Airacast
219 episodes - English - Latest episode: 13 days ago - ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsThe official podcast of Aira, the visual interpreter service for people who are blind or have low vision. At Aira, we connect people, via our free app, to trained professionals who provide visual information – all on demand. Subscribe to Airacast to learn about our technology, hear the latest innovations, ways you can use the service , agent profiles, and more.
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Quick Trips Aira Live Notifications
January 04, 2021 19:54 - 6 minutes - 5.91 MBYou asked for it and finally you’ve got it in the latest iOS update. You can be notified when someone does an Aira Live session. Join us for this quick trip to learn how.
Airacast Quick Trip Aira Live Notifications
January 04, 2021 19:54 - 6 minutes - 5.91 MBYou asked for it and finally you’ve got it in the latest iOS update. You can be notified when someone does an Aira Live session. Join us for this quick trip to learn how.
Kwanza Special with Dr. Linda Humes
December 28, 2020 18:33 - 1 hour - 83.1 MBCelebrate Kwanza with Aira! We present Dr. Linda Humes with a look at this unique holiday. Dr. Linda H. Humes is the founder/Executive director of the not-for-profit, arts-in-education organization, Yaffa Cultural Arts, Inc., in New York City. Dr. Humes is currently an adjunct assistant professor at John Jay College in New York City and the education chair of the National Association of Black storytellers.
Kwanza Special with Dr. Linda Humes
December 28, 2020 18:33 - 1 hour - 83.1 MBCelebrate Kwanza with Aira! We present Dr. Linda Humes with a look at this unique holiday. Dr. Linda H. Humes is the founder/Executive director of the not-for-profit, arts-in-education organization, Yaffa Cultural Arts, Inc., in New York City. Dr. Humes is currently an adjunct assistant professor at John Jay College in New York City and the education chair of the National Association of Black storytellers.
Afternoon at the Museum US Olympic & Paralympic Museum
December 21, 2020 16:14 - 56 minutes - 51.9 MBIn this final episode for 2020 we go for the Gold with our special guest, Paralympian and Aira Explorer, Lex Gillette. Check out the many digital offerings at the US Olympic and Paralympic Museum and hear Lex’s story of what it’s really like to compete.
Explorer Call December 2020
December 17, 2020 14:54 - 1 hour - 59.8 MBIn our last Explorer Call of 2020, we start by asking, what the heck is Jenine wearing? Then Aira’s CEO Troy Otillio takes us through the year in review. We hear from Bahzad Ballout about the Aira Active program. Emily Hill brings us news of the Aira Customer Survey and Ryan Bishop has big news of his own to share.
Airacast Episode 28 Tips, Tricks and Elves
December 15, 2020 20:57 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MBBecome an Aira Ninja, rate those calls and catch up on Aira News in this episode. We’ll also have a visit from the Aira Elves.
Tips, Tricks and Elves
December 15, 2020 20:57 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MBBecome an Aira Ninja, rate those calls and catch up on Aira News in this episode. We’ll also have a visit from the Aira Elves.
Australasia Explorer Call December 2020
December 14, 2020 13:51 - 1 hour - 56 MBEmily Hill, Aira’s Director of Customer Experience, and Graham Innes of blind Citizens Australia bring you our December Explorer Call with a focus on the holidays. You’ll also learn about our Aira Active program.
AustralAsia Explorer Call December 2020
December 14, 2020 13:51 - 1 hour - 56 MBEmily Hill, Aira’s Director of Customer Experience, and Graham Innes of blind Citizens Australia bring you our December Explorer Call with a focus on the holidays. You’ll also learn about our Aira Active program.
Afternoon at the Museum AJM Part 2
December 07, 2020 14:08 - 56 minutes - 51.3 MBWe explore the digital collection in Part 2 of our trip to the American Jazz Museum. This collection of photos and stories highlights the museum’s rich history and that of the surrounding neighborhood. You can explore this content at www.americanjazzmuseum.org/ajmathome.
Afternoon at the Museum AJM Part 2
December 07, 2020 14:08 - 56 minutes - 51.3 MBWe explore the digital collection in Part 2 of our trip to the American Jazz Museum. This collection of photos and stories highlights the museum’s rich history and that of the surrounding neighborhood. You can explore this content at www.americanjazzmuseum.org/ajmathome.
