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5 Ways Students Can Use Aira on Campus

Hannah Griffin — Tue, 12 Mar 2024 14:30:23 +0000

For many college students, getting comfortable on a college campus can take time. Students can find locating their classes, the library, and where to go for various day-to-day tasks overwhelming at first. For students who are blind or low vision, these obstacles can be greater. Many universities are making efforts to increase accessibility on their […]

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Everywhere in North America travelers can access Aira for free

Hannah Griffin — Tue, 05 Mar 2024 17:56:13 +0000

Aira is a visual interpreting service that provides on-demand visual information to people who are blind or have low vision. Individuals can download the Aira app and then use it to connect remotely to a trained visual interpreter who can securely access their camera and assist with a broad range of day-to-day tasks. Many Aira […]

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The Path to Self-Sufficiency Starts with Accessibility, says Serina Gilbert

Aira Communications — Tue, 15 Nov 2022 13:57:32 +0000

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

Aira Communications — Tue, 08 Nov 2022 15:30:37 +0000

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 […]

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How Kathryn Webster Owns Her Own Story, and Her Advice for Other Blind and Low Vision Employees

Aira Communications — Wed, 26 Oct 2022 12:44:43 +0000

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 […]

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Greg Stilson on What Organizations Stand to Gain When They Prioritize Accessibility

Aira Communications — Mon, 24 Oct 2022 14:37:23 +0000

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 […]

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No Limits for David New – Non-Profit Leader, Designer, and Producer – with Aira

Aira Communications — Tue, 18 Oct 2022 13:23:29 +0000

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 […]

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Brewing a Perfectly Balanced Cup of Inclusion

Jenine Stanley — Mon, 17 Oct 2022 10:00:47 +0000

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 […]

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At the Intersection of Being Black and Blind

Aira Communications — Mon, 28 Feb 2022 17:05:53 +0000

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

Agent Amanda — Tue, 11 Jan 2022 19:01:56 +0000

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 […]

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