NDEAM - Aira https://aira.io Remote Video Interpreting, On-Demand Tue, 15 Nov 2022 13:59:55 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://aira.io/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/cropped-aira_logos_CMYK-bluebl-square-512-150x150.png NDEAM - Aira https://aira.io 32 32 The Path to Self-Sufficiency Starts with Accessibility, says Serina Gilbert https://aira.io/the-path-to-self-sufficiency-starts-with-accessibility-says-serina-gilbert/ Tue, 15 Nov 2022 13:57:32 +0000 https://aira.io/?p=4685 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 https://aira.io/how-elizabeth-campbell-is-reclaiming-the-drivers-seat-with-aira/ Tue, 08 Nov 2022 15:30:37 +0000 https://aira.io/?p=4670   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 https://aira.io/kathrynwebster/ Wed, 26 Oct 2022 12:44:43 +0000 https://aira.io/?p=4649 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 https://aira.io/gregstilson/ Mon, 24 Oct 2022 14:37:23 +0000 https://aira.io/?p=4637 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 https://aira.io/davidnew/ Tue, 18 Oct 2022 13:23:29 +0000 https://aira.io/?p=4626 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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