[nabs-l] 250-word submission for free one year service of Aira glasses due today at midnight!

[Jessica Dail]

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> On Jul 7, 2017, at 11:24 AM, Kathryn Webster, NABS President via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Announcement to all incoming college freshman or current college students:
> 
> 
> 
> Today, Friday, July 7, submissions for the chance at winning a one year
> subscription to Aira is due to me tonight at midnight!
> 
> Please read message below; and get those 250 word submissions in!
> 
> 
> 
> 
> The 2017 Larry Bock Award
> 
> 
> Aira, with the help of NABS, is providing two college students with a 1-year
> subscription to Aira services!
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Overview
> 
> 
> One of Aira's founders was the entrepreneurial guru and lifelong student
> Larry Bock.  Larry passed away in late 2016 and we're honoring his legacy by
> announcing the Larry Bock award. We're looking for students who exhibit
> Larry's passion for trying new things and constantly expanding their range
> of capabilities.  This is your chance, not only to win a game-changing
> prize, but also to provide input that will literally help Aira shape
> services enhancements. 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> What is Aira?
> 
> 
> Aira is a service for blind and low-vision people that provides immediate,
> time-relevant access to visual information about surroundings or items at
> the point-of-need by fusing technology and human interaction.
> 
> *        Smart glasses that capture video, GPS data and other sensor inputs
> of the user's surroundings
> 
> *        Broadband network to remotely connect the user with a visual
> assistant---we call them "Agents" (human or software)
> 
> *        Trained agents utilizing a dashboard that displays camera
> information as well as a range of other sources and feeds that enable
> real-time interaction to inform the user of what is in their immediate and
> adjacent surroundings and environments. These might include access to
> restaurant reviews and locations, current transportation schedules, alerts
> to weather or construction along routes and other relevant and time
> sensitive information. 
> 
> *        Software that enables agents to access and provide deep and robust
> location-specific information to the users to help them navigate, select and
> locate venues, locate their seat at sporting events, read signs or take
> other actions that further enhance their independence.
> 
> Today, students on college campuses join blind or low-vision business
> people, veterans, and others who are using the Aira services to
> independently navigate cities, malls or attractions, master transportation
> systems, shop, and learn more about the surroundings and environment. Aira
> aims to integrate students into the mainstream of campus life and the
> college experience in a way never before possible.
> 
> Aira strives to further enhance independence anytime and anywhere for the
> blind or low-vision.
> 
> You can learn more at  <http://www.aira.io/> www.Aira.io
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Eligibility Requirements
> 
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> *        College students (age 18 & over) or recent grad (graduated in May
> 17')
> 
> *        In line with our Do More theme, participants should be passionate
> about trying new things and constantly expanding their range of capabilities
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Selection Process
> 
> 
> In order to be considered, Students must submit a 250-word response,
> explaining how one uses technology and would use Aira to enhance
> independence.   
> 
> This response can take any direction, so be creative! To get your mind
> wandering,
> 
> *        Briefly describe one or more challenges.
> 
> *        Tell us how a visual assistant service may benefit you.
> 
> *        Tell us what autonomous features --- those that do not require an
> agent's assistance or service integrations (such as Uber or Amazon) --- you
> might innovate or add to the enhancement of  independence, improve the user
> experience, or enable a breakthrough capability for blind people.
> 
> 
> 
> You can learn more about the solution and services at  <http://www.aira.io>
> www.Aira.io
> 
> Think both inside and outside the box!  Share your innovative spirit!  Your
> insights help guide our offering.
> 
> Submissions must be sent to Kathryn Webster, national student division
> president, at nabs.president at gmail.com <mailto:nabs.president at gmail.com>  by
> Friday, July 7 at midnight EST. Please attach the file, including your name,
> birth date, state, email address, and phone number, as well as the 250-word
> response.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Next Steps
> 
> 
> Five entries will be selected for the final round. If you provide one of the
> top entries, we will ask you to do a 3-minute pitch during the 2017 National
> convention. On Wednesday, July 12 from 8-10pm, in conjunction with the NABS
> Olympics event, the top five students will have an opportunity to woo our
> judges! Within the three minutes, we want you to intrigue us, inspire us,
> and make us see how well-deserving you are of this award. Students will know
> by Sunday, July 9th if they have been selected as a finalist.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Announcement of Winners
> 
> 
> On Saturday, July 15, during the National Federation of the Blind Annual
> Banquet, the two recipients will be announced and awarded the Larry Bock
> Award for their talent and curiosity as a lifelong student.
> 
> 
> 
> Please direct questions or concerns to Kathryn Webster at
> nabs.president at gmail.com <mailto:nabs.president at gmail.com> 
> 
> 
> 
> Good luck!
> 
> Kathryn Webster
> 
> President | National Association of Blind Students
> 
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Are these the glasses that use a video feed?
I'd like more info.
Thanks,
Jessica
Hi
Are These The Glasses That Use a Video Feed? I Would Like More Info.