[Nfbnet-students-list] College freshmen: You could go back to school with Aira

[Danielsen, Chris]

Dear Students:



The National Federation of the Blind is committed 
to exploring how technology helps blind students 
live the lives they want. Exciting new 
technologies are fundamentally altering the ways 
in which students succeed in and out of the 
classroom. If you're an incoming college 
freshman, you could have the chance to try out a 
new technology from Aira that may help you as you 
start this important chapter of your life.



The National Federation of the Blind is 
partnering with <https://aira.io/>Aira, a company 
that uses smart glass technology, live agents, 
and artificial intelligence to assist blind 
people in understanding and navigating their 
environment. You might use it to help you explore 
your college campus and new community, for example.



Through a partnership with Aira's Back to School 
Program, selected blind college freshmen can 
receive a free nine-month subscription to four 
hundred minutes of Aira services, as well as 
onboard training, data, and the wearable glasses.



In order to apply for this opportunity:

·        You must be legally blind

·        You must be beginning college as a first 
year student in the fall of 2017

To be considered for one of these subscriptions, 
please complete this 
<https://aira.io/students>short application online by Tuesday, August 15, 2017.



The National Federation of the Blind is dedicated 
to helping all blind people, including blind 
students, live the lives they want. An equal 
education is critical to success, and students 
play a key role in creating a bright future for 
blind Americans. We are happy to partner with 
Aira in this exciting opportunity.



Good luck, and all our best for the new school year!



Sincerely,


The National Federation of the Blind Communications team


Christopher S. Danielsen, J.D.
Director of Public Relations
200 East Wells Street, Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 659-9314, Ext. 2330 | cdanielsen at nfb.org
Twitter: @rlawyer

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