Definition of Retail, Community and Legacy Plans, and Basic Information about Changes Coming in Early 2023 What is a Retail Plan? Aira offers three different ‘off the shelf’ retail plans. They are called Intro, Standard and Advanced; each one includes a specific number of paid minutes and a corresponding monthly fee. Please note: All amounts […]
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Summary of Changes to the 2022 Intro, Standard, Advanced, Community, and the Aira Legacy Plans and Your Options How to use this Quick Reference Once you have checked either in your Aira app or on your monthly invoice and know the name of your Aira plan, find that plan name below and read the short […]
The Path to Self-Sufficiency Starts with Accessibility, says Serina Gilbert
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 […]
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 […]
In the News – BBC interview about Aira and the Envision Glasses
Aira Explorer and BBC reporter Gary O’Donoghue demonstrates the versatility of Aira and the Envision glasses on the BBC’s program, In Touch. Gary’s piece begins at about 11:45 minutes into the program, you can listen to it at this link. Learn more about Aira and Envision Glasses at aira.io/envision.
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 […]
Aira and BlindShell Partner, Adding Another Choice to ‘Aira Everywhere’
Now on-demand access to visual information is literally the ‘touch of a button’ away. Aira’s mission is to remove barriers and make the world more accessible with visual interpreting. Whatever the reason, whatever the need, we provide access to visual information, anytime, anywhere. BlindShell is committed to providing phones with the maximum benefit for […]