Now on-demand access to visual information is literally the ‘touch of a button’ away. Aira’s mission is to remove barriers and make the world more accessible with visual interpreting. Whatever the reason, whatever the need, we provide access to visual information, anytime, anywhere. BlindShell is committed to providing phones with the maximum benefit for […]
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Envision and Aira Announce Strategic Partnership to Enhance Envision Glasses for People who are Blind or Have Low Vision
THE HAGUE, Netherlands and San Diego, CA, U.S.— August 23 2022 – Today, Envision, the award-winning assistive technology innovator, announced its partnership with Aira, the worldwide leader for visual interpreting services, adding the live, professional service to the Envision Glasses. The integration between these market-leading assistive technology services, enables Envision Glasses customers with an Aira […]
Adding to Aira Everywhere.
Collaborate any way you choose. On Monday, July 4, 2022, Aira announced three new ways to access Aira’s visual interpreting service. Referred to as ‘Aira Everywhere’, these choices include the ARxVision Headset, the BlindShell Phone, and our own web-based Aira Desktop app. Choice isn’t limited to devices, it extends to productivity tools that support collaborative […]
Introducing Aira Everywhere.
Today we are announcing even more ways to access Aira’s visual interpreting service. Referred to as ‘Aira Everywhere’, new additions to our portfolio (in addition to our iOS and Android smart phone apps) will include the ARxVision Headset, the BlindShell Phone, and our own Aira Desktop app. Delivering Aira on wearables and across multiple […]
Conventions 2022
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Announcing Aira Points – A New Loyalty and Rewards Program
You asked, we delivered! Explorers have been requesting a rewards program for some time. Aira Points, our first loyalty and reward program will begin on June 7, 2022. Sign up for the Aira Points program, use Aira at specific Aira Access locations in the United States and you will earn Aira Points. Once your Aira […]
New! Aira Explorer Agent Referral Program!
Do you know someone who would make a great Aira Agent? If so, send them our way and you just may earn yourself some Aira minutes! We are actively looking for qualified individuals to join the Aira Agent team and we’d welcome your help! Beginning today, you can refer potential Agents to Aira and if […]
Vispero and Aira: The Right Stuff
Anyone striving to be an astronaut is said to have “the right stuff”. It’s a combination of personal skill and knowing how to use what’s out there to get things done. The same can be said for achieving accessibility. Two powerful additions to your accessibility tool kit are products from Vispero and professional visual interpreting […]
‘We’re with U’ – A Concert for Ukraine
On Saturday, April 16th (Sunday, April 17th in Australia and New Zealand), the global online blind community is joining together for We’re With U, a benefit concert to help blind people who have been affected by the atrocities in Ukraine. In the name of the event, the letter U rather than the word “Y O […]
NFB Sponsors Initiative to Address Inaccessibility of Covid-19 At-home Testing
On January 3, 2022, National Federation of the Blind’s President Riccobono wrote a letter to President Biden regarding the NFB’s concerns about the accessibility of at-home COVID-19 tests. He reminded the President that the blind have already faced many barriers during the pandemic, including inaccessible websites and drive-through-only testing sites, and these experiences reinforce the […]