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Did you know that the layout of grocery stores is a science? What does that mean to you as a shopper? Christine Malek and JJ Hunt bring us the third in their series of guest podcasts, taking a trip through the grocery store with Aira. JJ takes us through a typical store layout. Then Christine and her Aira visual interpreter strike out to do some shopping. You can try it yourself at our Access Network partners...

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In our second convention special we go to New Orleans with our presentation to the National Federation of the Blind. Staff from Service Delivery, Marketing and Sales, and Engineering talk about their roles and this year’s updates. Then CEO Troy Otillio talks AI and Aira’s involvement with Google Deep Mind’s Project Astra.  Sign up to become a trusted tester at https://aira.io/projectastra.

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In the first of our convention specials we feature our presentation at the American Council of the Blind’s 2025 Conference and Convention in Dallas, Texas. Our Learning and Development Team take the spotlight to talk about how they craft training for visual interpreters and what’s in store for the future. Then CEO Troy Otillio talks AI and Aira’s involvement with Google Deep Mind’s Project Astra.  Sign up to ...

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Airacast July 2025 Convention Time!

July means it’s time to hit the road for the conventions of the American Council of the Blind and the National Federation of the Blind. Jenine Stanley and Everette Bacon go over everything you’ll need to know from traveling to and from Dallas andNew Orleans to where we are in the respective exhibit halls and when you can catch our workshops, plus a convention deal from the ...

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Many of our customers have come in contact with User Experience Researcher Dianne Howie as part of our Explorer Survey or product testing. In this episode we get to know Dianne and learn how she helps understand the relationship between people and technology. We’ve also got some important announcements to share about the Aira Explorer app and how you can be eligible to win prizes. 

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Have you ever felt like a piece of luggage once entering an airport? The constant movement from one place to another can be quite frustrating. We’re thrilled to welcome back the hosts of “Talk Description To Me,” Christine Malec and JJ Hunt, for an in-depth exploration of airports. Christine and JJ delve into the various aspects of airports before embarking on a trip to Toronto Pearson International, YYZ, an ...

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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.    Wat...

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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! 

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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, ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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!

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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.

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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://e...

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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. 

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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.

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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! 

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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: ...