Aira https://aira.io Remote Video Interpreting, On-Demand Fri, 23 May 2025 16:59:33 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://aira.io/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/cropped-aira_logos_CMYK-bluebl-square-512-150x150.png Aira https://aira.io 32 32 Zeroing in on a Barrier-Free World: Insights from the Zero Project https://aira.io/zeroing-in-on-a-barrier-free-world-insights-from-the-zero-project/ Thu, 22 May 2025 15:00:44 +0000 https://aira.io/?p=6828 The quest for global accessibility is a continuous journey, one that requires innovation, collaboration, and a steadfast commitment to breaking down barriers. A pivotal event in this global movement is the Zero Project Conference, an annual gathering that shines a spotlight on solutions and initiatives fostering a more inclusive world for people with disabilities. Recently, […]

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]]> Project Astra: Check out FAQ + Join Trusted Testers Waitlist Today! https://aira.io/introducing-project-astra-join-the-trusted-testers-waitlist-today/ Tue, 20 May 2025 16:13:33 +0000 https://aira.io/?p=6833 Meet Project Astra: A research prototype exploring breakthrough capabilities for Google products—on the way to building a Universal AI Assistant.  Google and Aira have partnered to develop and refine Project Astra for blind and low-vision users. Working together, Google and Aira have integrated Project Astra into the Aira Explorer app to create Aira AI Visual […]

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]]> New 2025 Aira Access Partners! https://aira.io/new-2025-aira-access-partners/ Thu, 15 May 2025 22:00:10 +0000 https://aira.io/?p=6782 2025 has been a big year so far at Aira! We have welcomed many new Access Partners, expanding the reach of our on-demand interpreting services. Access Partners are organizations that offer Aira’s interpreting services free of charge to their customers, employees, visitors, or students. This means if you are in an Access Partner location, you […]

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]]> Aira Community Profile: Jared Broughton’s Boston Marathon Journey https://aira.io/aira-community-profile-jared-broughtons-boston-marathon-journey/ Thu, 08 May 2025 16:00:14 +0000 https://aira.io/?p=6774 Resilience and Key Takeaways for Runners Welcome to our “Community Profiles” series, where we spotlight inspiring members of the blind and low vision community. Today, we feature Jared Broughton, a visually impaired runner whose journey at the Boston Marathon offers powerful lessons in resilience and smart training for everyone. The Boston Marathon holds a unique […]

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]]> Accessing Print Materials with On-Demand Visual Interpreting https://aira.io/aira-print-materials/ Wed, 16 Apr 2025 16:00:03 +0000 https://aira.io/?p=6732 Print material is everywhere. In the past, blind people would have to wait until someone was available to read things like mail, directions and important paperwork. Then OCR software made it possible to scan text from print into something a screen reader could recognize. This still didn’t address encountering print “in the wild”—things like a […]

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]]> Aira Tech Tips & Troubleshooting with a Visual Interpreter https://aira.io/aira-tech-tips/ Wed, 09 Apr 2025 16:00:31 +0000 https://aira.io/?p=6727 In our 2024 Explorer Survey, people identified three main categories of tasks: describing, reading, and technical assistance. Since 2020, the use of visual interpreting to assist with computer and other technical tasks has surged significantly. A whopping 62% of respondents reported using Aira to troubleshoot when screen readers or magnification software fail. Another 65% rely […]

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]]> Aira’s Build AI Update https://aira.io/airas-build-ai-update/ Wed, 02 Apr 2025 17:00:13 +0000 https://aira.io/?p=6722 Build AI Phase 1 Complete! We have completed Phase 1 of the Build AI program! As we finalize our analysis, we look forward to sharing insights and the next steps for this project in the coming months. A heartfelt thank you to the thousands of Explorers who participated in this pioneering program—your engagement has been […]

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]]> Navigating with Aira: 5 Effective Strategies https://aira.io/navigating-with-aira-5-effective-strategies/ Tue, 01 Apr 2025 18:28:52 +0000 https://aira.io/?p=6719 In Aira’s 2024 Explorer Survey, we categorized common navigation tasks into three areas: describing, reading, and technical assistance. Describing “surroundings when navigating” is a top priority for 55% of survey participants.  Given this, we are exploring below five practical ways to enhance your navigation experience alongside Aira’s professional visual interpreters. The Last 50 Feet: Finding […]

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]]> Aira’s 2024 Explorer Survey: Attitude is Everything https://aira.io/airas-2024-explorer-survey-attitude-is-everything/ Thu, 20 Mar 2025 16:19:03 +0000 https://aira.io/?p=6709 Aira’s 2024 Explorer Survey: Attitude is Everything At Aira, the community is at the heart of everything we do. Throughout our ten years in business, our Explorers have played a vital role in shaping our product. We will continue to build Aira with you, which is why the annual Explorer Survey is such a crucial […]

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]]> Understanding Navigation with Aira https://aira.io/understanding-navigation-with-aira/ Wed, 15 Jan 2025 16:00:25 +0000 https://aira.io/?p=6663 Aira’s Navigation Training  At Aira, we are committed to delivering a consistently professional and exceptional experience for our Explorers. Our Visual Interpreters undergo extensive and comprehensive training, which we continually evaluate and enhance to meet your evolving needs. Today, we’re excited to share some clarification surrounding our navigation training and address some common questions. Why […]

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