{"id":6461,"date":"2021-01-13T11:08:48","date_gmt":"2021-01-13T17:08:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blindabilities.com\/?p=6461"},"modified":"2021-01-13T11:08:52","modified_gmt":"2021-01-13T17:08:52","slug":"tech-abilities-the-show-must-go-on-headset-mania-activity-goals-on-the-apple-watch-and-everything-you-wanted-to-know-about-aira-but-were-afraid-to-ask-welcome-jenine-stanley","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blindabilities.com\/?p=6461","title":{"rendered":"Tech Abilities: The Show Must Go On, Headset Mania, Activity Goals on the Apple Watch and Everything You Wanted to Know About Aira but Were Afraid to Ask! Welcome Jenine Stanley"},"content":{"rendered":"<!--powerpress_player--><div class=\"powerpress_player\" id=\"powerpress_player_2524\"><audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-6461-1\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/secure\/blindabilities\/13TAFinal.mp3?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/secure\/blindabilities\/13TAFinal.mp3\">https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/secure\/blindabilities\/13TAFinal.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Show Summary:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Serina, Angie and Jeff were joined by Jesse Anderson to host this episode of Tech Abilities. Jesse is an Assistive Technology Specialist and will be coming on to Tech Abilities more and more in the near future. Jesse is also the creator of the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UC0ZrgEzJQeZgEo5A2ERu0NA\">Legally Sighted YouTube Channel<\/a>&nbsp;were he demonstrates gaming for the VI Community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From Headsets, to Guide Dogs during the Pandemic, to Apple Watch and Fitness Plus and a quick little Apple Watch demo from Kristy Viers on Changing your Activity goals on the Apple Watch. You can find Kristy on her&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/KristyViers\">YouTube Channel KristyViers<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our Guest today is Jenine Stanley from\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/aira.io\/\">Aira<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0Aira is a service that connects Explorrs to highly trained agents using video technology for real time, real people interactions on your time, when you need assistance. You can find out all about\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/aira.io\">Aira on the web<\/a>\u00a0and you can download the Free Aira app on the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/aira\/id1071584352?l=nb\">App Store<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=io.aira.smart&amp;hl=en_US&amp;gl=US\">Google Play Store<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We here from listeners, Kamal and Robert about headsets. Thanks for your feedback and suggestions. If you want to give us feedback and\/or suggestions, give us a call and leave a message on our phone line at 612-367-9063, we would love to hear from you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Here are some Headset resources mentioned in the episode:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B08J82VNSW\/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1\">XIBERIA Wireless Gaming Headset<\/a>&nbsp;for PS4,PC with Microphone,Lossless 2.4GHz Ultra-Low Latency,Double Chamber Drivers,Noise Cancelling MIC,Long Battery Life\uff08Xbox One<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>$59.99<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Mpow-Air-Wireless-Gaming-Headset\/dp\/B081N365SD?ref_=ast_sto_dp\">Mpow Air 2.4G Wireless Gaming Headset<\/a>&nbsp;for PS5\/PS4\/PC Computer Headset with Dual Chamber Driver,Upto 17 hours of Use, Noise Cancelling Mic, 3D Bass, Ultra Light Over-Ear Gaming Headphones for Switch<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>$74.89&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/AfterShokz-Conduction-Noise-Canceling-Microphone-Commercial\/dp\/B08DW2SJCQ\">AfterShokz OpenComm Wireless Stereo Bone Conduction Bluetooth Headset<\/a>&nbsp;with Noise-Canceling Boom Microphone for Office Home Business Trucker Drivers Commercial Use<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>$159.95<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contact Your State Services<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you reside in Minnesota, and you would like to know more about Transition Services from State Services contact Transition Coordinator Sheila Koenig by&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:Sheila.Koenig@state.mn.us\">email<\/a>&nbsp;or contact her via phone at 651-539-2361.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Contact:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can follow us on Twitter&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.twitter.com\/blindabilities\">@BlindAbilities<\/a><br>On the web at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/blindabilities.com\/\">www.BlindAbilities.com<\/a><br>Send us an&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:info@BlindAbilities.com\">email<\/a><br>Get the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/app\/blind-abilities\/id1085849859?l=es&amp;mt=8\">Free Blind Abilities App&nbsp;on the App Store<\/a>and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.blindabilities.android.blind&amp;hl=en_US\">Google Play Store<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/607027582712671\/\">Blind Abilities Community<\/a>on Facebook, the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/BlindAbilities\/\">Blind Abilities Page<\/a>, and the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/jobinsightsgroup\">Career Resources for the Blind and Visually Impaired<\/a>&nbsp;group<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<!--powerpress_player--><div class=\"powerpress_player\" id=\"powerpress_player_2526\"><audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-6461-3\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/secure\/blindabilities\/13TAFinal.mp3?_=3\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/secure\/blindabilities\/13TAFinal.mp3\">https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/secure\/blindabilities\/13TAFinal.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/div><p>https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/secure\/blindabilities\/13TAFinal.mp3 Show Summary: Serina, Angie and Jeff were joined by Jesse Anderson to host this episode of Tech Abilities. Jesse is an Assistive Technology Specialist and will be coming on to Tech Abilities more and more in the near future. 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