[Colorado-Talk] Press release for Aira NFB Day at the state Capital

Mon Feb 12 18:11:36 UTC 2024

Hi all-

When you are in Aira Explorer, choose Browse “access offers” on the first screen.  Do not just “call an agent”

Then choose “Promotions and partners, tasks and situation base calls”

A list will appear and you’ll have to scroll down and find “ State of Colorado -  state buildings and digital services and web sites 

You’ll have to scroll down about 30 choices or use the “find” feature.

See you all in a bit….

Love this day-

Then choose  

From: Colorado-Talk <colorado-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Elizabeth Sprecher via Colorado-Talk
Sent: Monday, February 12, 2024 10:57 AM
To: Maryann Migliorelli <maryannmigs at gmail.com>
Cc: Elizabeth Sprecher <elizabeth.sprecher103 at gmail.com>; NFB of Colorado Discussion List <colorado-talk at nfbnet.org>
Subject: Re: [Colorado-Talk] Press release for Aira NFB Day at the state Capital

Hi, I did do that. And they said they could not find the offer to activate it.

Sent from my iPhone

On Feb 12, 2024, at 10:45 AM, Maryann Migliorelli <maryannmigs at gmail.com <mailto:maryannmigs at gmail.com> > wrote:

When you start your call, let the agent know that you were using the free Colorado access day offer. If it has not come up automatically, they will initiate it for you.

Hope this helps.

Sent from Maryann Migliorelli's iPhone

On Feb 12, 2024, at 9:52 AM, Elizabeth Sprecher via Colorado-Talk <colorado-talk at nfbnet.org <mailto:colorado-talk at nfbnet.org> > wrote:

Hi, I do not see the Colorado free access day on the browse access offer part of the app. Where would I find this?

Thanks

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On Feb 11, 2024, at 3:05 PM, Theresa Montano via Colorado-Talk <colorado-talk at nfbnet.org <mailto:colorado-talk at nfbnet.org> > wrote:

Thank you Curtis.  I’ll catch up with you all tomorrow.

There is a slight chance we won’t be there because we are furiously working to complete the Rules for HB 21-110 but the plan is for me and Karen to join.

Thanks all and have a wonderful day at the Capital.

Go Taylor Swift!  I cannot wait to see if she gets in from Tokyo on time and what she is wearing at the Superbowl!!  😊

From: Colorado-Talk <colorado-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org <mailto:colorado-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> > On Behalf Of Curtis Chong via Colorado-Talk
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Subject: [Colorado-Talk] Press release for Aira NFB Day at the state Capital
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Greetings:

Many thanks to the State of Colorado for giving the blind of Colorado an Aira Free day tomorrow, February 12. I do want to remind folks that there is a procedure that has to be used in order to take advantage of this generous offer.

On Colorado Free Access Day, Aira is free all day to all people who are blind or low-vision, for any purpose, from anywhere in the state. The duration of each call is 30 minutes, but users may call back for another session immediately. To participate in the promotion, follow these steps:

1.      Make sure the Aira Explorer app is downloaded on your smartphone as the old version of Aira is obsolete. Download via the Apple App Store or Google Play.

2.      Register for a free account, if you have not done so already. 

3.      Go to Browse Access Offers, then choose Promotions & Partners: Task and situation based calls.

4.      Tap Colorado Free Access Day (promotion will not appear until Monday, Feb. 12).

Kind regards,

Curtis Chong

For Immediate Release

Feb. 9, 2024

Contact: Brandi Wildfang |  <mailto:brandi.wildfang at state.co.us> brandi.wildfang at state.co.us 

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Coloradans will receive no-cost access to Aira visual interpreting service all day on Feb. 12 

DENVER - The Governor’s Office of Information Technology (OIT) is thrilled to announce Aira’s Colorado Free Access Day on Monday, Feb. 12, a day of no-cost access to the new Aira Explorer mobile app statewide. Aira is a visual interpreting service that provides live, on-demand access to visual information through human-to-human professional assistance.

