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Episode Notes The Build AI initiative is designed to help shape the future of artificial intelligence with a focus on the experiences of blind and low vision people. Everette Bacon, Aira’s VP of Blindness Initiatives talks with Jenine about Build AI and how customers can get free Aira when opting in. We’ve also got a special contest for you to win …
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Convention Special: Breaking Barriers at NFB 2024
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We announced a lot of exciting things this year during our convention presentations starting with the July 4th NFB session, “Breaking Barriers”. Join our team in Orlando, Florida. More information is coming to Airacast about these initiatives so sit back and catch the energy of NFB 2024! You can learn more about Aira and read all of the blog posts …
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Episode Notes You couldn’t go anywhere this convention season without hearing the letters A I. From ACB 2024, July 8 in Jacksonville, Florida, we bring you our presentation “Putting the A I in ira”. Learn more about all the things we announced and read our blog posts on our web site, https://aira.io. Find out more at https://airacast.pinecast.co Th…
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A quick review of the new features of Access AI, free to everyone in the Aira Explorer app. We cover preferences, chat history and multiple image description. Episode Notes Find out more at https://airacast.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
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Episode Notes National conventions are upon us and this year is huge for Aira. Everette Bacon, VP of Blindness Initiatives, will give us news on pricing and plans. Then he and Jenine Stanley will talk NFB and ACB conventions. Carla Kane, Manager, Learning and Development, tells us about the emphasis on navigation training that was shaped with custo…
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Episode Notes Airacast is celebrating global Accessibility Awareness Day! In this episode we take a look at Aira’s new Access AI feature. You have a number of ways to get image descriptions and other information both from inside the Aira app and through the share sheet. This includes access to verification or direct connection to our visual interpr…
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The 150th Kentucky Derby with Aira
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Episode Notes IN the second of our Events series we bring you coverage of the 2024 Kentucky Derby. The race was exciting but there’s so much more to the spectacal of the 150th running of this first jewel in the Triple Crown. Our visual interpreters give you background on the fashions, the horses and jockeys with a feed live from Churchill Downs. Qu…
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Total Eclipse of the Park 2024
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Aira Events: Total Eclipse of the Park 2024 Eclipse coverage Our customers asked for more visual interpreting at live events. We’re starting that coverage with the solar eclipse of 2024. Professional visual interpreters will describe the activities both in the sky and on the ground at the Total Eclipse of the Park event in Rochester, NY. In coopera…
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Episode Notes Airacast Introducing Access AI Aira has added AI image description and verification to our mobile and web apps. We’ve bridged that gap between AI and professional, secure human visual interpreters. In this episode we’ll take you through each of the features of Access AI. What differentiates it from other AI image solutions? Chapter ma…
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Episode Notes Join us as we begin the fourth quarter of 2023. CEO Troy Otillio updates us on Aira’s activities and spotlights #NDEAM. Sevana Massih, VP of Service Delivery, gives a big update on our visual interpreters and tells you how you can get free Aira minutes and benefit the community as well. How about using Aira to take in an amazing art e…
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Episode Notes Have you been experiencing long wait times or difficulty reaching an agent? Aira’s CEO, Troy Otillio, and VP of Blindness Initiatives, Everette Bacon, give an update. We learn about some new Access Network partners. Then it’s a demo of the new feedback process and how customers made it happen with Product Manager, Jodi Barthel. Plus y…
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Explorer Call June 2023
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Episode Notes We introduce Everett Bacon, VP of Blindness Initiatives. Then The A Team takes over our call to tell you how agents prepare for the busy convention season. If you’re traveling to Houston or Schaumburg, or other conferences throughout July, you won’t want to miss their tips and tricks. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.…
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Episode Notes Now you can share your mobile screen with an agent directly from our Aira Explorer app. If you haven’t made the switch to our new app, you can download it from the App Store or Google Play today. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
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The change of season brings changes to the Vispero Access Network offer. Rachel Buchanan joins us to let you know all about it. Plus, we’ll talk app rating and what to have on hand before calling tech support. Links from this episode: https://freedomscientific.com/training training@vispero.com support@vispero.com and by phone at 1-800-444-4443 Epis…
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This month we’re talking updates. First we look at updates to the Aira Explorer app since its launch. Then Sevana Massih, VP of Service Delivery and Amanda Nuckoles, Agent Manager, give us an update on the feedback process, how it works and why it’s important. Send your questions and comments to airacast@aira.io. Episode Notes This podcast is power…
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Imagine just going to a museum exhibit or cultural event and not having to ask for accommodations. Lisa Sonneborn, Director, Media Arts and Culture, Institute on Disabilities,Temple University, tells us about an upcoming “pop-up” event. “File/Life: We Remember Stories from Pennhurst” April 20 - 23Arch Street Meeting House, Philadelphia, PA is an in…
