Canadian Telecommunications Association
Site: Find Location
Service: TEXT with 9-1-1
Contact Information
| Office Phone | 613-233-4888 |
| Fax | 613-233-2032 |
| info@textwith911.ca | |
| Website | https://www.textwith911.ca/en/home/ |
Site Information
| Located In Community | Ottawa |
| Address & Map | Ottawa, ON Canada K2P 2H9 |
| Mailing Address | Ottawa, ON Canada K2P 2H9 |
| Physical Access | Not Applicable - Online/Web Service |
Description and Service Details
| Description (Service) | Service providing 9-1-1 call centres with the ability to converse with a deaf, deafened, hard of hearing or speech impaired (DHHSI) person during an emergency that require a response from police, fire, or emergency medical services, using text messaging. |
| Hours | There are no office hours |
| Areas Served | Canada |
| Eligibility | Individuals part of the deaf, deafened, hard of hearing or speech impaired (DHHSI) community in Canada * Individuals must register for the service with their wireless service provider and must own a cell phone that is compatible with the program |
| Application | Information on service availability can be found online at the website. |
| Languages | English; French |
| Fees | None |
Categories and Classification
| Service Categories | 911 Services ~ Communication Impairments ; 911 Services ~ Hearing Loss |
| Older Adult Main Categories | COMMUNITY HEALTH |
| Older Adult Sub-Categories | Vision & Hearing |
