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Episode Notes In our inaugural episode of Staff Profiles, we introduce Wendell Hennessey, who describes himself as Aira's “Go-to Guy.” Starting as an early “agent,” he has held various roles and currently works as the IT Systems and Security Administrator. In this episode, we delve into what makes every call and interaction unique and special for him. We also get to witness some of his visual interpreting in action.    Watch the entire video with Wendell and Chuck. https://youtu.be/hSFZQsAbD5A Wendell acts as visual interpreter in this visit to the Veterans Memorial Museum. https://youtube.com/live/gotYKKZdbNE Learn more about Aira and visual interpreting at www.aira.io. Questions or comments about the podcast? Email us at airacast@aira.io. Find out more at https://airacast.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Episode Notes It's an Airacast reboot! We return to our monthly format with some Aira history and deep thought about technology, discrimination, AI and life with Mike Hinson. So many explorers tell us that Mike motivated them to try the service. Now we look back over 10 years and forward to what AI brings us. Jenine also reviews how to find Access Network offers and use Aira, free!  You can contact Mike at speaker@michaelhingson.com.  Visit his web site, https://michaelhingson.com. Catch his podcast, Unstoppable Mindset, in your podcast app of choice. Check the Aira Youtube channel: https://youtube.com/c/airaio Comments about the podcast? Email us at airacast@aira.io. Find out more at https://airacast.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Episode Notes Airacast  Return from CSUN By now, you've likely come across numerous podcasts discussing the 40th annual CSUN Assistive Technology Conference. The Aira staff gathered to share their experiences in the exhibit hall, during sessions, and in workshops. Join Jenine Stanley as she engages in conversations with Troy Otillio, Everette Bacon, Jill Ratliff, Blake Steinecke, and Dianne Howie. Aira ASL made its debut, and the response far exceeded our expectations. Discover more insights and learn about the other valuable takeaways from the conference.  Learn more about Aira Explorer and Aira ASL at www.aira.io. Find out more at https://airacast.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Episode Notes Starbucks is one of our premiere Access Network partners here at Aira. It's a great place to try out visual interpreting if you're new to our service. On this episode of Airacast, we brought in the amazing duo of Christine Malec and JJ Hunt from the popular podcast “Talk Description to Me”. They'll give us an in-depth look at this caffeine icon from Starbucks green to the story of the Siren and her two tails on every cup. Christine will also talk with one of our visual interpreters and grab a coffee  of course. You'll find out why she calls it “the smell of hope.”  Want to learn more about Christine and JJ and their podcast? Visit their web site at https://talkdescriptiontome.com. Learn more about visual interpreting at www.aira.io. Questions or comments about the show? Email us at airacast@aira.io. Find out more at https://airacast.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Episode Notes Airacast The Road to CSUN Week 8 Pregame! In only a few short days the 40th annual  CSUN Assistive Technology Conference will begin. Our Pregame Show features Geoffrey Peddle, Everette Bacon and Jill Ratliff, ready to take the field. Geoffrey gives us a brief glimpse at what our engineers have worked on this year to make our apps the premiere way to receive visual and ASL interpreting. Everette and Jill will talk about their workshops and all the activity in the Aira booth. If you're heading out to Anaheim be sure to visit us at Booth 216 in the exhibit hall to learn about the Aira ASL app, new partnerships and yes, Aira swag.   Aira Presentations  State of Interpreting Services for Blind and Low Vision, Everette Bacon Thursday, March 13, 2:20pm Pacific time,  On-Demand ASL Interpreting as a Public Accommodation, Jill Ratliff  Friday, March 14, 9:20am Pacific time,  For more about CSUNATC 2025, visit https://web.cvent.com/event/2c5d8c51-6441-44c0-b361-131ff9544dd5/summary Learn more about visual and ASL interpreting from Aira at https://aira.io. Find out more at https://airacast.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Episode Notes The Road to CSUN Week 7 We built it and they came There are many ways to get free Aira service. With our Build AI project you can not only get free visual interpreting but also help to structure new AI features. In this episode Jenine and BlakeSteinecke, talk about the difference between Build AI and Access AI and how to opt into ten free minutes every thirty minutes. Great for that road trip to CSUN! Check out Blake's video tutorials on our Youtube channel: https://youtube.com/c/airaio Learn more about visual interpreting at https://aira.io. Questions or comments about the show? Email us at airacast@aira.io. Find out more at https://airacast.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Episode Notes Aira is all about the blending of people with technology. In this episode we talk with Kellie Herbert, Vice President of Service Delivery. How do Kellie's experiences with large international corporations compare to her work at Aira? We'll also learn about her personal connection to people with disabilities and her thoughts on AI. For more information about visual interpreting, visit www.aira.io. Contact us at airacast@aira.io. Find out more at https://airacast.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Episode Notes Road to CSUN  Week 5 Welcome to Aira's Web App Take a tour of one of the best kept secrets in assistive tech, Aira's web app. We'll show you that this easy to use app has the same functionality as our award winning mobile app. Not only can you use the app to call a visual interpreter, you can also use our powerful Access AI feature with your webcam or to recognize screen shots. To get started, go to https://explorer.aira.io. Visit our Youtube channel for more tutorials: https://youtube.com/c/airaio  Learn more about Aira at www.aira.io. Contact us for more info at 1-800-835-1934 or support@aira.io. Find out more at https://airacast.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Episode Notes A Brief History of Tech with Geoffrey Peddle  Aira's Chief Technology Officer, Geoffrey Peddle, joins Airacast to talk about the tech behind visual and sign language interpreting. We'll hear about how Aira works to maximize the important aspects of each app. Geoffrey will also talk about the influence of AI, autonomous vehicles and robots.  For more about visual interpreting visit www.aira.io. Find out more at https://airacast.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Episode Notes In this episode we take a look at what debuted at the 2022 CSUN, the completely overhauled Aira app! It's now Aira Explorer and it's everywhere, from the smart phone to the Mac or PC. Check out improvements for low vision users and the plethora of things you can do under the “More” tab.  Learn more about Aira at www.aira.io. Email us at airacast@aira.io. Find out more at https://airacast.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Episode Notes Last year at CSUN Aira debuted our Access AI feature for image description. We'll take a quick tour of its unique tasks and options. Our “Road to CSUN” episodes will come out every Friday through March 7 so stay tuned! Learn more about Aira at www.aira.io. call our Customer Care team at 1-800-835-1934 or email support@aira.io Find out more at https://airacast.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Episode Notes Our look back at 2024 takes us through the many innovations of the past year. From Access AI to work with Meta Ray-Ban Smart glasses, plus our new Access Network partners, Everette and Jenine cover it all. Then we talk about Aira's annual customer survey, the upcoming CSUN conference and our 10th Birthday Celebration!  Join us on January 29 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm Pacific time https://aira.zoom.us/j/89073345341  You can find the event in the Aira Explorer app by tapping on More, then Events and the link for the 10th Birthday.  Comments or questions about the podcast? Email us at airacast@aira.io. Learn more about visual interpreting at www.aira.io or call our Customer Care team at 1-800-835-1934. Find out more at https://airacast.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Episode Notes Airacast  The road to CSUN! Week 1 In this episode we begin our road to the 40th CSUN Assistive Technology Conference. It's time again for the Annual Customer Survey. It's also time for a party!  Explorer Call:  Wednesday, January 22 at 8:00pm Eastern/5:00pm Pacific with Everette and Jenine's year in review and more.  Year in Review webinar: https://aira.zoom.us/j/88972808424 Take the Annual customer Survey: https://forms.gle/xbLmTsDvEXSxtA4D6 Send your messages to airacast@aira.io Find out more at https://airacast.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Episode Notes For more information and assistance with your Aira/Meta Ray-Ban connection, contact our Customer Care Team at 1-800-835-1934 or support@aira.io. Check out our Youtube channel for more demos. https://youtube.com/c/airaio Email this podcast at airacast@aira.io. Find out more at https://airacast.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Episode Notes Airacast Navigating the Aira Access Network  October was a busy month at Aira. In this episode Jenine talks with Everette Bacon, VP of Blindness Initiatives about the Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses experience. Then we learn about the call intent feature with Carla Kane, Manager of Learning & Development. But wait! There's more! Use those navigation skills at a new and long-awaited Access Network Partner.  Resources:  Konnie Ellis video: Using Aira with Meta Smart Glassesyoutube.com Carrie Morales video: Demonstrating what can the Meta Glasses do for people who are blind and visually impaired!youtu.be Everette Bacon contact: everette@aira.io  Questions or comments about the show? Email us at airacast@aira.io. Learn more about visual interpreting at www.aira.io.  Find out more at https://airacast.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

