What is Aira?
Aira is a service that connects blind and low-vision people to highly trained, remotely-located agents. Through an app on your smartphone, Aira delivers instant access to visual information at the touch of a button – enhancing everyday efficiency, engagement, and independence.
Some things that Aira agents can assist you with:
- Navigating the campus and Medical Center environment
- Reading signage
- Finding a classroom
- Reading a bulletin board
Where is Aira Available?
Any faculty, staff, student, or visitor can use Aira for free in the following locations:
- The Columbus and regional campuses
- The Wexner Medical Center and Wexner Medical Center East
- Ohio State Outpatient Care Upper Arlington
- Ohio State Havener Eye Institute Olentangy River Road
- The Stefanie Spielman Comprehensive Breast Center
How do I access Aira?
You will need an Android or iPhone smartphone, you can follow this link to sign-up as an Aira guest. Once signed up and in in one of the locations above, you will be able to make a call to an Aira agent using the Aira application on your smartphone for assistance.
I am a student, faculty or staff member and would like to use Aira off campus.
We can provide students, faculty and staff with access outside the locations listed above. Please send an email to accessibility@osu.edu with your request to get the process started.