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🚗 Are In-Car SOS Buttons Accessible for Deaf & Hard-of-Hearing Drivers?

Writer: Tim ScannellTim Scannell

Many cars have an SOS button for emergencies, but most rely on voice calls, making them inaccessible for Deaf drivers.




🚨 The Issues:

❌ Voice-Based Help – How do you communicate if the system expects speech?

❌ No Text or Visual Support – No way to confirm if help is coming.

❌ Emergency Situations – Stuck in flooding or mud? How do you explain?

❌ No Mobile, No Backup – What if your phone is lost after an accident?


🔹 What Needs to Change?

✅ Text-Based SOS – Emergency requests via text/app.

✅ Auto Location Sharing – Send location even without voice confirmation.

✅ Pre-Set Messages – Quick “I need help” without talking.

✅ Better Awareness – DEIA must be a priority in safety tech!


💬 Your Thoughts? Have you faced issues with car SOS systems? Which car brands offer better accessibility?


Drop your experiences below! 👇

 
 
 

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