[CT-NFB] {Spam?} Re: Fwd: You're Invited: Participate in the Aira Pilot Program [not-secure]

Sat Oct 16 01:17:22 UTC 2021

Wait they got rid of the glasses?

On 10/15/2021 8:51 PM, Esther Levegnale via CT-NFB wrote:
> hi, Jim, and everyone, I have been using Aira for quite a few years 
> now and I think it's one of the most wonderful and useful apps that 
> have come to our attention in many years. I use it quite often, to 
> find my way in unfamiliar places, and, would you believe, finding my 
> birds toy which fell out the window when I was shaking out the 
> tablecloth that I use so that I could hear his little feet when he 
> comes down the ladder and out of his cage. I used it when I went into 
> Port Authority in New York to find my way to my next bus when I was 
> going to Pennsylvania. Anyway, I just love using this app. I do miss 
> the glasses, though. They gave those up quite a while ago. I have to 
> keep holding the phone, but I understand there are lanyards which you 
> could place around your neck so that you don't have to hold the phone. 
> Anyway, I hope this helps. Esther
>
> Sent From Esther's Amazing and Awesome iPhone 7+!
>
>> On Oct 15, 2021, at 9:27 AM, Jim McCollum via CT-NFB 
>> <ct-nfb at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>> 
>>
>> Jim Y. McCollum
>> Board Member and Legislative Coordinator
>> National Federation of the Blind of Connecticut
>> 860-581-0430
>> j.mccollum64 at comcast.net
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>> Begin forwarded message:
>>
>>> *From:* Jim McCollum <Jim.Y.McCollum at gmail.com>
>>> *Date:* October 15, 2021 at 9:24:34 AM EDT
>>> *To:* Jim McCollum <j.mccollum64 at comcast.net>
>>> *Subject:* *Fwd: You're Invited: Participate in the Aira Pilot 
>>> Program [not-secure]*
>>>
>>> 
>>>
>>> Jim Y. McCollum
>>> 860-581-0430
>>> Jim.Y.McCollum at gmail.com
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>
>>> Begin forwarded message:
>>>
>>>> *From:* "Ogren, Jeffrey" <Jeff.Ogren at ct.gov>
>>>> *Date:* October 15, 2021 at 8:38:40 AM EDT
>>>> *To:* ADS_Announcements at list.ct.gov
>>>> *Subject:* *You're Invited: Participate in the Aira Pilot Program 
>>>> [not-secure]*
>>>> *Reply-To:* List <ADS_Announcements at list.ct.gov>
>>>>
>>>> 
>>>>
>>>> *Dear BESB Client, *
>>>>
>>>> **
>>>>
>>>> *Since today, October 15th, is Blind Americans Equality Day, the 
>>>> Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) and the Department 
>>>> of Aging and Disability Services (ADS) **are excited to****announce 
>>>> the launch of an 18-month pilot program offering Aira at no cost to 
>>>> individuals who are blind or have low vision. Aira is a service 
>>>> that enables subscribers to connect with highly trained, live 
>>>> agents in real-time, for assistance using the public transportation 
>>>> system and other essential services. *
>>>>
>>>> *The Aira service uses a smartphone's camera to stream live video 
>>>> to an agent who provides the subscriber with instant access to 
>>>> visual information about their surroundings. The **Aira Agents use 
>>>> the live video to narrate and interpret what they see for the 
>>>> customer. This can include how to use the ticket vending machine, 
>>>> navigate one of Connecticut’s busy public transportation hubs, or 
>>>> access connecting services. *
>>>>
>>>> *BESB clients are invited to participate in the 18-month pilot 
>>>> program to access Aira for FREE, a service that would otherwise 
>>>> cost a subscriber upwards of $500 per year. Your participation and 
>>>> feedback throughout the pilot program will be vital to the 
>>>> assessment of the Aira service and help to evaluate the viability 
>>>> of providing Aira long-term. *
>>>>
>>>> *To get started, we invite you to participate in a short, important 
>>>> research survey that is fully accessible. It will take around 10-15 
>>>> minutes to complete. At the end of the survey, you will receive a 
>>>> code that you will need to activate the Aira app on your phone. 
>>>> Here is a **link to the survey* 
>>>> <https://uconn.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5d5ONyXG118TOe2>*.*
>>>>
>>>> **
>>>>
>>>> *For more information on this program and how to sign up, please 
>>>> visit****CTrides* <https://ctrides.com/aira-en/>*. *
>>>>
>>>> **
>>>>
>>>> *For more information about the Aira app, please visit **Aira* 
>>>> <https://aira.io/>* or call Aira Customer Care at 1.800.835.1934. *
>>>>
>>>> **
>>>>
>>>> *Thank you in advance for participating and helping us make travel 
>>>> more accessible for everyone in Connecticut. *
>>>>
>>>> *Sincerely,*
>>>>
>>>> *Andrew Norton*
>>>>
>>>> *Bureau of Education and Services for the Blind (BESB)*
>>>>
>>>> *Aging & Disability Services (ADS)*
>>>>
>>>>
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>> <Blind Americans Equality Day 2021 proclamation.docx>
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