Afternoon at the Museum American Jazz Museum Part1
November 22, 2020 19:45 - 1 hour - 65.4 MBJazz is the truly American sound. In this first of two visits to the American Jazz Museum, we look at the virtual tour as part of www.americanjazzmuseum.org/ajmathome. Thanks to Explorer Wayne Percy for this link to his contribution to jazz as well. https://youtu.be/S1sJ9GF0Z3E
afternnon at the museum american Jazz Museum Part1
November 22, 2020 19:45 - 1 hour - 65.4 MBJazz is the truly American sound. In this first of two visits to the American Jazz Museum, we look at the virtual tour as part of www.americanjazzmuseum.org/ajmathome. Thanks to Explorer Wayne Percy for this link to his contribution to jazz as well. https://youtu.be/S1sJ9GF0Z3E
Explorer Call November 2020
November 20, 2020 17:01 - 1 hour - 55.5 MBThis month Ryan and Jenine are joined by Aira CEO Troy Otillio to discuss on-line shopping, give some updates on Starbucks and other Aira News and answer some excellent questions from our customers.
Explorer Call November2020
November 20, 2020 17:01 - 1 hour - 55.5 MBThis month Ryan and Jenine are joined by Aira CEO Troy Otillio to discuss on-line shopping, give some updates on Starbucks and other Aira News and answer some excellent questions from our customers.
Afternoon at the Museum NMAAHC Part1
November 17, 2020 22:42 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MBPart of the Smithsonian Institute, the National Museum of African American History and Culture is rich with collections just right for exploring with Aira. For our next two programs, we’ll take a look through these collections and other on-line content from the NMAAHC spotlighting music and sports. Host Stephanie Watts ventures through two aspects of American life that bring us together while telling the stories of the difficult path to get here.
Afternoon at the Museum NMAAHC Part 1
November 17, 2020 22:42 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MBPart of the Smithsonian Institute, the National Museum of African American History and Culture is rich with collections just right for exploring with Aira. For our next two programs, we’ll take a look through these collections and other on-line content from the NMAAHC spotlighting music and sports. Host Stephanie Watts ventures through two aspects of American life that bring us together while telling the stories of the difficult path to get here.
Oceania Explorer Call
November 16, 2020 23:01 - 49 minutes - 44.9 MBAira is pleased to share our first explorer call dedicated to those living in Australia, New Zealand and the Oceania region. Aira’s Director of Customer Experience, Emily Hill, joins Graham Innes of Blind citizens Australia to discuss all things Aira.
Oceania Explorer call
November 16, 2020 23:01 - 49 minutes - 44.9 MBAira is pleased to share our first explorer call dedicated to those living in Australia, New Zealand and the Oceania region. Aira’s Director of Customer Experience, Emily Hill, joins Graham Innes of Blind citizens Australia to discuss all things Aira.
Afternoon at the Museum NLBM
November 09, 2020 15:34 - 59 minutes - 54.4 MBBaseball season may be over but we never get tired of learning about America’s game. Stephanie Watts, Paul Mimms and Paul Schroeder are joined in this episode by Ray Doswell, Vice President of Curatorial Services at the Negro League Baseball Museum. The Negro Leagues gave us not only a rich history but a direct path to baseball, and integrated sports as we know them today. You can check out this museum at www.nlbm.com.
Afternoon at the Museum NMAAHC part 2
November 02, 2020 16:29 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MBIn Part Two of our visit to the NMAAHC, we’ll continue our exploration of music and sports and their intersectionality. Join Stephanie Watts and our Aira Agents as we delve into the vast collections of this museum. .
Afternoon at the Museum NMAAHC Part 2
November 02, 2020 16:29 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MBIn Part Two of our visit to the NMAAHC, we’ll continue our exploration of music and sports and their intersectionality. Join Stephanie Watts and our Aira Agents as we delve into the vast collections of this museum. .
Expedition 204 Team Viewer
November 02, 2020 16:20 - 1 hour - 63.4 MBTeam Viewer and Team Viewer quick Support are the powerful screen sharing apps we use at Aira. In this expedition we’ll go over how to download, install and use the Team Viewer app for PC and Mac. Then it’s on to Quick support for your smart phone. Learn about how this app differs between and within mobile platforms. We also take your questions.
Expedition 204: Team Viewer
November 02, 2020 16:20 - 1 hour - 63.4 MBTeam Viewer and Team Viewer quick Support are the powerful screen sharing apps we use at Aira. In this expedition we’ll go over how to download, install and use the Team Viewer app for PC and Mac. Then it’s on to Quick support for your smart phone. Learn about how this app differs between and within mobile platforms. We also take your questions.
Expedition 203 Formatting with Finesse
October 22, 2020 15:49 - 57 minutes - 52.2 MBIn this expedition we’ll trek through the wilds of formatting, observing documents and Power Point presentations in their native habitats, Stalking the elusive spreadsheet and even taming the deadly PDF form. We’ll explore how to work most efficiently with an agent while creating memorable material.
