Today on the show Steven Scott and Shaun Preece discuss their holiday preparations, weekend plans, and the joys of a quiet Christmas. They share humorous anecdotes about cleaning their studios, ear cleaning mishaps, and the importance of slowing down expectations in daily life.

The conversation eventually shifts to technology, including the Be My Eyes app and the challenges of using camera glasses for reading. They also explore the recent news about a driverless bus service in Scotland and the future of autonomous vehicles.

Also, Steven shares his excitement about digitizing old cassette tapes, reflecting on the nostalgia of family memories.

Our featured conversation today discusses the Aira visual interpretation service, its functionality, and its new partnership with Walmart. Jenine Stanley from the company, along with Michael Babcock who has been out testing the service at Walmart, explore how Aira provides visual interpreting services for individuals who are blind, emphasizing its value in everyday situations, privacy concerns by users, and the importance of trust. The discussion also highlights the role of access partners like Walmart in enhancing accessibility for users while reducing costs overall.

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Chapter Markers:
00:00 Holiday Preparations and Weekend Plans
08:52 Be My Eyes Experience and Camera Challenges
15:08 Driverless Bus Service in Scotland Cancelled
25:06 Nostalgia and Digitizing Cassette Tapes
30:15 Introduction to Aira and Be My Eyes
33:03 Exploring Aira's Visual Interpreting Service
40:32 Aira's Partnership with Walmart
41:01 Aira in Action: A Walmart Experience
49:13 Access Partners and Their Importance
55:54 How to Sign Up for Aira

About Aira
At Aira, we believe access to information is a human right. Aira breaks down accessibility barriers by providing on-demand video remote interpreting for both the blind and low-vision community, and the Deaf Community. People can download the Aira Explorer app or the Aira ASL app, and be instantly connected to a professional interpreter. Available 24/7/365, interpreters work with callers to facilitate more efficient communication and accomplish tasks together. Aira is proud to lead the way in delivering secure, on-demand, inclusive services that transform lives and open doors to new opportunities for all. #OnMyTerms Learn more at www.aira.io (https://www.aira.io)
Download for iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/aira-explorer/id1590186766
Download for Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=io.aira.explorer&hl=en_CA

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About Double Tap

Hosted by the insightful duo, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece, Double Tap is a treasure trove of information for anyone who's blind or partially sighted and has a passion for tech. Steven and Shaun not only demystify tech, but they also regularly feature interviews and welcome guests from the community, fostering an interactive and engaging environment. Tune in every day of the week, and you'll discover how technology can seamlessly integrate into your life, enhancing daily tasks and experiences, even if your sight is limited.

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