We've compiled the observations of our visual interpreter provided live during commercial breaks in the debate between Senator JD Vance and Governor Tim Walz. This podcast does not contain audio from the entire debate. It is a summary of what non-verbal cues our visual interpreter described as well as descriptions of the stage and candidates.  If you have questions or comments, email us at airacast@aira.io. We've compiled the observations of our visual interpreter provided live during commercial breaks in the debate between Senator JD Vance and Governor Tim Walz. This podcast does not contain audio from the entire debate. It is a summary of what non-verbal cues our visual interpreter described as well as descriptions of the stage and candidates.  If you have questions or comments, email us at airacast@aira.io.Episode Notes Notes go here Find out more at https://airacast.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Episode Notes Join Aira's Meta Ray-Bans Glasses Town Hall to get the latest updates on our integration progress, upcoming beta launch, and Aira's continued commitment to exploring innovative smart glasses solutions. During the event, you'll hear from Aira's leadership about the challenges we've faced and the workarounds we've implemented. You'll also learn how you can help advocate for a direct integration with Meta glasses and be part of shaping the future of accessible smart glasses technology. Our goal is to make the process as seamless as possible, providing the best experience for all explorers. Together, we can help bring attention to these improvements and ensure smoother access to this exciting technology. Read more on our blog at https://aira.io/ray-bans-beta/ Learn more about Aira at www.aira.io. Find out more at https://airacast.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

