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a person get around. But both AIRA and By my Eyes can work good for orientation and navigation. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of deidreandlou...@gmail.com Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2022 7:15 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Aira and Be my eyes Brandon

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to verify that the book he was handing me was indeed a library book. It was. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of deidreandlou...@gmail.com Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2022 9:15 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Aira and Be my eyes Brandon The point

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On Behalf Of Brandon A. Olivares Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2022 9:08 AM To: VIPhone Subject: Re: Aira and Be my eyes That's odd, I've rarely had a bad connection with Aira. I don't get the point of Be My Eyes when I pay for an Aira subscription. > On May 10, 2022, at 9:00 AM, > wrote:

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That's odd, I've rarely had a bad connection with Aira. I don't get the point of Be My Eyes when I pay for an Aira subscription. > On May 10, 2022, at 9:00 AM, > wrote: > > I love BE MY Eyes volunteers. They might be anywhere in the world and have > helped me do all kinds of jobs. For

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Beyond the confidentiality, I love using AIRA for help with online orders that have visual aspects. My sighted spouse is not a tech fan, so it's less stressful for us both if I use an AIRA agent to log into my computer and Finnish online orders for me. Just a minute ago I ask my husband to

RE: Aira and Be my eyes

Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Joshua Hendrickson Sent: May 9, 2022 10:44 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Aira and Be my eyes I use be my eyes all the time. It is a great app. If I need to find out what a can of soup is or something like that, it is great

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years without these services being available, but it is really nice to have these as an option now also. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Chris Chaffin Sent: Monday, May 9, 2022 12:43 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Aira and Be my eyes I

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viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Aira and Be my eyes I would say as far as Aira and Be my eyes, it all depends on what you are doing. Keep in mind that Aira agents are sitting at a computer and have access to many tools like maps of your surroundings, airports that you might be at, and many other

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I would say as far as Aira and Be my eyes, it all depends on what you are doing. Keep in mind that Aira agents are sitting at a computer and have access to many tools like maps of your surroundings, airports that you might be at, and many other toolsbe like being able to use your camera to

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If you leverage what technology you use for what, the minimum plan at least for me with Aira suffices. That is, use my scanning apps for some things, be my eyes for reading labels or checking things on my washing machine, and Aira for confidential information or helping me with aspects of

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Actually, Aira agents are paid. Being trained and bonded sets them apart for me. Kathy Blackburn kblac...@austin.rr.comOn May 9, 2022 8:44 AM, Joshua Hendrickson wrote: > > I use be my eyes all the time.  It is a great app.  If I need to find > out what a can of soup is or something like that,

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, but were very, very helpful and willing. Richard My web site; https://www.turner42.com/ -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Joshua Hendrickson Sent: Monday, May 9, 2022 6:44 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Aira and Be my eyes I use be my eyes

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-Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Joshua Hendrickson Sent: Monday, May 9, 2022 9:44 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Aira and Be my eyes I use be my eyes all the time. It is a great app. If I need to find out what a can of soup is or something

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I use be my eyes all the time. It is a great app. If I need to find out what a can of soup is or something like that, it is great. I've never used IRA before. I like be my eyes because it is totally free. I don't see what is so special about so called trained volunteers anyway. The folks at

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AIRA agents are trained and as I understand it, bonded; so it is said to be safe having them assist with confidential information. Be My Eyes are untrained, well-meaning, volunteers. I would never use Be My Eyes for help with a bank statement for example. Richard “What we think or what we

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of Two years and up land you in a Federal Penitentiary! Brian K. Lingard VE3YI, Ab2JI, B.. A., C. T. M. From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf of Bill Outman Sent: January 29, 2019 6:10 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Aira I was not going to jump in o

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half of Cristóbal Muñoz Sent: January 29, 2019 6:17 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Aira This is one thing I have been interested to know as far as what if any training Aira agents have had for scenarios where the person using the service may find himself or herself in. Be it outr

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Of llump...@austin.rr.com Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 11:28 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Aira That’s terrible. I’d file a complaint with the company and never use them again. From: viphone@googlegroups.com<mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> mailto:viphone@googlegrou

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That’s terrible. I’d file a complaint with the company and never use them again. From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Andy Baracco Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2019 12:05 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Aira Most of my lyft rides have gone well, but last week

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Subject: Re: Aira I am certainly no expert, but I have been using both Lyft and Uber for the last year and absolutely love them. I have found the drivers friendly, polite and very helpful and never felt the least uncomfortable. Some are, of course better than others but in all the many rides

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. From: Bill Outman Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 3:10 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Aira I wasn’t going to jump in on this thread, but your post caught my attention. Some of these apps and services will be discussed on a technology call I’ll be on in a few hours sponsored through

