Aira https://aira.io Visual Information On Demand. Wed, 17 Apr 2024 19:05:28 +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 Free Aira Access Offers by State & Province https://aira.io/free-aira-access-offers-by-state-province/ Wed, 17 Apr 2024 15:00:10 +0000 https://aira.io/?p=5954 At Aira, we are committed to expanding access to visual information for everyone. In this spirit, we work with Access Partners all over who provide Aira for free to their students, customers, residents, and visitors. This means anyone who is at one of the below Access locations can open the Aira app on their smartphone […]

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]]> Aira Compass: Collaborative Insights on Navigation https://aira.io/aira-compass-collaborative-insights-on-navigation/ Mon, 15 Apr 2024 20:00:43 +0000 https://aira.io/?p=5949 In our continuous journey to improve navigation experiences for explorers, we have pooled together valuable feedback from both explorers and visual interpreters (VIs). This is in conjunction with navigation-focused training initiatives aimed at increasing our VIs level of comfort and explorer satisfaction with navigation-related calls. The information gathered below encapsulates our shared knowledge, aiming to […]

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]]> An interview with Sea Dogs super fans on accessibility https://aira.io/an-interview-with-sea-dogs-super-fans-on-accessibility/ Mon, 08 Apr 2024 15:59:22 +0000 https://aira.io/?p=5934 Randy and Sarah Bellavance are self-described superfans of the Portland Sea Dogs. The couple, who both serve on Maine’s National Federation of the Blind’s Board of Directors, are season’s pass holders. They are also residents of The Iris Network, a non-profit that serves people who are blind or low vision—and is located just 500 feet […]

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]]> Access live visual interpreting of the solar eclipse! https://aira.io/access-live-visual-interpreting-of-the-solar-eclipse/ Thu, 04 Apr 2024 14:55:57 +0000 https://aira.io/?p=5930 On Monday April 8, a total solar eclipse will cross North America. A total solar eclipse is a phenomenon that occurs when the moon completely covers the face of the sun, resulting in what looks like a black orb with a bright ring around it. The total solar eclipse on April 8 will last almost […]

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]]> More Accessible Sports Games with Visual Interpretation https://aira.io/more-accessible-sports-games-with-visual-interpretation/ Thu, 28 Mar 2024 15:12:54 +0000 https://aira.io/?p=5911 Aira is used by Explorers in a vast range of ways as they go about their day-to-day activities. One exciting new way Explorers can use the app is at professional sporting events. We have just announced our first stadium Access Partner, Hadlock Field, which means anyone attending Sea Dogs games or at an event in […]

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]]> Sea Dogs Partner with Aira! https://aira.io/sea-dogs-partner-with-aira/ Wed, 27 Mar 2024 21:28:30 +0000 https://aira.io/?p=5920 Portland, Maine- The Portland Sea Dogs, Double-A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox, has partnered with Aira to enhance the fan experience for blind and low-vision fans. Aira is an app that provides on-demand, remote visual interpretation for the blind and low-vision community to enhance their independence and efficiency. Aira Visual Interpreter services are now available at Hadlock […]

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]]> Revolutionizing Accessibility: My Journey to VP of Business Development at Aira https://aira.io/revolutionizing-accessibility-my-journey-to-vp-of-business-development-at-aira/ Wed, 20 Mar 2024 16:00:43 +0000 https://aira.io/?p=5900 Aira is thrilled to welcome Jill Ratliff to the team as VP of Business Development! Below, Jill shares her story and her leadership journey.  I can remember at an early age being interested in understanding why and how the world wasn’t designed for my brother who is autistic. This interest and curiosity as a child […]

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]]> Aira Announces New Access AI Feature at CSUN! https://aira.io/aira-announces-new-access-ai-feature-at-csun/ Tue, 19 Mar 2024 19:23:25 +0000 https://aira.io/?p=5888 This week the Aira team is attending the 39th annual CSUN Assistive Technology Conference. CSUN is a fantastic event that Aira has attended every year since the company was founded in 2015. This is where we listen and engage with Explorers, Access Partners, and the assistive technology community, while also sharing our latest updates.  CSUN […]

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]]> 5 Ways Students Can Use Aira on Campus https://aira.io/5-ways-students-can-use-aira-on-campus/ Tue, 12 Mar 2024 14:30:23 +0000 https://aira.io/?p=5868 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 https://aira.io/everywhere-in-north-america-travelers-can-access-aira-for-free/ Tue, 05 Mar 2024 17:56:13 +0000 https://aira.io/?p=5842 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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