Airacast
FaktaTeknologiThe 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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- Talk Grocery Stores To Me (01:00:59)
Episode Notes Did you know that the layout of grocery stores is a science? What does that mean to you as a shopper? Christine Malek and JJ Hunt bring us the third in their series of guest podcasts, taking a trip through the grocery store with Aira. JJ takes us through a typical store layout. Then Christine and her Aira visual interpreter strike out to do some shopping. You can try it yourself at our Access Network partners like Target, Walmart, Wegmans and Meijer. Special thanks to the staff of Mike’s No Frills, the on-site location for the podcast. Want to learn more about Christine and JJ and what they do? Visit their web site at https://talkdescriptiontome.com. Learn more about visual interpreting at www.aira.io. Questions or comments about the show? Email us at airacast@aira.io. Find out more at https://airacast.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
- 2025 Convention Special NFB (01:00:19)
Episode Notes In our second convention special we go to New Orleans with our presentation to the National Federation of the Blind. Staff from Service Delivery, Marketing and Sales, and Engineering talk about their roles and this year’s updates. Then CEO Troy Otillio talks AI and Aira’s involvement with Google Deep Mind’s Project Astra. Sign up to become a trusted tester at https://aira.io/projectastra. Learn more about visual interpreting at https://aira.io. Call our Customer Care Team at 1-800-835-1934 or email support@aira.io. Email us: airacast@aira.io Find out more at https://airacast.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
- 2025 Convention Special ACB (00:48:11)
Episode Notes In the first of our convention specials we feature our presentation at the American Council of the Blind’s 2025 Conference and Convention in Dallas, Texas. Our Learning and Development Team take the spotlight to talk about how they craft training for visual interpreters and what’s in store for the future. Then CEO Troy Otillio talks AI and Aira’s involvement with Google Deep Mind’s Project Astra. Sign up to become a trusted tester at https://aira.io/projectastra. Learn more about visual interpreting at https://aira.io. Email us: airacast@aira.io Find out more at https://airacast.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
- Convention Time! (00:23:34)
Episode Notes Airacast July 2025 Convention Time! July means it’s time to hit the road for the conventions of the American Council of the Blind and the National Federation of the Blind. Jenine Stanley and Everette Bacon go over everything you’ll need to know from traveling to and from Dallas andNew Orleans to where we are in the respective exhibit halls and when you can catch our workshops, plus a convention deal from the Customer Care team. But wait! There’s more! It’s “Aira on the Go!” With our Q3 Giveaway. Find out what you could win just by using one of our transportation-related offers. Check out the ACB National Conference and Convention at https://acbconvention.org. Check out the NFB convention at https://nfb.org/convention. Learn more about visual interpreting at www.aira.io. Question or comments about this podcast? Email us at airacast@aira.io. Find out more at https://airacast.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
- Staff Profile: Dianne Howie (00:09:59)
Episode Notes Many of our customers have come in contact with User Experience Researcher Dianne Howie as part of our Explorer Survey or product testing. In this episode we get to know Dianne and learn how she helps understand the relationship between people and technology. We’ve also got some important announcements to share about the Aira Explorer app and how you can be eligible to win prizes. Learn more about aira at www.aira.io. Find out more at https://airacast.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
- Talk Airports To Me with Christine Malec and JJ Hunt (01:05:22)
Episode Notes Have you ever felt like a piece of luggage once entering an airport? The constant movement from one place to another can be quite frustrating. We’re thrilled to welcome back the hosts of “Talk Description To Me,” Christine Malec and JJ Hunt, for an in-depth exploration of airports. Christine and JJ delve into the various aspects of airports before embarking on a trip to Toronto Pearson International, YYZ, an Access Network partner, to demonstrate how Aira works. If you’re curious about the airports included in our Access Network, you can visit https://aira.io/partners or tap on “Browse Access Offers” on the Home Screen of the Aira Explorer app. Want to learn more about Christine and JJ and their podcast? Visit their web site at https://talkdescriptiontome.com. Learn more about visual interpreting at www.aira.io. Questions or comments about the show? Email us at airacast@aira.io. Find out more at https://airacast.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