Explorer Call October 2020
October 22, 2020 15:19 - 56 minutes - 51.7 MBThis month is full of big events and significance. Aira CEO Troy Otilio gives us some big news about Target and talks about how important the Starbucks test project is to Aira’s future. We also celebrate Disability Employment Awareness Month with agent Maia’s presentation on resumes. She’ll share how to prepare for your agent call and what to include in a modern resume.
airacast 27 Flatten Inaccessibility
October 21, 2020 00:16 - 1 hour - 118 MBIn this special episode we welcome Dr. L. Penny Rosenblum, Director of Research at the American Foundation for the Blind. She and Paul Schroeder, Aira’s Senior Policy Advisor, will discuss the final report of the Flatten Inaccessibility survey, found at www.flatteninaccessibility.com. Dr. Rosenblum also tells us about upcoming AFB Town Hall meetings, details at www.afb.org. You can contact her about the survey at [email protected].
Flatten Inaccessibility
October 21, 2020 00:16 - 1 hour - 118 MBIn this special episode we welcome Dr. L. Penny Rosenblum, Director of Research at the American Foundation for the Blind. She and Paul Schroeder, Aira’s Senior Policy Advisor, will discuss the final report of the Flatten Inaccessibility survey, found at www.flatteninaccessibility.com. Dr. Rosenblum also tells us about upcoming AFB Town Hall meetings, details at www.afb.org. You can contact her about the survey at [email protected].
Expedition 202: Positioning
October 15, 2020 17:00 - 52 minutes - 48.4 MBOne of the most intimidating aspects of working with a mobile phone’s camera is knowing how to position it to capture the information you want. In this expedition Aira’s expert agent guides will walk you through how we explain positioning, the importance of lighting and how to capture that perfect photo. We’ll also show off some hands-free items for easier positioning, including a neck mount from https://harboltcompany.com/
Expedition 202 Positioning
October 15, 2020 17:00 - 52 minutes - 48.4 MBOne of the most intimidating aspects of working with a mobile phone’s camera is knowing how to position it to capture the information you want. In this expedition Aira’s expert agent guides will walk you through how we explain positioning, the importance of lighting and how to capture that perfect photo. We’ll also show off some hands-free items for easier positioning, including a neck mount from https://harboltcompany.com/
Airacast Primo Promos
October 09, 2020 21:28 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBIn this episode we share the newest promos. Paul Schroeder talks with Jenine about voting and our Get Out The Vote offer. Then we learn all about the 10 +10 WayAround offer to help you organize your world.
Airacast Episode 26 Primo Promos
October 09, 2020 21:28 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBIn this episode we share the newest promos. Paul Schroeder talks with Jenine about voting and our Get Out The Vote offer. Then we learn all about the 10 +10 WayAround offer to help you organize your world.
Expedition 201 Basics
October 08, 2020 13:46 - 1 hour - 61.2 MBWe begin our second Expedition series with an introduction to Aira. We’ll review the Android and iOS versions of the Aira app and share some efficiency tips.
Afternoon at the Museum National Civil Rights Museum
September 26, 2020 17:18 - 1 hour - 78 MBAira is proud to bring you our Afternoon at the Museum series to explore this rich content with one of our highly trained agents. Host Stephanie Watts will be joined by Paul Mimms, Aira Explorer, veteran and someone who has lived the civil rights struggle on several levels. We bring you this presentation as part of our outreach and educational support of Black Lives Matter.
Afternoon at the Museum National Civil rights Museum
September 26, 2020 17:18 - 1 hour - 78 MBAira is proud to bring you our Afternoon at the Museum series to explore this rich content with one of our highly trained agents. Host Stephanie Watts will be joined by Paul Mimms, Aira Explorer, veteran and someone who has lived the civil rights struggle on several levels. We bring you this presentation as part of our outreach and educational support of Black Lives Matter.
UK September 2020 Explorer Callff
September 17, 2020 19:16 - 56 minutes - 52 MBThis month we discuss Aira’s Terms of Service, www.aira.io/tos with Joshua Flewellen, Agent Manager and Ryan Bishop. We also let our UK Explorers know about an opportunity to do a short video interview about their Aira use to help promote the service and Access locations in the UK.
UK September 2020 Explorer Call
September 17, 2020 19:16 - 56 minutes - 52 MBThis month we discuss Aira’s Terms of Service, www.aira.io/tos with Joshua Flewellen, Agent Manager and Ryan Bishop. We also let our UK Explorers know about an opportunity to do a short video interview about their Aira use to help promote the service and Access locations in the UK.
