Many companies simply don’t know where to start when it comes to accessible design. We’re on a mission to change that – one Explorer at a time! We recently sat down with Serina Gilbert, the State of Colorado’s Program Manager for the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR), to learn more about how accessibility has played […]
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How Elizabeth Campbell is Reclaiming the Driver’s Seat with Aira
We believe access to visual information is a right, not a privilege. We sat down with Aira Explorer and journalist Elizabeth Campbell to learn more about how such access can positively impact both the personal and professional lives of blind and low vision individuals. Liz was told early on that she should pursue a […]
How Kathryn Webster Owns Her Own Story, and Her Advice for Other Blind and Low Vision Employees
Blind and low vision individuals are woefully underrepresented in the workforce, but even more so when it comes to non blindness fields like business and finance. As an MBA student and management consultant in corporate America, Kathryn Webster is used to being the only blind person in the room – but she’s on a mission […]
Greg Stilson on What Organizations Stand to Gain When They Prioritize Accessibility
It’s no secret that blind and low vision individuals face heightened barriers when it comes to securing workplace opportunities and advancement. Join us in celebrating National Disability Employment Awareness Month as we spotlight individuals who overcome these barriers through assistive technologies like Aira. We sat down with avid technologist, experienced product manager, and busy father […]
No Limits for David New – Non-Profit Leader, Designer, and Producer – with Aira
Blind and low vision individuals can do anything that sighted people can do – and in many cases, they can do things even better. David New proves that to be true, thanks to Aira’s on-demand agents and particularly his own ambition and drive. We’re spotlighting David as part of our blog series for National Disability […]
Brewing a Perfectly Balanced Cup of Inclusion
Recently, as part of my job at Aira, I wrote a tweet hoping to promote the use of our service in the workplace. The tweet described a company that had purchased a new coffee machine that was operated by touch screen. Oh no. What to do? This fictitious company did offer Aira as an accommodation […]
At the Intersection of Being Black and Blind
The Association for the Study of African American Life and History designates a new theme for Black History Month each year. This year’s theme, Black Health and Wellness, was meant to pay homage to the accomplishments of medical scholars and healthcare providers born out of necessity, and was especially timely as we enter the third […]
Commemorating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a Visit to the National Civil Rights Museum
When we asked Team Aira how they acknowledge Martin Luther King Day, we received a very enthusiastic recommendation from one of our agents. So we invited her to tell her story. Living in Tennessee, I have had the pleasure of visiting the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis a couple of times. The NCRM is […]
My Connection to Braille – Assistive Technology Then and Now
This post was authored by Greg Stilson, now head of global innovation at American Printing House for the Blind, and originally appeared on Aira.io in 2019. We’re sharing it again on World Braille Day to celebrate and honor the birth of Braille’s inventor, Louis Braille. In addition to the annual worldwide celebration, in the […]