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February Airacast: From Goalball to Global Travel 🌍

This episode of AiraCast features two standout Explorers:

Lynn Jensen, Certified Vision Rehabilitation Therapist and author of Best Kept Secrets for Travelers with Sight Loss. She shares practical tips for navigating everything from airport security to international trips.

Eliana Mason, Paralympic medalist and professional counselor, talks Goalball, access, and how Aira fits into her day-to-day.

We also dig into:
- New PDF editing customization
- Access Network updates
- What's new in wearables

🎧 Listen now: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/airacast/id1449888701

#BlindAndLowVision #AccessForAll #VisualInterpreter #AiraCast #OnMyTerms

PDF problems? Aira can help. 📄💡

Trying to fill out a form, sign a contract, or wrangle multiple PDFs? Whether you're on mobile or desktop, Aira Visual Interpreters are trained to support both basic and advanced PDF tasks.

In this quick video, Blake walks through:

- Common PDF tasks Visual Interpreters can assist with

- How to use the Customize Call feature for specialized support

- How to use remote tools and access free minutes to give it a try

Watch now → https://youtu.be/AEPtBl8wXtg

#AccessForAll #OnMyTerms #VisualInterpreter #BlindAndLowVision #AccessiblePDFs

If you’ve been with Aira since the early days, you probably know Carlo. 💙

Carlo started as a Visual Interpreter and, for long-time users, you might have worked with him to navigate through a store or solve a tricky task. When the Customer Care team formed, Carlo was one of the first to jump in and build it from the ground up.

Over nearly a decade, he’s become known for his problem-solving style and his calm presence. His favorite kind of call: the very first one. That moment when someone tries Aira for the first time and experiences the independence and empowerment it can bring.

Read Carlo's full profile → https://aira.io/staff-profile-carlo-duarte/

#AccessForAll #OnMyTerms #ExplorerCommunity #CustomerCare #VisualInterpreter #BlindAndLowVision

If you’ve been with Aira since the early days, you probably know Carlo. 💙

Carlo started as a Visual Interpreter and, for long-time users, you might have worked with him to navigate through a store or solve a tricky task. When the Customer Care team formed, Carlo was one of the first to jump in and build it from the ground up.

Over nearly a decade, he’s become known for his problem-solving style and his calm presence. His favorite kind of call: the very first one. That moment when someone tries Aira for the first time and experiences the independence and empowerment it can bring.

Read Carlo's full profile → https://aira.io/staff-profile-carlo-duarte/

#AccessForAll #OnMyTerms #ExplorerCommunity #CustomerCare #VisualInterpreter #BlindAndLowVision

If you’ve been with Aira since the early days, you probably know Carlo. 💙

Carlo started as a Visual Interpreter and, for long-time users, you might have worked with him to navigate through a store or solve a tricky task. When the Customer Care team formed, Carlo was one of the first to jump in and build it from the ground up.

Over nearly a decade, he’s become known for his problem-solving style and his calm presence. His favorite kind of call: the very first one. That moment when someone tries Aira for the first time and experiences the independence and empowerment it can bring.

Read Carlo's full profile → https://aira.io/staff-profile-carlo-duarte/

#AccessForAll #OnMyTerms #ExplorerCommunity #CustomerCare #VisualInterpreter #BlindAndLowVision

If you’ve been with Aira since the early days, you probably know Carlo. 💙

Carlo started as a Visual Interpreter and, for long-time users, you might have worked with him to navigate through a store or solve a tricky task. When the Customer Care team formed, Carlo was one of the first to jump in and build it from the ground up.

Over nearly a decade, he’s become known for his problem-solving style and his calm presence. His favorite kind of call: the very first one. That moment when someone tries Aira for the first time and experiences the independence and empowerment it can bring.

Read Carlo's full profile → https://aira.io/staff-profile-carlo-duarte/

#AccessForAll #OnMyTerms #ExplorerCommunity #CustomerCare #VisualInterpreter #BlindAndLowVision

If you’ve been with Aira since the early days, you probably know Carlo. 💙

Carlo started as a Visual Interpreter and, for long-time users, you might have worked with him to navigate through a store or solve a tricky task. When the Customer Care team formed, Carlo was one of the first to jump in and build it from the ground up.

Over nearly a decade, he’s become known for his problem-solving style and his calm presence. His favorite kind of call: the very first one. That moment when someone tries Aira for the first time and experiences the independence and empowerment it can bring.

Read Carlo's full profile → https://aira.io/staff-profile-carlo-duarte/

#AccessForAll #OnMyTerms #ExplorerCommunity #CustomerCare #VisualInterpreter #BlindAndLowVision

Expanded Access in Manitoba, Canada! 🏛️

The Manitoba Museum is now offering Aira Explorer, free for all visitors who are blind or have low vision. Whether you're navigating galleries, reading exhibit signs, or getting oriented, Visual Interpreters are just a tap away.

The Museum tested Aira Explorer with blind and low vision guests in late 2025. Their feedback was overwhelmingly positive. Thanks to a grant from the Province of Manitoba, this service is now available across the Museum, the Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre, and Manitoba Centennial Concert Hall.

The Manitoba Museum is, "An adventure waiting to unfold." With Aira Explorer, it's an adventure accessible to all.

Learn more → https://aira.io/manitoba-museum/

#AccessForAll #OnMyTerms #AccessPartner #BlindAndLowVision #VisualInterpreter

New ways to edit PDFs with Aira 📝

We’ve expanded our Visual Interpreter toolkit to better support the tasks you use the most.

Now, all Aira VIs are trained to assist with core PDF editing tasks like:

- Filling forms
-Adding e-signatures
- Inserting text or comments
- Navigating your own PDF editor remotely

Need more advanced assistance? We've licensed a small group of VIs with Adobe Acrobat to support:

- Editing existing text
- Merging, compressing, or converting files
- Creating new PDFs from scratch

You can connect with these specialists by selecting “Adobe Acrobat” under “Customize Your Call,” available 6AM–6PM PT.

Read more on our latest blog: https://aira.io/explorer-update-pdf-editing/

#AiraExplorer #AssistiveTech #AccessibleDocuments #PDFSupport #VisualInterpreter

It's an exciting time for wearable and hands-free tech, but “Will it work with Aira?” 👓

Check out our latest blog post to explore compatibility, resources, and what's coming up next in wearable integration: https://aira.io/using-smart-glasses-with-aira/

#AiraExplorer #VisualInterpreter #SmartGlasses #OnMyTerms #AccessForAll

But wait, there's more! 💫

As if this week hasn't been exciting enough, we have more news to share! We are proud to announce our new partnership with @pneumasolutions bringing their top-notch Remote Incident Manager (RIM) to Aira!

RIM is renowned for its accessibility and efficiency, providing the best remote access solution for the blind and low-vision community. RIM is compatible with Mac and Windows, as well as with screen readers, including Jaws, NVDA, Narrator, and Voiceover. This integration will improve our Explorers' experience receiving remote assistance when working with visual interpreters on their laptop or desktop! 💻

To learn more and easily download RIM visit: https://pneumasolutions.com/products/rim/

Check out the full article on our blog:
https://aira.io/new-integration-free-remote-incident-manager/
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#Accessibility #BlindCommunity #LowVision #InclusiveTech #VisualInterpreter #RemoteAssistance