{"id":2717,"date":"2017-07-15T23:27:29","date_gmt":"2017-07-16T04:27:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blindabilities.com\/?p=2717"},"modified":"2017-07-15T23:27:29","modified_gmt":"2017-07-16T04:27:29","slug":"nfb17-sharon-watson-the-1st-aira-explorer-and-joes-blind-abilities-shoutout","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blindabilities.com\/?p=2717","title":{"rendered":"NFB17 Sharon Watson the 1st Aira Explorer and Joe\u2019s Blind Abilities Shoutout!"},"content":{"rendered":"<!--powerpress_player--><div class=\"powerpress_player\" id=\"powerpress_player_3942\"><audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-2717-1\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"http:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/blindabilities\/Aira1st.mp3?_=1\" \/><a href=\"http:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/blindabilities\/Aira1st.mp3\">http:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/blindabilities\/Aira1st.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/div><p>Sharon Watson was the 1st Aira Explorer and is still as excited as the day she first learned about Aira and it\u2019s solution to instant access to information. Sharon talks about how she uses her Aira glasses and how the playing field has been leveled for her. From large events to small details Sharon enjoys having instant access to information and the independence Aira has allowed her to access.<br \/>\nJoe talks about Blind Abilities and the iPhone101 series and how he has enjoyed learning the gestures and tips and tricks PeteNick and I have published on the BlindAbilities.com web site.<\/p>\n<p>Explore your world<br \/>\nlike never before<br \/>\nFrom exploring new neighborhoods and restaurants in the city, to traveling the globe &#8211; Aira empowers the blin<!--more--><br \/>\nto experience their world and surroundings like never before.<br \/>\nAccessible devices<br \/>\nAira&#8217;s platform works on wearable devices such as Google Glass and Vuzix that can be paired with your smartphones.<br \/>\nReal-time request<br \/>\nThe tiny camera mounted on your wearable device provides instant feedback so Aira Agents can safely guide you with any activity.<br \/>\nCertified agents<br \/>\nOur network of trained Aira Agents, who could even be one of your family or friends, are able to assist you whenever and wherever.<\/p>\n<p>You can find out more about Aira on the web at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.aira.io\">www.Aira.io<\/a><br \/>\nOn Twitter <a href=\"\/\/Http:\/\/www.twitter.com\/airaio\">@airaio<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Thank you for listening!<br \/>\nYou can follow us on Twitter <a href=\"http:\/\/www.twitter.com\/blindabilities\">@BlindAbilities<\/a><br \/>\nOn the web at <a href=\"https:\/\/blindabilities.com\">www.BlindAbilities.com<\/a><br \/>\nSend us an <a href=\"mailto:info@blindabilities.com\">email<\/a><br \/>\nGet the <a href=\"https:\/\/appsto.re\/us\/demUab.i\">Free Blind Abilities App<\/a> on the App Store.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<!--powerpress_player--><div class=\"powerpress_player\" id=\"powerpress_player_3944\"><audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-2717-3\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"http:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/blindabilities\/Aira1st.mp3?_=3\" \/><a href=\"http:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/blindabilities\/Aira1st.mp3\">http:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/blindabilities\/Aira1st.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/div><p>http:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/blindabilities\/Aira1st.mp3Sharon Watson was the 1st Aira Explorer and is still as excited as the day she first learned about Aira and it\u2019s solution to instant access to information. Sharon talks about how she uses her Aira glasses and how the playing field has been leveled for her. 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