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Subject: RE: Aira This is one thing I’ve been interested to know as far as what if any training Aira agents have had for scenarios where the person using the service may find themselves in. Be it outright danger or in situations that perhaps don’t rise to this level, but may present uncomfortable

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? Cristóbal From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Bill Outman Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 3:10 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Aira I wasn’t going to jump in on this thread, but your post caught my attention. Some of these apps and services will be discussed

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. Bill Outman Secretary, Greater Daytona Beach Chapter National Federation of the Blind of Florida From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Cristóbal Muñoz Sent: Sunday, January 27, 2019 5:30 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Aira

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: >> >> Hi Linda. Well said. >> >> Dave. >> >> >> From: Lynda Ingraham >> Sent: Monday, January 28, 2019 4:42 PM >> To: viphone@googlegroups.com >> Subject: RE: Aira >> >> David, >> >> I really wish I hadn't opened yo

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2019 4:42 PM > To: viphone@googlegroups.com > Subject: RE: Aira > > David, > > I really wish I hadn't opened your message. > > It is really sad that you believe so little of blind and visually impaired > people who do not live life according to your standards. >

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Hi Linda. Well said. Dave. From: Lynda Ingraham Sent: Monday, January 28, 2019 4:42 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Aira David, I really wish I hadn't opened your message. It is really sad that you believe so little of blind and visually impaired people who do

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19 5:10 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Aira Hi Andy, I totally agree as well. How many blind people can afford $200.00 or more a month to get unlimited service to have an entire play at the theater described for them. The people who are so passionate about this service, don

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gt; Christopher Chaltain > Sent: Sunday, January 27, 2019 5:29 PM > To: viphone@googlegroups.com; David Moore > Subject: Re: Aira > > Just because not everyone can afford or wants to use this service doesn't > mean those who can afford it and want to use it shouldn't be

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Very well said. Lynda From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Christopher Chaltain Sent: Sunday, January 27, 2019 5:29 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com; David Moore Subject: Re: Aira Just because not everyone can afford or wants to use

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ry, become a member of Clergy and so on. Brian K. Lingard From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf of Cristóbal Muñoz Sent: Sunday, January 27, 2019 5:38 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Aira Kind of a related question. Does anyone deduct the cost of Aira on their US taxes? What’s th

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: "Ekstrand, Pamela A. -ND" To: Sent: Sunday, January 27, 2019 5:38 PM Subject: RE: Aira What on earth is wrong with having different options? Just because someone doesn't want to use a particular service or app doesn't mean that it may not benefit many others. Personally, I am ama

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Of Carolyn Arnold Sent: Sunday, January 27, 2019 5:46 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Aira My daughter-in-law told me back when I had a 4S that I never really learned to use, that if I ever needed her to tell me if colors went together or something, we could use Face Time. Also, she

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: Sunday, January 27, 2019 3:15 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Aira Business owner/Self-employed. Cristóbal From: viphone@googlegroups.com<mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com>> On Behalf Of Andy Baracco Sent: Sunday, January 27, 2019 3:08 PM

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it. I thought that was pretty good for a lay person. Best regards, Carolyn -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Sieghard Weitzel Sent: Sunday, January 27, 2019 8:33 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Aira However

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@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of David Moore Sent: Sunday, January 27, 2019 2:10 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Aira Hi Andy, I totally agree as well. How many blind people can afford $200.00 or more a month to get unlimited service to have an entire play at the theater described for them

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Subject: RE: Aira What on earth is wrong with having different options? Just because someone doesn't want to use a particular service or app doesn't mean that it may not benefit many others. Personally, I am amazed at how someone thinks they can tell others what they should or should not purchase

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: Sunday, January 27, 2019 6:08 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Aira If you are an employed SSDI recipient and you use aiRa in the context of your employment, you could probably claim it as an employment related work expense against your SGA. Andy - Original Message

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19 1:20 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Aira I agree! Considering that most blind people are unemployed, and that the average income of blind folks is well below that of those who are not blind, aiRa will only be feasible for a minority of blind people, thus making services like

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ay, January 28, 2019 10:07 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Aira Marie, I hope you explained to the volunteer how useless that phrase is for people who are blind or low vision. That is the deal with a volunteer service, you do not have the training or quality control; but

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, January 27, 2019 5:33 PM To: VIPhone Subject: Re: Aira David, you’re speaking of things you have no idea about. I have Aira and love using it. No I don’t use it to describe a play or something, but quite ordinary things. Could I do these things in other ways? Sometimes yes, but far more

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Cristóbal: I am with you. As the saying goes, you can pick your friends, but you can’t pick your relatives. Holly -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a

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Business owner/Self-employed. Cristóbal From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Andy Baracco Sent: Sunday, January 27, 2019 3:08 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Aira If you are an employed SSDI recipient and you use aiRa in the context of your employment, you could