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In this episode I’ll show you the much easier and more accessible version of Team Viewer you can use on your PC or Mac with the Aira desktop app, Team Viewer Quick Support, https://www.teamviewer.com/en-us/info/quicksupport/We’ve mentioned the What 3 Words app for iOS and Android before. Now I’ll take a closer look at this app. Https://what3words.c…
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Episode Notes In this episode we talk with Agent Trainer Tiffany Mannosh about her experiences at CSUNATC23. Then we answer the eternal question, “What does Aira stand for?” Version 1.4 of the Aira Explorer app is out and there are some new features and we’re demoing them here. If you have questions or comments about the show, email us at airacast@…
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Explorer Call March 2023
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Episode Notes Aira was at the 2023 CSUN Assistive Technology Conference where the buzz word was AI. Join us with special guest Mike May of Good Maps for a review. We’ll hear all about the new Aira Explorer app https://aira.io/app now available on iOS and Android plus Aira news and your questions. Subscribe to our RSS feed at https://aira.io/feed fo…
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Episode Notes We’re back with an episode that aspires to great heights with the demo of our new Android app, Aira Explorer available directly from your mobile device at https://aira.io/app. Then we talk with Theresa Montano from the Mile High State of Colorado, our newest Access Network partner. Learn more about access to state buildings and web si…
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Episode Notes This month the Aira Explorer app debuts in Google Play. You can get a preview of how it’ll work in iOS bye using our desktop app, https://explorer.aira.io. Subscribe to our RSS feed to get all of the Aira News including an upcoming staff position announcement at https://aira.io/feed. Questions about the call? Email us at airacast@aira…
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Explorer Call January 2023
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In this special edition of our Explorer Call we talk about the new Aira plans and pricing with CEO, Troy Otillio, VP of Marketing, Sandra Marcus and VP of Service Delivery, Sevana Massih. You can get an accessible PDF of the new plans and pricing in all currencies by completing a short form at https://bit.ly/airaoffset. For more information about t…
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Join us for a webinar to discuss our new plans and pricing, Wednesday, January 11, 6:00pm Eastern time, Register in advance for this webinar:https://aira.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_2dcNNvGkQW6-2JLbBUN87A Or join our live stream at https://youtube.com/c/airaio.Episode Notes This podcast is powered by Pinecast.…
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Aira Discovery Series Discover Aira and Holiday Shopping In our last webinar for 2022 we talk with three entrepreneurs who use the Intuit Small Business offer. Krystle Zamudio is an independent Scentsi consultant and can be found at krystlezamudio@gmail.com, http://krystlezamudio.scentsy.us Casey Mathews runs Web Friendly Help and can be reached at…
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Aira Special: Feature Changes Jenine Stanley and Sandi Marcus review the recent communications about changes to Aira’s sponsored programs. We start with a review of the privacy policy, https://aira.io/privacy and terms of service, https://aira.io/tos. Next there’s a review of our Job Seeker promo followed by the outline of the new free five minute …
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Aira Monthly Explorer Call November 2022
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Episode Notes Karthik Kannan CTO and co-founder of Envision joins us with some updates for the Envision glasses. Then our CEO, Troy Otillio, talks about some changes that will be made to Aira’s free minutes and offers. For more about Envisionb, visit http://letsenvision.com. Send us your questions and comments at airacast@aira.io. This podcast is p…
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Discovering Aira and Content Creation
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Discovering aira and Content Creation Have you ever wanted to give content creation a try? Aira is a great tool in your toolbox of creativity. Our panel of content creators and Aira Agents bring you their tips and tricks for unleashing your brand via digital media, print, video and more. You can find our amazing panelists at: Iris Pang Instagram: h…
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Monthly Explorer Call October 2022
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October is full of updates here at Aira. Sandi Marcus gives us an update on Aira Points with Starbucks, https://aira.io/aira-points. You can register for our webinar, “Discovering Aira and Content Creation”, Tuesday, October 25 at 2:00pm Eastern time at https://aira.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_g9O7k3RaR7mYYT1ODnm0cA. We want to hear your workplace …
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In the first of our “Discovering” series, we talk with Diane Ducharme of Blind Shell USA about the features of the Blind Shell Classic 2 phone. You can get a demo of how to set up your Aira account at https://pnc.st/s/airacast/1cedaead/airacast-episode-43-welcome-to-aira. We’ll also talk about ways to use Aira for everything from shopping to naviga…
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Explorer Call September, 2022 featuring Envision Glasses
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During this month’s call, We covered quite a bit of ground: Phones, Glasses and on your Desktop We invite you to try the Aira Desktop application, visit either aira.io/desktop for more information or go directly to the web-based application at explorer.aira.io. Envision Glasses Promotion From now until October 31, 2022, you can receive a 10% discou…