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 one of four pairs of Meta Ray-Ban Smart Glasses!  For more about Build AI, go to https://aira.io/build-ai-faq. To learn about how you can get entries in our Meta Ray-Ban Smart Glasses contest, go to https://aira.io/meta-ray-ban-giveaway.  Find out more at https://airacast.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

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 This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

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 about our announcements on our web site, https://aira.io. Episode Notes Find out more at https://airacast.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

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.

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  customer input. Carla also brings helpful tips when dealing with convention and a new tool to use with Aira, the What 3 Words app. We welcome questions and comments at airacast@aira.io.  Find out more at https://airacast.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

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 interpreters. If you don't have the Access AI feature in your Aira Explorer app, just tap on the Access AI tab at the bottom of the home screen. Then complete the form to get started. We will email you when your feature is activated.  If you have any questions, suggestions or comments about Access AI, you can email us, support@aira.io. You can also call us at 1-800-835-1934. For more information about visual interpreting, visit our web site at www.aira.io.  Find out more at https://airacast.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

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.  Questions or comments about this podcast? You can email us at airacast@aira.io. Learn more about visual interpreting at www.aira.io.  Find out more at https://airacast.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

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 cooperation with the South East Area Coalition we'll bring you live descriptions of the totality when the moon completely obscures the sun. Plus much more throughout the afternoon including demos of robots, beep baseball, audio darts and corn hole from the beautiful Genessee Valley Park.  Comments or questions about the podcast?  Email us at airacast@aira.io Learn more about visual interpreting at www.aira..io  Find out more at https://airacast.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

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 markers are included so you can quickly get to the feature you want to learn. To get on the list for the Access AI beta, go to the Access AI tab in the Aira app and follow the prompts or visit https://bit.ly/AccessAIBetaSignup.  For more information about Aira, visit www.aira.io or contact our Customer Care Team at 1.800.835. 1934, support@aira.io. Contact this podcast at airacast@aira.io. Find out more at https://airacast.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

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 exhibit? Learn about it on the call. Plus app updates and your questions. You can contact us via email, airacast@aira.io.  This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

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 your questions.  If you are having difficulty with the Aira Explorer app, please direct issues through the feedback form at the end of each call. You can also send feedback about the app to support@aira.io. Be sure to include the model of your phone and which version of the operating system you are using.  This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

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.

