate about creating social impact. https://lnkd.in/eEYrRayQ Learn more about accessos.io. #AFC2024 #EGFellows #ChangeMakers [ID Slide 1: A group of five global leaders on stage at the 2024 Echoing Green Convening event, smiling and posing in front of a bright blue background with the event logo. Slide 2: A close-up selfie of two women smiling, one wearing a striped dress and the other in a light pink shirt with the "Coach" logo, standing in front of the Echoing Green 2024 event screen. Slide 3: Three people smiling at the camera during an evening event, one wearing glasses, another in a mustard yellow top, and the third with curly hair, enjoying the moment together. Slide 4: A group of Echoing Green fellows gathered around a table in a dimly lit room, raising glasses in a toast, celebrating and smiling together in a warm atmosphere.]

Imagine needing help in an emergency and not being able to call 911. accesSOS is changing that. Check out Gabriella M. Wong's story in Forbes and ForbesWomen! https://bit.ly/3UfTfw4 #911Access #SaveLives #TechForGood [ID: Forbes article headline: "AccesSOS Founder Gabriella Wong Is Tackling Unequal Access To Emergency Services, One 911 Call At A Time." Written by Pauleanna Reid, Senior Contributor.]

Thank you Danna Ingleton, Executive Director of HURIDOCS, for introducing Gabriella M. Wong, Founder of accesSOS, as she shares our mission to make emergency help accessible for all! Watch the behind-the-scenes moment at the end. Learn more at accesSOS.io #SocialImpact #DeafAwareness #TechForGood #BehindTheScenes