September, 2020 Explorer Call
September 17, 2020 16:07 - 1 hour - 69.3 MBSeptember 2020 Explorer Call This month we revisit, as we do several times per year, Aira’s terms of service, www.aira.io/tos, with Emily Hill, Director of Customer Experience. We also hear from CEO Troy Otillio about Aira’s progress since the changes to the Free 5-minute offer.
September 2020 Explorer Call
September 17, 2020 16:07 - 1 hour - 69.3 MBSeptember 2020 Explorer Call This month we revisit, as we do several times per year, Aira’s terms of service, www.aira.io/tos, with Emily Hill, Director of Customer Experience. We also hear from CEO Troy Otillio about Aira’s progress since the changes to the Free 5-minute offer.
Afternoon at the Museum Tuskegee Airmen
September 13, 2020 14:42 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MBDespite the views of a segregated military and command, who did not think Black men were smart enough to handle the task of protecting our country, the Tuskegee Airmen exceeded expectations. Their acts of heroism embodied bravery, whether on the flight line or wherever deployed. Our host Stephanie Watts visits the Tuskegee Airmen National site Virtual Exhibit. https://www.nps.gov/museum/exhibits/tuskegee_airmen/index.html
Afternoon at the Museum Tuskegee Airmen
September 13, 2020 14:42 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MBDespite the views of a segregated military and command, who did not think Black men were smart enough to handle the task of protecting our country, the Tuskegee Airmen exceeded expectations. Their acts of heroism embodied bravery, whether on the flight line or wherever deployed. Our host Stephanie Watts visits the Tuskegee Airmen National site Virtual Exhibit. https://www.nps.gov/museum/exhibits/tuskegee_airmen/index.html
Aira and WayAround Webinar
September 09, 2020 17:31 - 1 hour - 60.4 MBThrough a smart phone app, Aira’s trained agents provide visual information about items like groceries, mail and other household and office products. WayAround tags work through NFC, a smart phone app and the WayLink device to provide a wide array of information to organize and identify just about anything. WayTags come in a variety of shapes and methods to attach to items. What can these two do together? Jessica Hipp from WayAround will join Jenine Stanley, Emma Vincent and Ryan Bishop alo...
Afternoon at the Museum AAMI
August 28, 2020 22:27 - 1 hour - 59.5 MBIn this first episode we travel with host and Aira Explorer Stephanie Watts and Aira Agent Julia to the African American Museum of Iowa. Learn how Aira brings museums and on-line content to life for blind and low vision people. Also learn about free Aira at all members of the Association of African American Museums through the end of 2020.
Afternnon at the Museum AAMI
August 28, 2020 22:27 - 1 hour - 59.5 MBIn this first episode we travel with host and Aira Explorer Stephanie Watts and Aira Agent Julia to the African American Museum of Iowa. Learn how Aira brings museums and on-line content to life for blind and low vision people. Also learn about free Aira at all members of the Association of African American Museums through the end of 2020.
Airacast Day Trip 1
August 28, 2020 15:11 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MBThese shortened podcasts give you tips and tricks to make the most of your Aira service. In this episode we talk about getting organized, highlight the Message feature and tell you about your Explorer Folder.
Airacast Short Trips
August 28, 2020 15:11 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MBThese shortened podcasts give you tips and tricks to make the most of your Aira service. In this episode we talk about getting organized, highlight the Message feature and tell you about your Explorer Folder.
UK August 2020 Explorer Call
August 20, 2020 19:23 - 56 minutes - 51.8 MBThis month we travel to Aira Agent Land with Agent Training Specialist Carla Cane and Agents James and Maddison. They’ll tell us what it takes to become an agent, all about the dashboard and secret Agent super powers, plus how you can make the most out of your calls. We’re also joined by Robin Spinks of RNIB and Aira CEO Troy Otilio.
August 2020 UK Explorer Call
August 20, 2020 19:23 - 56 minutes - 51.8 MBThis month we travel to Aira Agent Land with Agent Training Specialist Carla Cane and Agents James and Maddison. They’ll tell us what it takes to become an agent, all about the dashboard and secret Agent super powers, plus how you can make the most out of your calls. We’re also joined by Robin Spinks of RNIB and Aira CEO Troy Otilio.
August 2020 Explorer Call
August 20, 2020 14:58 - 1 hour - 56.7 MBWe’re taking a trip to Agent Land this month with a very special panel. Carla Cane, Agent Training Specialist, and Agents Mark, Rob and Sarah join cohosts Ryan Bishop and Jenine Stanley to talk everything Aira Agent from training to the dashboard to tips on how to get the most from every call.