[CT-NFB] Be my eyes or Aira

[Jim McCollum]

I subscribe to Aira, and I prefer it to BeMyEyes. Aira agents are paid, while BeMyEyes uses volunteers. The Aira agents are trained better. Also, they have access to GPS, and can be much more helpful with navigation. They can use an app calledTeamViewer, to remotely access your computer if you’re doing something that’s not accessible with a screen reader. 

BeMyEyes can be useful, though, and it’s free, if an Aira subscription is too expensive. 


Jim Y. McCollum 
Board Member and Legislative Coordinator 
National Federation of the Blind of Connecticut 
860-581-0430 
j.mccollum64 at comcast.net
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> On Aug 1, 2021, at 6:18 PM, Joyce via CT-NFB <ct-nfb at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> I use AIRA totally at this time.  I did tested out Be My Eyes, but did not care for the service.
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> AIRA has trained their staff well and very professional in their presentation.
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> I use AIRA for personal tasks and for technical assistance with my embroidery business.  They have help me accomplished designs and worked me to do other things on my embroidery machine I could never do without their sighted help.  The very best thing is time used on my business is covered free.  As a member of NFB I also get more time added to my monthly allotment.
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> Joyce Kane
> Kane Kids Shop
> https://www.etsy.com/shop/KaneKidsShop?ref=shop_sugg
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: CT-NFB <ct-nfb-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Deb Reed via CT-NFB
> Sent: Sunday, August 1, 2021 5:47 PM
> To: ct-nfb at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Deb Reed <deb.reed57 at gmail.com>
> Subject: [CT-NFB] Be my eyes or Aira
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> Dear Connecticut affiliate members,
> I was wondering if anyone who has used both of the above mentioned companies to help navigate? If so do you have a preference on which service has been better for you? I value your feedback, thank you.
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> Deborah J. Reed
> Central Chapter President
> NFB of CT
> Deb.reed57 at gmail.com
> 860-378-5370
> “Live the life you want, blindness is not what holds you back.” National Federation Of The Blind 
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