[NFB-Maryland] Aira at Starbucks - Trial Period

[president at nfbmd.org]

See below message from Aira.



Have You Tried Aira at Starbucks?

Aira Test Underway in Stores in Baltimore, as well as Boston, Los Angeles,
Minneapolis, New York City, Seattle, and Washington DC

Available Through mid-January 2021



Coffee anyone?

Aira is pleased to announce a test program with Starbucks. And, we would
love to know about your experience, and see your Starbucks selfies. For
social media use #OnMyTerms @Starbucks @airaio.

Individuals who are blind or low vision can use the Aira service for
assistance at Starbucks stores through mid-January 2021 in the following
cities:

Baltimore, Boston, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, New York City, Seattle, and
Washington DC.

More information is available at  <http://www.aira.io/Starbucks>
www.Aira.io/Starbucks, including the full list of covered locations.

You will also find information about participating locations in the Aira
app.

If you’ve always wanted to try Aira, this is a great way to test the
service and have that iconic Starbucks experience. If you’re already an
Aira Explorer, thank you, and take advantage of this offer to enhance your
use of Aira.

We are thrilled that Starbucks is taking this step to support blind
customers as we all adjust to the current challenges. So, we encourage
everyone to navigate to your local Starbucks with an Aira Agent. Maybe even
incorporate it into a mobility lesson.

Aira can be used while at a Starbucks for up to 30 minutes for assistance
with tasks, including:

 ● Reading in-store information

● Finding amenities such as the order counter or table

● Social Distancing in the line

● Finding the Starbucks itself

● And more.

Don’t forget, your Aira Agent can also get that perfect Starbucks Selfie
for sharing on social media. Our customers have made the hash tag #OnMyTerms
synonymous with Aira so feel free to use it when tagging. Social media
handles, @Starbucks and @airaio,  can also be used.
And, remember, you can always use your free five-minute call to plan your
trip before you go.

To take advantage of this offer, all you need is a smartphone and the Aira
app which is free from the Apple App or Google Play stores. Then, if you are
not already an Aira Explorer, you will just need to set up a free account
and you can use Aira Access locations for free just like Aira Explorers do.

If you have any questions, please email Paul Schroeder at
<mailto:Paul at Aira.io> Paul at Aira.io.











Ronza Othman, President

National Federation of the Blind of Maryland

443-426-4110

Pronouns: she, her, hers



The National Federation of the Blind of Maryland knows that blindness is not
the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the
expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles
between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want;
blindness is not what holds you back.







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