Aira Smart Glasses to Assist Travelers with Vision Impairments

January 2018 - In partnership with technology company Aira, the Memphis International Airport (MEM), has initiated a new program to help people with vision impairments navigate their airport more easily. Travelers can use the Aira smart classes or their own smartphone camera to obtain information on airport signs, routes, crowds and other navigation tools. Scott Brockman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority, said: “We are extremely excited about this programme and the additional accessibility it provides to blind and low vision passengers.” Live Aira agents help guide users through the camera, and can assist with baggage claim, finding transportation and other travel help. 

 

Kevin Phelan, Vice President of Aira, added: “We’re proud to announce this partnership with an innovator like Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority. As today’s fastest growing assistive community for the blind or low vision population, we focus on delivering immediate, accurate information anytime and anywhere. “With the dynamic nature of traveler information, needs to quickly adjust to schedule or gate changes and challenges of moving through a crowded terminal, this is a perfect fit for what we do.” The Aira smart glasses are available for free at the MEM airport to all travelers. Source: Global Accessibility News.