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 […]
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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 […]