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We’ve had a lot of new customers in the past month with the addition of Envision glasses and the Blind Shell Classic 2 phone. We’re taking it back to the basics in this episode with a guide to installation and calls on the Blind Shell. Join us for our monthly Explorer Call at https://aira.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_2dcNNvGkQW6-2JLbBUN87A with gues…
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Explorer Call August 2022 Remix
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We have updates on Aira for Desktop which can be found and tested in our public beta at https://aira.io/desktop. Then we talk about plans and pricing for 2023, details at https://aira.io/newsroom. Episode Notes Notes go here This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
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Airacast Episode 42 Aira for Desktop
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We continue our Aira Everywhere series with Aira for Desktop. Troy Otillio, Aira’s CEO, talks about the evolution of our app for PC and Mac and why the public beta process is so important. Then we have a demo of the app. If you want to join the public beta, fill out the form at https://aira.io/choice. Episode Notes Notes go here This podcast is pow…
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Next in our Aira Everywhere series we talk with Diane Ducharme of Blind Shell USA about the Blind Shell Classic2, a tactile phone with many features for those who don’t want to use a touch screen. For more information about this phone, on which Aira will appear soon, go to http://blindshellusa.com. To find a dealer outside the US, go to http://blin…
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We talk with Charles Leclercq, http://www.arx.vision about the new ARX Vision headset. For more on this headset you can also listen to episodes of Blind Guy Talks Tech with Steven Scott in your podcast player of choice. Sign up for info about Aira and ARX at https://aira.io/choice.
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June 2022 Explorer Call
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This month we welcome Anthony Carona and Gabriel Lopes Cafati of Blind Pride International http://blindlgbtpride.org in honor of Pride Month. We’ll also talk about Aira Points, https://aira.io/aira-points and more ways for you to get more Aira. Plus, our summer convention schedule.
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Sevana Massih, Aira’s Vice President of Service Delivery, outlines her role in overseeing our agents and Customer Care Team. She also talks about her experiences using sign language interpreters and the parallels to visual interpreting . CEO Troy Otillio updates us on Aira for Desktop, then takes your questions.…
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explorer call april 2022
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Από τον Aira Tech Corp.
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The AIRA Access Network is comprised of businesses, transportation providers, government organizations and retail stores that cover the cost of our professional visual interpreters while using their services. TD Bank, and its on-line offering, TDbank.com recently became part of our network. This month we feature Steve Turley, Head of Consumer Distr…
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It’s a fireside chat this month live from the CSUN Assistive Technology Conference. Our panel includes Matt Ater from Vispero, Mike May from GoodMaps and Aira’s own CEO, Troy Otillio, plus Aira’s Head of IT, Ryan Bishop talking technology, accessibility and elevators.
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This month we update our response to inaccessible Covid at-home test kits with a message from NFB President Mark Riccobono. Then we have big news for customers of the Texas Workforce Commission. Join Jenine Stanley, Ryan Bishop, Sandra Marcus and Aira CEO, Troy Otillio.
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From a mind-reading smart speaker to some rogue clowns, Zeus in retirement and the heroic Budweiser Clydesdale, Jenine and Agent Tracy review this year’s Super Bowl commercials. Get ready and be afraid!
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Granted, we did air this prior to the Super Bowl but now you can look back with a whole new perspective. Wondering what all those football terms mean and what the formations look like? Brian Fischler, Commissioner of the All Blind fantasy Football League and That Real Blind tech Show, and Liz Loza of Yahoo Sports bring you Football 101.…
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Explorer Call January 2022
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We start the year with a report from our CEO, Troy Otillio. Then we talk Covid rapid antigen home tests with tips for testing from https://aira.io/aira-covid-promotion. Finally it’s the big announcement about The Big Game!
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This month we have two special guests. Product Manager Ryan Bishop updates us on the Aira Roadmap for 2022. Then we talk more Access Network partners for Oceania with CEO Troy Otillio. This podcast has chapter markers if your player supports them.
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Explorer Call December 2021
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This month we hear about the new Priority Connect feature from CEO Troy Otillio. Then it’s an update from Agent Land with Joshua Flewellen. Ryan Bishop updates us on the Aira Roadmap and we take your questions and comments.
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Explorer Call November 2021
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This month’s call features updates to the Aira web site and our Holiday Cheer promo, plus your calls and questions. Learn about how you can win prizes just by using Access Network offers at www.aira.io/access-promotions-overview.
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Explorer Call October 2021
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We’re talking new Access Network partners including Connecticut, www.aira.io/stateofct. Plus great news for Spanish speakers with our new call routing feature.
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We’re celebrating International Podcasting Day by featuring a segment from this summer’s convention with Agent Yami and her social media tips and tricks. Then we harness up with a review of the Action Chest Mount for hands-free Aira.
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