[Colorado-Talk] Aira services at Colorado State Fair in Pueblo

[Jessica Beecham]

This is exciting! Thanks for your work on this!!!!!!

On Wed, Aug 19, 2026 at 8:35 PM Tim Keenan via Colorado-Talk <
colorado-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> Cool! I’ve always wanted to check this out. Having free access to AIRA
> will make my trek a lot easier if I decide to take it.
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> What does the free Bustang access entail? It would be huge if Union
> Station had free AIRA.
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> *From:* Colorado-Talk <colorado-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> *On Behalf Of *THERESA
> MONTANO via Colorado-Talk
> *Sent:* Wednesday, August 19, 2026 3:35 PM
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> *Cc:* THERESA MONTANO <TMONTANO9 at msn.com>
> *Subject:* [Colorado-Talk] Aira services at Colorado State Fair in Pueblo
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> *Hello Friends!*
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> *We are pleased to extend Aira services at the Colorado State Fair.  We
> have secured a grant to make this possible.  We are also including Bustang
> free access starting after Labor Day!  Enjoy and safe travels!*
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> *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE*
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> Date: August 18, 2026
> Olga Robak (CDA) | *olga.robak at state.co.us <olga.robak at state.co.us>*
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> *New Inclusive Accommodations Welcome Every Guest to the 2026 Colorado
> State Fair *
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> *Pueblo, Colo. —* The Colorado State Fair is committed to providing an
> experience where everyone can create lifelong memories. From new on-demand
> support services to dedicated adaptive programming, it’s easier than ever
> for all of Colorado to celebrate together. Whether joining us for the
> thrill of the Exceptional Rodeo or seeking a calm, inclusive environment on
> Sensory Friendly Day, this year’s fair is built to ensure every visitor
> feels welcome.
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> *“The Colorado State Fair has always been a place where generations come
> together to create memories,”* said Andrea Wiesenmeyer, general manager
> of the Colorado State Fair. *“We want every guest and every family to
> feel welcome here. Whether someone is participating in the Exceptional
> Rodeo, enjoying a quieter fair experience during Sensory Friendly Day, or
> discovering agriculture through hands-on activities, the fair is a place to
> belong.”*
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> Throughout the 11-day duration of the fair, the Colorado Department of
> Agriculture is partnering with Aira <https://aira.io/> to deliver
> on-demand American Sign Language (ASL) and visual interpretation services
> for fair visitors with auditory and visual disabilities. Visitors who are
> blind or low vision can use the free *Aira Explorer app*
> <https://aira.io/aira-explorer-app/> to connect with a live,
> professionally trained visual interpreter to help navigate the fairgrounds,
> find food and attractions, and more. Guests who are Deaf or hard of hearing
> can use the *Aira ASL app* <https://aira.io/aira-asl-app/> for on-demand
> sign language interpreting.
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> *The State Fair Foundation Exceptional Rodeo*, sponsored by Pueblo
> Diversified Industries <https://pdipueblo.org/>, gives children and
> adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities an opportunity to
> experience the excitement, confidence and connection of rodeo in a mock,
> adaptive format. Participants can explore rodeo-themed activities using
> adaptive equipment and interactive props, including events inspired by
> barrel racing, roping and riding. Anyone interested in participating should register
> for the Exceptional Rodeo <https://forms.gle/dR56xe4yZGQD5aDPA> in
> advance. The event will take place on Monday, August 31. Doors open at 9
> a.m., and the event starts at 9:30 a.m.
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> On Monday, September 7, the Colorado State Fair will once again host *Sensory
> Friendly Day* from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., in partnership with the Autism
> Society of Colorado. During this designated window, families can enjoy a
> more comfortable Fair experience with smaller crowds, softer sounds and
> dimmed lighting. The event will also give guests who benefit from a
> lower-sensory environment an opportunity to enjoy the fair at their own
> pace. Guests visiting outside of Sensory Friendly Day, can use the Sensory
> Day Map <https://coloradostatefair.com/things-to-do/sensory-day/> to
> identify areas that may be loud, crowded, or overstimulating as well as
> some calmer, quieter spaces. No special tickets are required for Sensory
> Day, just the regular gate admission.
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> During the off season, several accessibility upgrades were made to the
> Colorado State Fairgrounds. The changes included a new family restroom and
> repaved entrance ramp at the Colorado Building and an updated ADA-compliant
> entrance at Gate 5 off of Prairie Avenue. A number of paving projects and
> updates were also completed around the fairgrounds to improve the fair
> experience for those with mobility issues.
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> For the full schedule, ticket information and accessibility details, visit
> ColoradoStateFair.com <http://coloradostatefair.com/>
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> *About the Colorado State Fair:* The Colorado State Fair is an annual
> event held in Pueblo, Colorado that creates an entertaining, inspiring, and
> educational inter-generational experience highlighting the preservation,
> promotion, and exposition of our State's vibrant and diverse agriculture,
> industry, and culture.
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> This year’s Colorado State Fair will be a special celebration marking the
> 150th anniversary of Colorado’s statehood, as well as the 250th anniversary
> of the United States signing the Declaration of Independence. This
> once-in-a-lifetime double-celebration moment is an opportunity to reflect
> on our shared history, celebrate our communities, and shape the future
> together. The Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) has been planning
> unique ways to mark these important anniversaries under the theme, “Setting
> Colorado’s Table: 150 Years of Agricultural Legacy."
> <https://settingcoloradostable.com/> Additional details on the planned
> celebrations will be announced soon.
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