Good news folks. In an effort to always be transparent in my life I wanted to let all of my friends know throughout all the social media platforms that I am on, that my status has changed. It is official, I am now an employee of Aira. I signed a contract to consult with Aira as a Subject Matter Expert. My role won’t change much from what you have seen from me in the past 2 years or so. As all of you know, I have been a very outspoken advocate of Aira and its groundbreaking Technology for the Visually Impaired community.
I met the entrepreneur and visionary, of Aira Tech, Suman Kanuganti about two years ago and shortly thereafter I began separating myself from my other obligations. I told Suman back then that I planned on taking a year off to promote the technology because of the impact that it had on my life. I launched a writing campaign on my website titled “My Aira Life,” featuring stories that reflected my experience using the technology. During that time, I also hit the road to engage the public by sitting on panels, speaking publicly at venues and various town halls and working with Aira’s Network and Access Partner-AT&T. I have been blessed with the chance to be interviewed on TV, Radio and in print trying to spread the news that Aira is an amazing tool for the visually impaired allowing them to increase their independence through the rich visual descriptions provided by the well trained live AiraAgents. Aira has provided me with the visual aspects of my life that were lost to my eye condition, retinitis Pigmentosa, which as resulted in my blindness.
I am honored that Suman and the team at Aira took notice of my commitment and extended me the opportunity to serve them. So, as a fully transparent individual, please know that while I did not work for Aira prior to now, I am looking forward to continuing my advocacy as a team member moving forward. My writing will continue as will my efforts revolving around my charitable work “The JAB Fund,” an endeavor of love honoring the memory of my late brother and mother. The JAB fund seeks to partner with Aira to provide its groundbreaking technology to aspiring college students in an effort to increase the opportunity to attend University to those with visual impairments. This effort seeks to level the learning field by increasing opportunities to future generations through the visual assistive technology of Aira.
Now is the time to help spread the word, Aira needs to raise awareness, increase adoption of the product. This is being accomplished through creative marketing strategies like extending a new offer to those who haven’t heard of the service by granting 5 minute calls for free to users and guests. Guests are given the opportunity to try a simpler version of the service via an APP download to their smart phone. To learn more visit www.aira.ioand begin using your free time with live trained agents to assist you with visual descriptions. Aira is also engaged in a very ambitious Access program. Current users of the service can visit business locations like Walgreens, Bank of America and AT&T retail stores where they can use the service free of charge because companies like those mentioned understand the value of being an accessible location for those with visual impairments. Aira will be seeking partnerships with other companies interested in enhancing the customer experience of a very large sector of the community who has been largely ignored and marginalized. So, don't be surprised if you see me coming, knocking on your door and encouraging you to become an Aira Access Partner. Recognizing the potential behind being an accessible and inclusive company is just Good Business.
Those of you who are interested in learning more please contact me at eric.burton@aira.io
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