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

Sat Oct 16 02:04:11 UTC 2021

yes, as far as I know, they did do away with the glasses. Maybe I will call them up tomorrow and ask them if they ever got them back. I think they would've told us so, though. Anyway, have a great evening everyone. Esther

Sent From Esther's Amazing and Awesome iPhone 7+!

> On Oct 15, 2021, at 9:18 PM, Hamit Campos via CT-NFB <ct-nfb at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> 
> 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:
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>>>  
>>> 
>>> 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
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>>> Begin forwarded message:
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>>>> 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:
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>>>>> 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.
>>>>>  
>>>>> For more information on this program and how to sign up, please visit CTrides. 
>>>>>  
>>>>> For more information about the Aira app, please visit Aira 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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