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Take action9-1-1 emergency response service is a critical cornerstone of public safety. So why can’t our kids access it?
Read the Reportpercentage of U.S. children under the age of 12 who have limited or no access to 9-1-1 emergency services.
See report methodology for detailsKids today face a fundamental dilemma: trapped between the wrong type of devices and backlash policies. The result is that children are left disconnected and vulnerable in our digital age.”
percentage of U.S. primary age children who are likely unequipped to successfully notify 9-1-1 in an emergency.
(source: Huber JF, et al, Pediatrics, 2021)kids under 12 in the U.S. with severely limited or no access to 9-1-1 emergency calling services
of kids under 12 with no personal smartphone/device
(Source: Common Sense Media, 2021)disparity in smartphone ownership between U.S. adults in low-income (<$30K) households vs. wealthy households (>$100K)
(Source: Pew Research, 2021)percentage of U.S. children under the age of 12 who have limited or no access to 9-1-1 emergency services.
See report methodology for detailskids under 12 in the U.S. with severely limited or no access to 9-1-1 emergency calling services
of kids under 12 with no personal smartphone/device
disparity in smartphone ownership between U.S. adults in low-income (<$30K) households vs. wealthy households (>$100K)
percentage of U.S. primary age children who are likely unequipped to successfully notify 9-1-1 in an emergency.
Kids today face a fundamental dilemma: trapped between the wrong type of devices and backlash policies. The result is that children are left disconnected and vulnerable in our digital age.”
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