Colorado Free Access Day is in conjunction with the National Federation of the Blind of  Colorado’s Day at the Capitol, where the group will meet with members of the general assembly to highlight efforts to protect services for the deaf-blind, raise awareness about challenges faced by people who are blind or low-vision, and advocate for legislative initiatives that promote a more inclusive and accessible Colorado for all.

“Colorado is a national leader when it comes to disability advocacy and rights,” said Lieutenant Governor Dianne Primavera. “We are committed to finding more ways to make government more equitable, from physical building access, web accessibility, and addressing barriers to voting and becoming elected for public office.”

The State of Colorado partnered with Aira and launched in February 2023 offering free 30-minute sessions to anyone navigating state-operated locations and services, both physical and digital. These include state government buildings, state parks, state colleges and universities, and state-run websites and web applications (URLs that include colorado.gov and  <http://state.co.us/> state.co.us). Through Aira, a user’s smartphone camera streams secure, live video to a professionally trained agent who visually interprets what is shared.

“Accessibility plays a critical role in achieving OIT’s mission to provide secure digital services that put Coloradans first,” OIT Chief Information Officer & Executive Director David Edinger explained. “The State of Colorado is always looking for ways we can leverage technology to increase access and reduce barriers to receiving government services, and a visual interpreting service is one of the ways we can accomplish this.”

On Colorado Free Access Day, Aira is free all day to all people who are blind or low-vision, for any purpose, from anywhere in the state. The duration of each call is 30 minutes, but users may call back for another session immediately. To participate in the promotion, follow these steps:

5.      Make sure the Aira Explorer app is downloaded on your smartphone as the old version of Aira is obsolete. Download via the Apple App Store or Google Play.

6.      Register for a free account, if you have not done so already. 

7.      Go to Browse Access Offers, then choose Promotions & Partners: Task and situation based calls.

8.      Tap Colorado Free Access Day (promotion will not appear until Monday, Feb. 12).

Learn more about Aira by watching this video featuring Lt. Gov. Primavera and OIT’s Solutions Architect of Accessibility, Theresa Montano.

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About the Governor’s Office of Information Technology

The Colorado Governor's Office of Information Technology (OIT) is a dynamic organization responsible for the operation and delivery of information and communications technology services and driving innovation across Executive Branch agencies in the State of Colorado. OIT delivers smart technology solutions, provides quality customer service, and supports state agencies whose missions are critical to serving Coloradans. OIT oversees technology initiatives at the state level and recommends strategies to maximize efficiencies and offer cost-effective services through the application of enterprise technology solutions. The Office’s enterprise approach also enables the agile delivery of new applications to state agencies that improve the overall customer experience and access to government services while increasing accountability and transparency.

OIT is home to the Information Security Office, Colorado Broadband Office and Colorado Digital Service. OIT also manages myColorado™, the State of Colorado’s official mobile app™, providing secure and convenient access to state services anytime, anywhere. The app’s signature feature, Colorado Digital ID™, enables residents to create an electronic version of their Colorado driver license or state identification (ID) card. The Digital ID can be displayed on a smartphone for proof of identification, age, and address within Colorado. In August 2021, myVaccine Record was launched to provide residents a contactless way to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination and aid in Colorado’s pandemic response. The myColorado app can be downloaded from the Apple App Store or Google Play. Visit myColorado.gov to learn more. 

Find OIT online at <http://oit.state.co.us/>  Colorado.gov/OIT, and on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

About Aira
Aira’s assistive technology enhances the independence and accessibility of people who are blind or low-vision. By providing instant visual information anytime, anywhere, Aira empowers users to navigate the world confidently.

About NFBCO
The mission of NFBCO is to achieve widespread emotional acceptance and intellectual understanding that the real problem of blindness is not the loss of eyesight but the misconceptions and lack of information that exist. The organization brings blind people together to share successes, to support each other in times of failure, and to create imaginative solutions.

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