CVG Airport Partners with Aira ASL

Left - black man wearing hat and using a red phone with ASL to communicate with airport worker on right.

Cincinnati & Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) announced they will be offering free access to Aira ASL, an app providing on-demand American Sign Language (ASL) interpreting for the Deaf community. The airport also offers Aira Explorer App, for the blind and low-vision travelers. By adding Aira ASL coverage, CVG is enhancing the range of accessibility services available and supporting greater ease of travel for more people.

Video clip demonstrating the technology

More information at https://www.cvgairport.com/accessibility

 

ANA Updates Sign Language Badge for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Passengers

Check-in counter for ANA at Yamaguchi Ube Airport, Japan © Indiana Jo

As part of its commitment to create “A Sky Welcoming Everyone”, and in the run-up to Tokyo’s 2025 Deaflympics, the ANA (All Nippon Airways) group is redesigning badges worn by cabin crew and airport staff fluent in Japanese Sign Language.

Read on at https://travelradar.aero/ana-updates-sign-language-badge-for-deaf-and-hard-of-hearing-passengers/?fbclid=IwY2xjawKYN1RleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFuNTJTTEdIV2xkWjUzZGRIAR7WKaAvR9ZRG3G5hBpsrC6uF3EJW19kL928wcfwTf1VE__eVQkcGOnq6gfFQA_aem_lgGCkcFhg4lmTTEVR3E_eg#google_vignette