Houston Airports Launch On-Demand ASL Interpreting App for Deaf Travelers

New ASL Interpreting App at Houston Airports

• ✈️ Houston airports, specifically George Bush Intercontinental Airport and William P. Hobby Airport, are the first in Texas to launch an on-demand ASL interpreting app.
• 💡 The new Aira app aims to make air travel easier for travelers who are deaf and hard of hearing.

How the Aira App Works

• 📱 Users download the app and enable location services to identify their airport.
• 💬 With a single button press, travelers connect via video chat to a live interpreter within seconds.
• 🗣️ The interpreter then communicates with airport staff to assist the traveler, providing a personal ASL interpreter in their pocket.

Enhancing Accessibility and Inclusivity

• 🎯 This initiative addresses a noted gap in services, significantly reducing stress for deaf and hard of hearing passengers.
• 🌟 The app offers travelers more freedom and flexibility to navigate the airport independently.
• ✅ This technology is part of the airport system's broader mission to serve all passengers, regardless of barriers, complementing existing services like an app for the visually impaired and sensory rooms.