WheelSafe, operated by University of Illinois Last updated: [DATE]
Program. WheelSafe Fall Alerts is operated by University of Illinois as part of a research study on fall detection for wheelchair users. A study participant who uses the WheelSafe app may invite you to be an emergency contact.
How you join. Text JOIN to WheelSafe’s number, which is in the participant’s invite. WheelSafe doesn’t text you unless you do.
What you’ll receive. One text confirming you’ve joined, then a text only when the participant’s watch detects a possible fall and they ask for help or don’t respond. How often depends on falls, so frequency varies and is usually rare. We don’t send marketing.
Consent. Texting JOIN is your consent to these texts. You don’t have to join, or buy anything, for the participant to take part in the study.
Opting out. Reply STOP at any time to stop all WheelSafe texts. You’ll get one confirmation and nothing after it. If you opt out, please tell the participant, because they’ll no longer be able to alert you. Text JOIN to resubscribe.
Help. Reply HELP, or contact davidpeeler@gatech.edu / (706) 836-9468.
Costs. Message and data rates may apply, according to your mobile plan.
Carriers. Mobile carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. Delivery isn’t guaranteed. WheelSafe is not an emergency service: in an emergency, call 911.
Privacy. See the Privacy Policy. We do not sell or share your SMS opt-in data or personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.