A program that advises a 911 operator that a deaf, deafened, hard of hearing, or speech impaired caller needs to communicate using text messaging instead of by voice. The 911 operator then initiates text messaging with the caller to address the emergency.
For more information about T9-1-1, including instructional videos in American Sign Language (ASL) visit www.textwith911.ca.
Organizations that offer this Service
Sites that offer this Service
Mon-Sun
24 Hours
155 King William St
Hamilton, ON
L8R 1A7
Eligibility
The deaf, deafened, hard of hearing or speech impaired (DHHSI) community in Canada; must have an active wireless subscription and a 3G, 4G, or GSM cell phone meeting minimum requirements.
Areas Served
Hamilton
Fees
Fee
None
no fee for service; an active wireless subscription is required.
Languages
English
Application Instructions
Pre-registration with a wireless service provider is a prerequisite to access this service.
Classifications
Last Full Update
April 3, 2024