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.

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 Episode Notes This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

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 powered by Pinecast.

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 - 23 Arch Street Meeting House, Philadelphia, PA is an interactive experience chronicling an important piece of disability history.   Follow the progress of this event at https://instagram.com/mac_iod. Episode Notes This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

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.com. Subscribe to our Youtube channl: https://youtube.com/c/airaio  Drop us a line at airacast@aira.io.Episode Notes This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

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@aira.io.  This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

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 for all of our breaking news. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

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 sites with Aira at http://oit.colorado.gov/accessibility/aira. Contact Theresa at Theresa.montano@state.co.us. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

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.io.  This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

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 the new plans or how to remain with your current plan, contact our Customer Care team, 1-800-835-1934 or support@aira.io.Episode Notes This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

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.

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 http://webfriendlyhelp.com, help@webfriendlyhelp.com Brandon Olivarez is a financial advisor and can be reached at http://possiblepromise.com, Brandon@possiblepromise.com pisode Notes This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

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 offer frequency. Then there's a review of legacy plans and how they will change. Finally we end with feedback from our customers. Read more about changes happening December 5 at https://aira.io/newsroom. You can send your questions and comments to support@aira.io or call our Customer Care team at 1-800-835-1934. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

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 powered by Pinecast.

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: https://Instagram.com/pangbaoshaniris  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iris.m.pang  Twitter: https://twitter.com/gracesong815  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iris-m-pang/ Robert Kingett  Website: https://blindjournalist.wordpress.com/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/kingettr Claire Potter  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/285026739573632/   Wenwei Fisher  Twitter: https://twitter.com/wenwei  Bryan Velasquez:  TikTok: https://Tiktok.com/bboy8090  Facebook: https://facebook.com/bryantimothy Instagram: https://instagram.com/bryanbravado  Youtube: https://youtube.com/bryanvelasquezz  Learn more about Aira and visual interpreting at http://aira.io.Episode Notes This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

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 story at http://bit.ly/airaworks.  If your workplace wants to provide Aira for employees, contact us at access@aira.io. You can get started with our desktop beta at http://aira.io/desktop. Envision has a new email list primarily for the Envision glasses. You can subscribe at envision+subscribe@groups.io. You can subscribe to our email list at aira+subscribe@groups.io. Want to keep up to date? Subscribe to our RSS feed for all of our newsroom posts, including workplace stories  at http://aira.io/feed.  Contact us: airacast@aira.ioEpisode Notes This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

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 navigating your world.Episode Notes This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

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% discount on the purchase of new Envision Glasses by calling Aira Customer Care at 1-800-835-1934 from 6:00am - 6:00 pm Pacific time. And when you make your first call to an Aira Agent from your Envision Glasses, 200 minutes will be credited to your Aira Account. Join us in acknowledging White Cane Awareness Day which takes place on Saturday, October 15th. Any time during the month of October, post a photograph to any social channel of yourself with your white cane, your guide dog or simply by yourself and tag it with #OnMyTerms. At the end of the month, we will randomly pick someone who participates to receive a fantastic gift.Episode Notes Notes go here This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

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 guests from Envision to talk glasses. We'll also have a webinar series with Blind Shell USA. Register at https://aira.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_g9O7k3RaR7mYYT1ODnm0cA This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

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.

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 powered by Pinecast.

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://blindshell.com/where-to-buy. You can subscribe to our update list for more news about the Blind Shell phone and more at https://aira.io/choice. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.