Aira is transforming shopping experiences at Walmart! One Explorer said, "I just used Aira at the Jacksonville Florida Walmart... and was able to navigate the entire store very well. I think that’s the first time in 20 years I have walked through a Walmart completely independently."
As the pilot program continues in California, Texas, and Florida, we’re looking forward to hearing more stories of independence and accessibility #OnYourTerms.
1 Week Until the 2024 Vice Presidential Debate with Aira's Visual Interpreting 
The 2024 Vice Presidential Debate is just 1 week away! Join us on Tuesday, October 1st, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM PST with Aira's live visual interpreting services.
Our interpreters will provide detailed descriptions of staging, transitions, and gestures to ensure full accessibility during this pivotal event. Only the interpreter’s audio will be streamed, giving you control over the volume of both the debate and interpreter independently.
You can watch through the Aira app or Zoom! Links and details will be shared the day before the debate.
Can’t make it live? The recording will be available on our YouTube channel the following day.
Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/share/WUfuqbnyf7Dfivkj/
2024 Vice Presidential Debate with Aira's Visual Interpreting
Aira is excited to offer visual interpreting for the upcoming Vice Presidential Debate on Tuesday, October 1st, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM PST.
Our interpreters will provide descriptions of staging, transitions, and gestures, along with additional details during the event break. The stream will include only the interpreter’s audio, giving you control over the volume of both the event and interpreter independently.
Streaming Options: In-App or Zoom
Join directly through the Aira app by selecting "More" and then "Events." A Zoom webinar link will also be shared on our event page and social media the day before the debate.
Can’t make it live? You can catch the post-event recording on our YouTube channel the next day!
Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/share/WUfuqbnyf7Dfivkj/
Event Recording - Aira’s Meta Ray Bans Beta Launch! 
At Aira, we're constantly pushing the boundaries of innovation in wearable tech! We're excited to announce the beta launch of our Meta Ray-Bans integration, taking hands-free visual interpreting to the next level. This is just the beginning—learn everything you need to know about our current workaround with Meta Ray-Bans, how it works, and how you can advocate for a more seamless integration. Don’t miss out on the full event recording and detailed blog post for all the updates! 
Watch the full event here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQj79ccBB3c
Read the blog recap: https://aira.io/ray-bans-beta/
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Access Matters, S2E4: “Opening the Big Book of Event Accessibility” with Stephen Cutchins of Cvent.
Stephen Cutchins, Senior Manager of Accessibility at CVent, joins Jenine to discuss making events more inclusive. Discover CVent's Big Book of Event Accessibility as a guide for the industry.
Learn more: https://cvent.com/bigbook
Listen: https://pinecast.com/.../eb87d69d-a390-4bdf-879e...
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Season 2, Episode 3 Racing with the turtle!
Race Across America is a 3000 mile trek that Dave Wilkinson is working to become the first solo blind tandem cyclist to complete. In this episode, we’ll meet Dave and hear about how he incorporates accessibility into his life and passion for staying active and healthy. You can follow Dave and the Speedy Turtle team at https://speedyturtle.net. Aira is proud to sponsor Dave’s ride.
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Join us on June 14th via the Aira Explorer app where we will provide visual interpreting for a @WhiteHouse press briefing on Flag Day! Visual interpreters will provide descriptions of people, backgrounds and any text on screen that is not voiced in the broadcast.
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Exact event time to be announced.
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Access Announcement: Aira at JP Morgan Chase!
Starting today, June 3rd, Aira is thrilled to announce that Chase Bank is launching an Aira Access pilot, offering Aira for free at 44 Chase Bank Innovation Lab locations across the U.S.
Visitors to any of these Chase Bank locations can connect at the tap of a button with a professional visual interpreter or utilize Aira’s Access AI feature for free. Explorers have the peace of mind knowing they are working with professionally trained visual interpreters backed by Aira’s safety and security promise.
Whether locating the bank’s entrance and exit, navigating to the line to speak with a teller, withdrawing or depositing funds at an ATM, or reading printed banking materials, Chase now offers increased accessibility for its blind and low vision customers.
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Full list of locations on our latest blog post:
https://aira.io/chase-bank-launches-aira-access-pilot/
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Today, Aira team members Kevin Phelan and Marty Watts travel to Baltimore, MD to attend the American Alliance of Museums Annual Expo. They’ll finish off our “Week at the Museum,” by connecting with museum stakeholders from across the country to share perspectives on accessibility and accommodation for those who are blind or have low vision.
Our Access Partnerships are often inspired by advocates from within the blind and low vision community requesting accommodations. If you or someone you know are interested in requesting Aira, please share our Accessible Museum webpage and feel free to reach out to Aira’s sales team in person at the expo or via email.
https://theaccessiblemuseum.com/
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Day 3 of Aira’s 'Week at the Museum' series brings us from the Midwest to the West Coast where we drop in on Aira’s newest museum Access Partner, The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art!
This partnership launch aligns with the start of the museum's exhibition, “Creative Growth: The House That Art Built.” This exhibit celebrates the fiftieth anniversary of the first organization in the United States dedicated to supporting artists with developmental disabilities and showcases more than 140 artists using every medium from painting and drawing to ceramics, wood, fiber, digital media, and printmaking.
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As an Access Partner, Explorers can use Aira for free during their visit. Check out the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art’s website to purchase tickets and read the full exhibit details here: https://www.sfmoma.org/exhibition/creative-growth-the-house-that-art-built/
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