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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:5.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-family:"MS PGothic",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:5.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:.5in;-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Aira is <span class=bumpedfont20>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 </span>#OnMyTerms @Starbucks @airaio. </span><span style='font-family:"MS PGothic",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:5.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:.5in;-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto'><span class=bumpedfont20><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>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: </span></span><span style='font-family:"MS PGothic",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:5.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:.5in;-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto'><span class=bumpedfont20><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Baltimore, Boston, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, New York City, Seattle, and Washington DC. </span></span><span style='font-family:"MS PGothic",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:5.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:.5in;-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto'><span class=bumpedfont20><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>More information is available at </span></span><span style='font-family:"MS PGothic",sans-serif'><a href="http://www.aira.io/Starbucks"><span class=bumpedfont20><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1155CC;text-decoration:none'>www.Aira.io/Starbucks</span></span></a></span><span class=bumpedfont20><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1155CC'>,</span></span><span class=bumpedfont20><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>including </span></span><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>the full list of covered locations. </span><span style='font-family:"MS PGothic",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:5.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:.5in;-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto'><span class=bumpedfont20><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>You will also find information about participating locations in the Aira app.</span></span><span style='font-family:"MS PGothic",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>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. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>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. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=s16 style='margin:0in;-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto'><span class=bumpedfont15><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Aira can be used while at a Starbucks for up to 30 minutes for assistance with tasks, including:</span></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=s16 style='margin:0in;-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <span class=s4><span style='color:lime;background:white'>● </span></span><span class=bumpedfont15>Reading in-store information</span></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:-13.5pt;-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto'><span class=s4><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:lime;background:white'>● </span></span><span class=bumpedfont15><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Finding amenities such as the order counter or table</span></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:-13.5pt;-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto'><span class=s4><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:lime;background:white'>● </span></span><span class=bumpedfont15><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Social Distancing in the line</span></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:-13.5pt;-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto'><span class=s4><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:lime;background:white'>● </span></span><span class=bumpedfont15><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Finding the Starbucks itself</span></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:-13.5pt;-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto'><span class=s4><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:lime;background:white'>● </span></span><span class=bumpedfont15><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>And more.</span></span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:5.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:.5in;-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>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. <br>And, remember, you can always use your free five-minute call to plan your trip before you go.</span><span style='font-family:"MS PGothic",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:5.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:.5in;-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>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. </span><span style='font-family:"MS PGothic",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto'><i><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>If you have any questions, please email Paul Schroeder at </span></i><span style='font-family:"MS PGothic",sans-serif'><a href="mailto:Paul@Aira.io"><i><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#954F72'>Paul@Aira.io</span></i></a></span><i><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>.</span></i><span style='font-family:"MS PGothic",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>