Airacast, With Jonathan Mosen

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.

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.

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.

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.