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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#467886" vlink="#96607D" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Please see the very exciting announcement below.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D;mso-ligatures:none'>Ronza Othman, </span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D;mso-ligatures:none'>President - National Federation of the Blind of Maryland - 443-426-4110 </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none'>Need to meet with me? <a href="https://calendly.com/president-nfbmd/30min"><span style='color:#0563C1'>Please use this link to schedule through Calendly</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none'> Aduso, Elizabeth (OCAS) <Liz_Aduso@ocas.senate.gov> <br><b>Sent:</b> Friday, July 24, 2026 9:25 AM<br><b>Subject:</b> Aira now FREE at the US Capitol!<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The Office of Congressional Accessibility Services is thrilled to announce we are now offering on-demand visual interpreting for the blind and low-vision community. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Any visitor to the United States Capitol can make <b>free</b> calls to a visual interpreter using the <a href="https://aira.io/aira-explorer-app/">Aira Explorer app</a>. The app connects blind or low-vision users to professional visual interpreters at the tap of a button. Interpreters use a caller’s phone camera and microphone to make visual information more accessible. They can describe surroundings, navigate, read aloud, and assist with a vast range of tasks. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Visitors can use Aira Explorer for assistance with a variety of tasks in the Capitol Visitor Center, such as locating our ticket desk, exploring Exhibition Hall, navigating the restaurant, or perusing the gift shop. Every call is picked up by a professional visual interpreter who signs a confidentiality agreement and has rigorous training in privacy and security. The service is available at no cost and calls connect within seconds. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>To get started, simply download the <a href="https://aira.io/aira-app/"><b>free Aira Explorer app</b></a><b><u> </u></b>in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store, create an account, and tap a button to place a call. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Tours of the United States Capitol are fully accessible. For specific questions or to request a tactile tour, please call our office at (202) 224-4028 or email us at <a href="mailto:AccessibilityRequests@ocas.senate.gov">AccessibilityRequests@ocas.senate.gov</a>. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>Sincerely, <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Liz Aduso<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Deputy Director<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Office of Congressional Accessibility Services<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Crypt of the Capitol<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>(202) 224-4048<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>