- Staff Profiles: Wendell Hennessey (00:14:54)
Episode Notes In our inaugural episode of Staff Profiles, we introduce Wendell Hennessey, who describes himself as Aira’s “Go-to Guy.” Starting as an early “agent,” he has held various roles and currently works as the IT Systems and Security Administrator. In this episode, we delve into what makes every call and interaction unique and special for him. We also get to witness some of his visual interpreting in action. Watch the entire video with Wendell and Chuck. https://youtu.be/hSFZQsAbD5A Wendell acts as visual interpreter in this visit to the Veterans Memorial Museum. https://youtube.com/live/gotYKKZdbNE Learn more about Aira and visual interpreting at www.aira.io. Questions or comments about the podcast? Email us at airacast@aira.io. Find out more at https://airacast.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
- May, 2025 Airacast Reboot (00:42:32)
Episode Notes It’s an Airacast reboot! We return to our monthly format with some Aira history and deep thought about technology, discrimination, AI and life with Mike Hinson. So many explorers tell us that Mike motivated them to try the service. Now we look back over 10 years and forward to what AI brings us. Jenine also reviews how to find Access Network offers and use Aira, free! You can contact Mike at speaker@michaelhingson.com. Visit his web site, https://michaelhingson.com. Catch his podcast, Unstoppable Mindset, in your podcast app of choice. Check the Aira Youtube channel: https://youtube.com/c/airaio Comments about the podcast? Email us at airacast@aira.io. Find out more at https://airacast.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
- Return from CSUN! (00:44:19)
Episode Notes Airacast Return from CSUN By now, you’ve likely come across numerous podcasts discussing the 40th annual CSUN Assistive Technology Conference. The Aira staff gathered to share their experiences in the exhibit hall, during sessions, and in workshops. Join Jenine Stanley as she engages in conversations with Troy Otillio, Everette Bacon, Jill Ratliff, Blake Steinecke, and Dianne Howie. Aira ASL made its debut, and the response far exceeded our expectations. Discover more insights and learn about the other valuable takeaways from the conference. Learn more about Aira Explorer and Aira ASL at www.aira.io. Find out more at https://airacast.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
- Talk Starbucks to Me! (01:02:08)
Episode Notes Starbucks is one of our premiere Access Network partners here at Aira. It’s a great place to try out visual interpreting if you’re new to our service. On this episode of Airacast, we brought in the amazing duo of Christine Malec and JJ Hunt from the popular podcast “Talk Description to Me”. They’ll give us an in-depth look at this caffeine icon from Starbucks green to the story of the Siren and her two tails on every cup. Christine will also talk with one of our visual interpreters and grab a coffee of course. You’ll find out why she calls it “the smell of hope.” Want to learn more about Christine and JJ and their podcast? Visit their web site at https://talkdescriptiontome.com. Learn more about visual interpreting at www.aira.io. Questions or comments about the show? Email us at airacast@aira.io. Find out more at https://airacast.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
- The Road to CSUN Week 8: Pregame Show! (00:22:06)
Episode Notes Airacast The Road to CSUN Week 8 Pregame! In only a few short days the 40th annual CSUN Assistive Technology Conference will begin. Our Pregame Show features Geoffrey Peddle, Everette Bacon and Jill Ratliff, ready to take the field. Geoffrey gives us a brief glimpse at what our engineers have worked on this year to make our apps the premiere way to receive visual and ASL interpreting. Everette and Jill will talk about their workshops and all the activity in the Aira booth. If you’re heading out to Anaheim be sure to visit us at Booth 216 in the exhibit hall to learn about the Aira ASL app, new partnerships and yes, Aira swag. Aira Presentations State of Interpreting Services for Blind and Low Vision, Everette Bacon Thursday, March 13, 2:20pm Pacific time, On-Demand ASL Interpreting as a Public Accommodation, Jill Ratliff Friday, March 14, 9:20am Pacific time, For more about CSUNATC 2025, visit https://web.cvent.com/event/2c5d8c51-6441-44c0-b361-131ff9544dd5/summary Learn more about visual and ASL interpreting from Aira at https://aira.io. Find out more at https://airacast.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
- The Road to CSUN Week 7: We built it and they came! (00:12:11)
