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Edition 88, July 2023
TapSOS
TapSOS is an award-winning app that helps deaf people communicate with emergency services without having to utter a word. Instead of having to converse with speech, users tap options on the screen to select what they intend to say, and the system interprets it for the receiver, helping them send appropriate them.
After the app’s launch, users found new ways to use the service, such as for people having difficulties breathing or people held hostage. TapSOS provides an excellent service in connecting in emergencies.