[Akron-Talk] Aira Guest Access at the Convention

[Dave Bertsch]

This is cool, for those with smart phones going to the convention. You can download the app, and get live agent help navigating the hotel and even the mall. Try it when you get there.

Free Aira Site Access at the Convention

The National Federation of the Blind has partnered with Aira to provide free Aira Site Access to NFB members during our 2018 state convention. Aira subscribers who are NFB members can use the service at our convention for free without having minutes deducted from their plans.

In addition, those interested in Aira have the unique opportunity to try the service for free while at our convention. This convention-wide, free site access is available only at NFB state conventions, giving members an exclusive opportunity to test-drive Aira in a convention setting.

What is Aira?

The Description of life. AI stands for artificial Intelligence. RA stands for Remote access. When you put them together you get Aira. And with the touch of a button you are connected to a highly trained remote agent who can provide you access to visual information.

Aira allows blind people to connect using live video to a trained agent through a mobile app or wearable glasses to get real-time visual information or assistance. Learn more about Aira and special pricing available for NFB members at go.aira.io/NFB.

How it Works

Before you head to convention or as soon as you get there, download the free Aira app from the App Store, and create a guest account if you are not already an Aira subscriber. Also make sure your phone's GPS feature is enabled.

When you enter the convention Site Access location, the hotel or Southpark Mall, your phone will receive a notification letting you know that the space you are in is part of the Aira Network. When you connect with an agent, he or she will also confirm that you are now covered by the network.

Visit go.aira.io/NFB

If you are an Aira Explorer already, you can use Aira for free in these locations as well. And they say no minutes will be deducted from your plan. Our free access will begin on November 1, and end late in the day on Sunday, November 4.

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