Aira at the 2025 NYC Blind Travel Foundation Media Weekend!

Aira is proud to sponsor the 2025 Blind Travel Foundation, providing visual interpreting minutes for grant winners' travel projects. We joined grant winners, co-sponsors (Two Blind Brothers & Feeldom), and the BTF team for a weekend of connection and exploration.

A highlight was a tactile tour of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, enhanced by Aira's geofencing for free visual interpreting and AI. The tour brought exhibits to life through visuals, textures, and an amazing guide.

We're excited for our third year partnering with this impactful organization and eager to follow upcoming projects, including an accessible outdoor guide, a blind music education podcast, and a video series on blind history. Learn more: https://www.blindtravel.org/

#Inclusion #OnMyTerms #AccessForAll #AccessibleTechnology #Blind #LowVision #AccessibilityForAll

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.

Listen here: https://pnc.st/s/airacast/58b21b37/return-from-csun-
Or in the podcast app of your choice.
Learn more about Aira Explorer and Aira ASL at www.aira.io.

#AccessAI #OnMyTerms #AccessForAll #AccessibleTechnology #Blind #LowVision #VisuallyImpaired #AccessibilityForAll #UniversalDesign

Solution-creating solutions like self-replicating 3D printers and robots can revolutionize access to food, energy, and housing. These scalable technologies empower individuals to replicate resources, teach others, and address global challenges, making sustainable living accessible for all.

https://www.onecommunityglobal.org/solutions-that-create-solutions/

#SustainableSolutions #Innovation #SelfReplicatingTech #3DPrinting #Robotics #GlobalEquality #OpenSource #AccessibleTechnology #CircularEconomy #OneCommunity

Now, details on GitHub

https://github.com/clackups/wrist_gamepad

#disabled #disabledgamers #accessibility #accessibletechnology

The final paper from my PhD just got published!

Accessible Soft Electronics with Silver-Gelatin Conductive Hydrogel Composite

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/admt.202401193

#sustainability #accessibletechnology #gelatin

🏧Aira Access at Chase Banks, Nationwide 🏦

Aira is now available at every Chase Bank branch in the U.S.! Bank customers can connect with a visual interpreter on-demand while in any branch, using Chase Bank ATMs, or when accessing online banking services. All calls are free of charge with the Chase Bank access offer.

"As a Chase customer and Aira user, I'm excited at the added accessibility this offer gives me! I love that I can call in and get the support I need to use the ATM or navigate the store on my own terms." - Aira Explorer

This full roll-out follows a successful pilot at 46 Chase Bank Innovation Lab locations as Chase expands efforts to meet the needs of its blind and low vision members.

Full Article: https://aira.io/aira-at-chase/

#accessibility #disability #DisabilityAwareness #inclusion #AccessibleTechnology

For the first time, Jerry Waldner can shop independently, thanks to Innosearch AI! It's a game-changer for blind and visually impaired users, offering the freedom to browse and buy without assistance. 🛍️✨

Try it for yourself at https://innosearch.ai #AccessibleShopping #InnosearchAI #AccessibleTechnology #Blind

🎉 Aira's 4 Meta Ray-Ban Winners! 🕶️ 🎉

Thank you to everyone who boosted their chances of winning by taking full advantage of all of Aira’s free access offers! The lucky winners of the brand new Meta Ray Ban smart glasses are...

1️⃣ Dezman Jackson
2️⃣ Stuart Soulek
3️⃣ Mika Pyyhkala
4️⃣ Grace King (International Explorer 🌍)

These lucky explorers maximized their chances by using our 10 Minutes Free Build AI program, Access AI free image descriptions, free Aira access at select Chase Bank locations, RIM Integration on desktop, and by sharing Aira stories on social media! Our team will be in contact soon to coordinate your prize.

If you didn’t win this time, don’t worry—more exciting giveaways are coming soon! Stay tuned for your next opportunity to win big with Aira. 🚀

Want to learn more about the FREE ways you can use Aira? We share it all in our latest blog post: https://aira.io/explorer-tips-how-to-get-free-aira-minutes/

#MetaRayBan #AIInnovation #AccessibleTechnology #Giveaway