{"id":2759,"date":"2017-07-27T08:05:20","date_gmt":"2017-07-27T13:05:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blindabilities.com\/?p=2759"},"modified":"2017-07-27T08:03:45","modified_gmt":"2017-07-27T13:03:45","slug":"key2access-accessible-street-crossings-and-razmobile-the-accessible-tactile-button-phone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blindabilities.com\/?p=2759","title":{"rendered":"Key2Access: Accessible Street Crossings and RAZMobile: The Accessible Tactile Button Phone"},"content":{"rendered":"<!--powerpress_player--><div class=\"powerpress_player\" id=\"powerpress_player_9041\"><audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-2759-1\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"http:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/blindabilities\/keysRAZmono.mp3?_=1\" \/><a href=\"http:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/blindabilities\/keysRAZmono.mp3\">http:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/blindabilities\/keysRAZmono.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/div><p>Blind abilities presents another in their series from the national Federation of the blind (NFB) convention for 2017. Join Cheryl Spencer as she features Key2Access, with their unique approach towards modifying street crossing signals, and razz Mobility, with their non-smart cellular phone for folks who wish to steer clear of smart phone technology.  Key2Access has worked with four cities in Canada to alter street signals to allow BVI pedestrians to access crossing buttons using their accessible iOS app, and Raz Mobility has developed a completely accessible cellular phone with tactile buttons,  offering text messaging and affordable calling plans.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>Cheryl gets up close and personal with these two disparate yet relevant contributors in the world of blindness technology. Be sure to check them out on the web.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.Key2Access.com\">Key2Access<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.RazMobility.com\">RAZMobile<\/a><\/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 blind to 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 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.aira.io\">Aira on the web<\/a> and follow Aira on 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_9043\"><audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-2759-3\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"http:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/blindabilities\/keysRAZmono.mp3?_=3\" \/><a href=\"http:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/blindabilities\/keysRAZmono.mp3\">http:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/blindabilities\/keysRAZmono.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/div><p>http:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/blindabilities\/keysRAZmono.mp3Blind abilities presents another in their series from the national Federation of the blind (NFB) convention for 2017. Join Cheryl Spencer as she features Key2Access, with their unique approach towards modifying street crossing signals, and razz Mobility, with their non-smart cellular phone for folks who wish to steer clear of smart phone technology. 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