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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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 […]
Envision and Aira Announce Strategic Partnership to Enhance Envision Glasses for People who are Blind or Have Low Vision
THE HAGUE, Netherlands and San Diego, CA, U.S.— August 23 2022 – Today, Envision, the award-winning assistive technology innovator, announced its partnership with Aira, the worldwide leader for visual interpreting services, adding the live, professional service to the Envision Glasses. The integration between these market-leading assistive technology services, enables Envision Glasses customers with an Aira […]
Aira and Envision Glasses – a Force Multiplier for ‘Aira Everywhere’
Hands-free is now a choice. Try the Early Access Release. An often heard request from Explorers is to operate hands-free while engaging with an Aira Agent, second only to ‘don’t take away access to Aira, it’s so valuable to me.’ This independence and autonomy is well understood by members of our Explorer community. And while […]
New 2023 Pricing for New Explorer Subscriptions
Beginning January 17 of 2023, our monthly Explorer subscriptions plan prices will increase for any new individual looking for a paid Aira subscription. As you may already know, Aira has not made any adjustment in pricing in the last 4 years and remains committed to building a Visual Interpreting Service that is sustainable and affordable. […]
Adding to Aira Everywhere.
Note: Aira Everywhere has expanded since this post was originally published. For the latest information on supported devices, including Envision Glasses, please visit https://aira.io/choice. Collaborate any way you choose. On Monday, July 4, 2022, Aira announced three new ways to access Aira’s visual interpreting service. Referred to as ‘Aira Everywhere’, these choices include the ARxVision […]
Introducing Aira Everywhere.
Note: Aira Everywhere has expanded since this post was originally published. For the latest information on supported devices, including Envision Glasses, please visit https://aira.io/choice. Today we are announcing even more ways to access Aira’s visual interpreting service. Referred to as ‘Aira Everywhere’, new additions to our portfolio (in addition to our iOS and Android smart […]