For much of the world, there's no reliable way to call for help in an emergency. In Mwanza, Tanzania, local doctor Marko Hingi decided that wasn't acceptable. Working with local motorcycle taxi drivers, Dr. Hingi built an emergency medical system from scratch, and in this episode he shares exactly how he did it. To learn more or get in contact with Dr. Hingi and the Tanzania Rural Health Movement (TRHM), visit their website. Follow Tanzania Rural Health Movement: Facebook | YouTube | Insta...
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For much of the world, there's no reliable way to call for help in an emergency. In Mwanza, Tanzania, local doctor Marko Hingi decided that wasn't acceptable. Working with local motorcycle taxi drivers, Dr. Hingi built an emergency medical system from scratch, and in this episode he shares exactly how he did it. To learn more or get in contact with Dr. Hingi and the Tanzania Rural Health Movement (TRHM), visit their website. Follow Tanzania Rural Health Movement: Facebook | YouTube | Insta...
Crisis Communications Technology for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing | AccesSOS
The Crisis Response Podcast
45 minutes
3 years ago
Crisis Communications Technology for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing | AccesSOS
Emergency 9-1-1 communicators serve as a crucial link between the public and first responders during emergencies. But what if the person calling 9-1-1 is deaf or hard of hearing? As the child of two deaf parents, Gabriella Wong learned how difficult it can be for persons with disabilities to find emergency assistance when her deaf father nearly lost his life because he couldn't communicate with 9-1-1. In today’s episode, Gabriella shares more about that experience, the gap in services that e...
The Crisis Response Podcast
For much of the world, there's no reliable way to call for help in an emergency. In Mwanza, Tanzania, local doctor Marko Hingi decided that wasn't acceptable. Working with local motorcycle taxi drivers, Dr. Hingi built an emergency medical system from scratch, and in this episode he shares exactly how he did it. To learn more or get in contact with Dr. Hingi and the Tanzania Rural Health Movement (TRHM), visit their website. Follow Tanzania Rural Health Movement: Facebook | YouTube | Insta...
