Emergency SMS service to help the deaf

A new 999 service that will allow deaf, hearing impaired and speech impaired people to contact emergency services via text messaging has been launched by West Yorkshire Police, reports Leeds Today.

"The new system will give deaf, hearing impaired and speech impaired people the facility to report emergency situations, either as a victim or a witness, and get the relevant help from the police without having to rely on someone else to contact 999 for them.

A national 999 text messaging service is now in the planning stages, but it is expected to be some years before it comes into service."

emily | 1:48 PM | SMS for Deaf/Disabilities |
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