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The Aira app helps blind people navigate the world by audibly describing their surroundings. The app will be free before and during the Boston Marathon. PHOTO BY VIVIAN MYRON/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

City partners with app to help individuals on Marathon Monday

Samantha Day April 10, 2018
This year, all Individuals who are blind or visually impaired can navigate Boston during Marathon Monday via the Aira app — for free. Boston Mayor Martin Walsh announced Friday that there will be free access to the smartphone app Aira during One Boston Day (before the marathon) and the Boston Marathon itself.
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