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, 2019 2:37 PM Subject: RE: Aira Kind of a related question. Does anyone deduct the cost of Aira on their US taxes? What’s the official position on this? Does it fall under the blindness related expenses and so on? Cristóbal From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf

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:33 PM To: VIPhone Subject: Re: Aira David, you’re speaking of things you have no idea about. I have Aira and love using it. No I don’t use it to describe a play or something, but quite ordinary things. Could I do these things in other ways? Sometimes yes, but far more inconveniently

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?LinkId=550986> for Windows 10 > > From: Andy Baracco <mailto:w...@socal.rr.com> > Sent: Sunday, January 27, 2019 4:19 PM > To: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> > Subject: Re: Aira > > I agree! > > Considering that most blind pe

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a break. Cristóbal From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of David Moore Sent: Sunday, January 27, 2019 2:10 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Aira Hi Andy, I totally agree as well. How many blind people can afford $200.00 or more a month to get unlimited service

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986> for Windows 10 *From: *Andy Baracco <mailto:w...@socal.rr.com> *Sent: *Sunday, January 27, 2019 4:19 PM *To: *viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> *Subject: *Re: Aira I agree! Considering that most blind people are unemployed, and that the average inc

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from Mail for Windows 10 From: Andy Baracco Sent: Sunday, January 27, 2019 4:19 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Aira I agree! Considering that most blind people are unemployed, and that the average income of blind folks is well below that of those who are not blind, aiRa will only

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alternative. Andy - Original Message - From: "Cristóbal Muñoz" To: Sent: Sunday, January 27, 2019 1:05 PM Subject: RE: Aira As with most things in life. You get what you pay for... And this isn't meant to denigrate BeMyEyes or the people who volunteer through the service

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Marie, I hope you explained to the volunteer how useless that phrase is for people who are blind or low vision. That is the deal with a volunteer service, you do not have the training or quality control; but it is also free, so if it were me, I'd just explain things to the volunteer, and if

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Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Marie Lyons Sent: Sunday, January 27, 2019 11:53 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Aira I can only tell you about “Be my eyes” and a difficulty I experienced. A volunteer said, ”over there”. That isn’t very helpful to a blind person

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I can only tell you about “Be my eyes” and a difficulty I experienced. A volunteer said, ”over there”. That isn’t very helpful to a blind person. I do know of 2 stores who offer “Aira” for free: Wallgreens and Wegmanns. This is done by using the app on your iPhone. Marie Lyons Sent from my

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Yes, I already have Seeing a-i and tap tap see. Love them both. Thanks, holly -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please

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Thanks Sieghard: That is good information. I imagine the paid version would be of benefit to users with highly technical issues and tasks, but for occasional users just needing help with basic things, I think 'Be My Eyes' would be a better fit. Holly -- The following information is

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: Re: Aira Thanks Sieghard: That is good information. I imagine the paid version would be of benefit to users with highly technical issues and tasks, but for occasional users just needing help with basic things, I think 'Be My Eyes' would be a better fit. Holly -- The following information

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Hello Holly, Yes, it is not cheap and probably not designed for people on a low or fixed income. I have used Be My Eyes from time to time and had some good experiences and one thing that is nice with Be My Eyes is that they have teamed up with Microsoft and you can make a video call to

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Hello Beth, yes, definitely tap on the call Aira from Phone button, this will begin your on board process, after that first call, when is disconnected, you should then have all of the tabs on your screen. Hope this helps, keep me posted. Enjoy Aira, Stacy Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 6,

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Hi: aira-explor...@nfbnet.org Sarai D Bucciarelli www.linkedin.com/in/SaraiDBucciarelli -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Rebecca Sabo Sent: Wednesday, October 25, 2017 9:51 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Aira

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Hi , What is the mailing group and Facebook group to join the list serve ? Becky > On Oct 24, 2017, at 8:12 PM, Sarai Bucciarelli > wrote: > > There is a Aira mailing list and facebook group. I wouldn't never give it up. > It is so awesome. > > Sarai D

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[mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Stacy Fuehrer Sent: Tuesday, October 24, 2017 9:46 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Aira Could you email me the info for the Facebook group and the email list? I think I would be interested in connecting with other users. Thank you, Stacy Sent

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Could you email me the info for the Facebook group and the email list? I think I would be interested in connecting with other users. Thank you, Stacy Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 24, 2017, at 9:12 PM, Sarai Bucciarelli > wrote: > > There is a Aira mailing list

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There is a Aira mailing list and facebook group. I wouldn't never give it up. It is so awesome. Sarai D Bucciarelli www.linkedin.com/in/SaraiDBucciarelli -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Stacy Fuehrer Sent: Tuesday,