[Ohio-talk] AIRA and increased independence

[Cheryl Fields]

Marianne, sounds nice! Blessings, Cheryl

On 1/29/17, marianne via Ohio-Talk <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> I want to share a little about AIRA. I found out about this exciting
> program
> at the national convention this summer and was so excited. AIRA provided me
> with Google Glass and MIFI (a portable wifi system) and a program that I
> downloaded onto my cell phone. When I need help I put on the Google Glass
> and launch the program. I usually wear wireless bone conduction head
> phones.
> I contact the AIRA staff and they provide assistance. This is a monthly
> charge depending on the amount of time per month I need assistance. I will
> tell you a few of the things I have done since getting started with AIRA
> less than 2 weeks ago. I shopped at Costco, Bath & Body Works, Best Buy,
> and
> Dollar General. I took the bus to have lunch with my son and was guided to
> the restaurant and back to the bus stop and the AIRA staff read the menu to
> me. I organized my pantry and read mail. At this time they have an Explorer
> program so some of the final issues can be worked out but it should be
> widely available soon. I love it and am thrilled to have this as another
> tool to use in my daily life. I think of all kinds of other places where
> this can be helpful. Yes, it is pretty expensive but can be worth the cost
> for many of us. I know many people are attending Washington Seminar today
> and have heard great things about touring DC using AIRA. I am just sharing
> my experiences to get the word out.
>
>
>
> Marianne Denning, TVI, MS
>
>
>
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Wishing You All the Best,

Cheryl E. Fields


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