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.
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14:54
May, 2025 Airacast Reboot
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.
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42:32
Return from CSUN!
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.
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44:19
Talk Starbucks to Me!
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.
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The Road to CSUN Week 8: Pregame Show!
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.
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