Episode Notes The Road to CSUN Week 7 We built it and they came There are many ways to get free Aira service. With our Build AI project you can not only get free visual interpreting but also help to structure new AI features. In this episode Jenine and BlakeSteinecke, talk about the difference between Build AI and Access AI and how to opt into ten free minutes every thirty minutes. Great for that road trip to CSUN! Check out Blake’s video tutorials on our Youtube channel: https://youtube.com/c/airaio Learn more about visual interpreting at https://aira.io. Questions or comments about the show? Email us at airacast@aira.io. Find out more at https://airacast.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
- The Road to CSUN Week 6: People Making an Impact with Kellie Herbert (00:14:07)
Episode Notes Aira is all about the blending of people with technology. In this episode we talk with Kellie Herbert, Vice President of Service Delivery. How do Kellie’s experiences with large international corporations compare to her work at Aira? We’ll also learn about her personal connection to people with disabilities and her thoughts on AI. For more information about visual interpreting, visit www.aira.io. Contact us at airacast@aira.io. Find out more at https://airacast.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
- The Road to CSUN Week 5: Welcome to Aira’s Web App (00:09:18)
Episode Notes Road to CSUN Week 5 Welcome to Aira’s Web App Take a tour of one of the best kept secrets in assistive tech, Aira’s web app. We’ll show you that this easy to use app has the same functionality as our award winning mobile app. Not only can you use the app to call a visual interpreter, you can also use our powerful Access AI feature with your webcam or to recognize screen shots. To get started, go to https://explorer.aira.io. Visit our Youtube channel for more tutorials: https://youtube.com/c/airaio Learn more about Aira at www.aira.io. Contact us for more info at 1-800-835-1934 or support@aira.io. Find out more at https://airacast.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
- Road to CSUN Week 4 A Brief History of Tech with Geoffrey Peddle (00:20:01)
Episode Notes A Brief History of Tech with Geoffrey Peddle Aira’s Chief Technology Officer, Geoffrey Peddle, joins Airacast to talk about the tech behind visual and sign language interpreting. We’ll hear about how Aira works to maximize the important aspects of each app. Geoffrey will also talk about the influence of AI, autonomous vehicles and robots. For more about visual interpreting visit www.aira.io. Find out more at https://airacast.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
- The Road to CSUN! Week 3 The Aira Explorer App (00:08:35)
Episode Notes In this episode we take a look at what debuted at the 2022 CSUN, the completely overhauled Aira app! It’s now Aira Explorer and it’s everywhere, from the smart phone to the Mac or PC. Check out improvements for low vision users and the plethora of things you can do under the “More” tab. Learn more about Aira at www.aira.io. Email us at airacast@aira.io. Find out more at https://airacast.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
- Road to CSUN 2025 Week 2 (00:10:36)
Episode Notes Last year at CSUN Aira debuted our Access AI feature for image description. We’ll take a quick tour of its unique tasks and options. Our “Road to CSUN” episodes will come out every Friday through March 7 so stay tuned! Learn more about Aira at www.aira.io. call our Customer Care team at 1-800-835-1934 or email support@aira.io Find out more at https://airacast.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
- 2024 Year in Review (00:46:35)
Episode Notes Our look back at 2024 takes us through the many innovations of the past year. From Access AI to work with Meta Ray-Ban Smart glasses, plus our new Access Network partners, Everette and Jenine cover it all. Then we talk about Aira’s annual customer survey, the upcoming CSUN conference and our 10th Birthday Celebration! Join us on January 29 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm Pacific time https://aira.zoom.us/j/89073345341 You can find the event in the Aira Explorer app by tapping on More, then Events and the link for the 10th Birthday. Comments or questions about the podcast? Email us at airacast@aira.io. Learn more about visual interpreting at www.aira.io or call our Customer Care team at 1-800-835-1934. Find out more at https://airacast.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
- Road to CSUN Week 1 (00:10:47)
