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Dear Students:<br><br>
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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.<br><br>
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The National Federation of the Blind is partnering with
<a href="https://aira.io/">Aira</a>, 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.<br><br>
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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.<br><br>
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In order to apply for this opportunity:<br><br>
· You must be legally
blind<br><br>
· You must be beginning college
as a first year student in the fall of 2017<br><br>
To be considered for one of these subscriptions, please complete this
<a href="https://aira.io/students">short application online</a> by
Tuesday, August 15, 2017.<br><br>
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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.<br><br>
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Good luck, and all our best for the new school year!<br><br>
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Sincerely,<br><br>
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The National Federation of the Blind Communications team<br>
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Christopher S. Danielsen, J.D.<br>
Director of Public Relations<br>
200 East Wells Street, Baltimore, MD 21230<br>
(410) 659-9314, Ext. 2330 | cdanielsen@nfb.org<br>
Twitter: @rlawyer <br>
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The National Federation of the Blind is a community of members and
friends who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nation’s blind. Every
day we work together to help blind people live the lives they want. <br>
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