Thursday, October 25, 2012

Smile and Say "IRIE!"


Our cheeks are still hurting from all the smiling we did in the last two weeks. IRIE-AT was lucky enough to have Freelance Photographer, Philippe Axelsson fly over from Sweden to take thousands of Index, Kapten, and Alva pictures, as well as record a series of guided product videos.

With unseasonably warm weather, we were able to take the photo shoot to the Oregon State University Campus and quaint downtown area to capture great images of some of our products, such as the Kapten Mobility GPS device and UltraCane in action. You could see the look of curiosity of passers-bye as we made our way through Corvallis with these units, we even got asked if the UltraCane was a light meter!

The best part of the shoot was definitely when we got to bring the kids in for their modeling session. They thoroughly enjoyed playing with the TactiPad, Braille Coach and Swell Form graphics. I think the adults had a lot of fun doing silly things to make them smile and laugh too!


We have to give a BIG thank you to all of those that volunteered their time to be a part of our photo shoot. It was a very memorable experience and made our first official photo shoot very special.

The pictures turned out better than we could have dreamed and we look forward to sharing them soon. Also, keep watch for the release of our guided videos which will benefit customers getting started with their Index Embossers!




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Tuesday, September 25, 2012

Fall Into Accessibility

Summer has come and gone and the Fall is now upon us. Schools are in session, teachers are busy and resources are needed for education professionals and their students. And IRIE-AT is thrilled to carry products that accommodate those needs.

The INDEX V4 embossers are a COMPLETELY different embosser from previous Index versions. Though the appearance may be similar to past INDEX units, the speed, functionality and cost, make these units the most desired embossing solution. The Braille Box is quickly taking off, becoming the preferred choice for production style 300 CPS braille printing, at a fraction of the cost of similar embossers. As always, the Everest D V4 cut sheet embosser and Basic D V4 tractor fed embossers offer quality printing at 100 CPS and provide a more portable solution.


ALVA Braille Display's have recently had a temporary price cut, allowing users to obtain a high-end quality product, with Bluetooth wireless capabilities, note taking functionality, 4GB of memory, and smart phone integration at a competitive price. 

KAPTEN Mobility GPS devices have gained momentum, keeping people on the move with a touch of a button or via voice commands, providing freedom through accessibility. These highly portable, light-weight devices make it easier to navigate through cities with options such as Points of Interest, K-tags, the "where am I" feature, Public Transport mode and on-board entertainment with the included MP3 player for Music and Audiobook playback.


With something for everyone, it's easy for customer's get access to affordable and efficient products. And to continue providing the BEST customer service, IRIE-AT will be offering more FREE Webinar's to help kick off the school year. Check out our website for more information!




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Thursday, July 26, 2012

Summer Shows Are HOT!

ACB 2012 Convention
IRIE-AT was pleased to attend NFB and ACB this year. Both shows proved to be a success with high interest in the latest products that IRIE has to offer, such as the new V4 Index Braille Embossers, the ALVA Braille Display series and the Kapten Mobility GPS device.

First time attendee and IRIE-AT Product Manager, Alex Axelsson, was pleasantly surprised by the quality exhibits and sessions the conferences had to offer. Though the shows differed in attendee type, each delivered a variety of products and presenters and this made for a very busy booth!

NFB 2012 Convention
"Attending NFB and ACB for the first time was a lot of fun. I met a lot of people from all walks of life, and they were very excited about our products. I truly believe we are offering product solutions that improve everyday life through braille access and reliable GPS devices, and attendees seemed to appreciate the technology. It’s a small industry and it was great to meet so many end users and see them interact with our products. We like to meet all potential clients, from teachers to decision makers, but it’s rare to get so many personal meetings with actual with end users. I am looking forward to going back next year", said Axelsson.

The high interest, particularly in the ALVA Braille Displays, prompted Optelec and IRIE-AT to offer a temporary price decrease on the ALVA BC640 and ALVA BC640 with Feature Pack, allowing customers to get a great deal on a high-end product before the school year starts.

Representatives are now busy following up with interested parties, but this is a welcomed task. IRIE-AT's next stop is the Blind Veterans Association conference in Galvestin, Texas where we hope the product heat wave continues!



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