Aira

This is one of the most amazing tools available to blind and low vision people. I use this app almost daily here in Los Angeles where I live. It is so incredibly helpful on so many levels and allows such a greater sense of freedom and autonomy. I use it for all different things ranging from asking the color of an item of clothing to a detailed description of a picture to taking selfies to assistance creating profiles etc. I’ve also used it when I became discombobulated in a shopping mall by myself and I was able to get assistance to successfully locate the escalators. I also use it for beauty related things, nail polish, make up, finding similar dupe items online etc. I am sure that Ira will continue to get even better and better as we move forward. I would love to see Ira be available outside the United States, even if it was just for US citizens so that there could be options to use the app when people do have to live outside the United States because of work related travel, vacation or being married to someone who is stationed internationally and so on.

I absolutely support and back up 100% this service and company. They treat you with professionalism and as if you are their family, agents get to know their customers and it is rewarding for me to go from point a to b without misunderstanding and it is like having another pair of eyes to help whenever you need it. The only criticism I would give is for the company to develop better quality glasses and a higher quality glasses case and make the glasses smaller and have that be an option when newcomers to exploring with Aira should have that option of size glasses in addition to choosing lenses or no lenses. All in all it is a great service and am happy I signed up. Looking forward to making some more friends virtually.

This app is extremely useful and helpful. My one complaint with it is that it’s pretty expensive. Unfortunately that’s just the way it is with a lot of assistive technology or assistive help. Which is annoying considering that disabled people are a lot less employed therefore not bringing in as much money as our able-bodied counterparts. With that being said you do get five minutes free anytime you call. It’s surprising how many tasks you can complete within that time. You can leave reviews and ratings after each call to let Ira know how the agent did. All in all this app is definitely worth the download but maybe not the subscription. PS. There are some businesses like target where you can get unlimited free minutes while you are shopping. Also they do help with inaccessible job application websites.

I must admit. It took a lot of convincing on the part of my coworkers to get me signed up for this app, but now that I’m using it regularly, it’s a real game changer. Basically, for those who don’t know, this app connect you with a real live person, who is paid to provide Visual information for blind people. This could include everything from describing your surroundings as you walk, to something as small and every day as meal preparation. Anything that requires visual help, these people are allowed to do. And this can even include helping us make informed decisions about what to purchase online. I recommend this app for anyone who is stuck in a situation, and friends and family can’t be available to help.

if you're blind or visually impaired, this app is a must-have. I have used it for everything from identifying things in my kitchen to taking pictures of my family and friends. The agents are very professional and never rude. The app is also great for navigating in unfamiliar places. The only problem I have ever had with it is that sometimes it doesn't stay connected, and at first I had a problem with the sticker shock. But really, it is worth every penny you pay for it. I may finally be able to label all the clothes in my closet now. So please, if you're blind, get this app. You will eventually find that you won't know how you lived without it. It is truly a game-changer.