Episode Notes Airacast The road to CSUN! Week 1 In this episode we begin our road to the 40th CSUN Assistive Technology Conference. It’s time again for the Annual Customer Survey. It’s also time for a party! Explorer Call: Wednesday, January 22 at 8:00pm Eastern/5:00pm Pacific with Everette and Jenine’s year in review and more. Year in Review webinar: https://aira.zoom.us/j/88972808424 Take the Annual customer Survey: https://forms.gle/xbLmTsDvEXSxtA4D6 Send your messages to airacast@aira.io Find out more at https://airacast.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
- Demo: Connecting with Aira through your Meta Ray-Ban Smart glasses (00:10:12)
Episode Notes For more information and assistance with your Aira/Meta Ray-Ban connection, contact our Customer Care Team at 1-800-835-1934 or support@aira.io. Check out our Youtube channel for more demos. https://youtube.com/c/airaio Email this podcast at airacast@aira.io. Find out more at https://airacast.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
- Navigating the Aira Access Network (00:20:20)
Episode Notes Airacast Navigating the Aira Access Network October was a busy month at Aira. In this episode Jenine talks with Everette Bacon, VP of Blindness Initiatives about the Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses experience. Then we learn about the call intent feature with Carla Kane, Manager of Learning & Development. But wait! There’s more! Use those navigation skills at a new and long-awaited Access Network Partner. Resources: Konnie Ellis video: Using Aira with Meta Smart Glassesyoutube.com Carrie Morales video: Demonstrating what can the Meta Glasses do for people who are blind and visually impaired!youtu.be Everette Bacon contact: everette@aira.io Questions or comments about the show? Email us at airacast@aira.io. Learn more about visual interpreting at www.aira.io. Find out more at https://airacast.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
- 2024 Vice Presidential Debate Summary (00:12:50)
We’ve compiled the observations of our visual interpreter provided live during commercial breaks in the debate between Senator JD Vance and Governor Tim Walz. This podcast does not contain audio from the entire debate. It is a summary of what non-verbal cues our visual interpreter described as well as descriptions of the stage and candidates. If you have questions or comments, email us at airacast@aira.io. We’ve compiled the observations of our visual interpreter provided live during commercial breaks in the debate between Senator JD Vance and Governor Tim Walz. This podcast does not contain audio from the entire debate. It is a summary of what non-verbal cues our visual interpreter described as well as descriptions of the stage and candidates. If you have questions or comments, email us at airacast@aira.io.Episode Notes Notes go here Find out more at https://airacast.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
- Explorer Town Hall – Launch of Meta Ray-Bans Beta Program with Aira (01:10:46)
Episode Notes Join Aira's Meta Ray-Bans Glasses Town Hall to get the latest updates on our integration progress, upcoming beta launch, and Aira's continued commitment to exploring innovative smart glasses solutions. During the event, you'll hear from Aira's leadership about the challenges we've faced and the workarounds we've implemented. You'll also learn how you can help advocate for a direct integration with Meta glasses and be part of shaping the future of accessible smart glasses technology. Our goal is to make the process as seamless as possible, providing the best experience for all explorers. Together, we can help bring attention to these improvements and ensure smoother access to this exciting technology. Read more on our blog at https://aira.io/ray-bans-beta/ Learn more about Aira at www.aira.io. Find out more at https://airacast.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
- Building AI for the Win! (00:21:43)
Episode Notes The Build AI initiative is designed to help shape the future of artificial intelligence with a focus on the experiences of blind and low vision people. Everette Bacon, Aira’s VP of Blindness Initiatives talks with Jenine about Build AI and how customers can get free Aira when opting in. We’ve also got a special contest for you to win one of four pairs of Meta Ray-Ban Smart Glasses! For more about Build AI, go to https://aira.io/build-ai-faq. To learn about how you can get entries in our Meta Ray-Ban Smart Glasses contest, go to https://aira.io/meta-ray-ban-giveaway. Find out more at https://airacast.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
- Convention Special: Putting the AI in Aira, ACB 2024 (00:55:36)
Episode Notes You couldn’t go anywhere this convention season without hearing the letters A I. From ACB 2024, July 8 in Jacksonville, Florida, we bring you our presentation “Putting the A I in ira”. Learn more about all the things we announced and read our blog posts on our web site, https://aira.io. Find out more at https://airacast.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.