mastodon 4.8.0-nightly.2026-10-06Launched in 2015, Be My Eyes is a globally recognized and award-winning access technology provider for people who are blind or have low-vision. With a worldwide community of 1 million users, and 10 million volunteers, Be My Eyes connects blind and low-vision users with sighted volunteers and companies, through live video and AI to tackle the inaccessible parts of everyday life, whether at home or at work; all for free to the end user.
1 million blind and low-vision users. 10 million volunteers. And today: the Be My Eyes Foundation. 👁️💙
This is what happens when people show up for each other.
Hands-free support is here! Be My Eyes Groups are now on Meta AI Glasses! Plus, we’re celebrating 1M users & 10M volunteers worldwide and sharing new community stories! 💙
https://www.bemyeyes.com/blog/highlights-from-the-april-be-my-eyes-newsletter/
For millions who are blind or have low vision, healthcare barriers start long before the hospital: forms, apps, and instructions often aren’t accessible.
This #WorldHealthDay, let’s make accessibility the standard, not the exception. 🌍
New from The New York Times: how tech is making travel more accessible ✈️
From navigation tools to real-time assistance (including Be My Eyes), apps are opening up the world, with more to be done.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/13/travel/disabled-travelers-apps-accessibility.html
Syed rebuilt his life after vision loss in 2005, and now works as an accessibility engineer at the AFB. He recently used Be My Eyes on Meta AI Glasses to get real-time help configuring a laptop BIOS!💡
Discover Syed's Story!
Introducing Be My Eyes Workplace! 🚀 Work smarter & stay independent with our all-in-one accessibility toolkit for businesses: AI-powered descriptions, PDF & image reader and instant support calls!
Make work inclusive.
Learn more!
https://www.bemyeyes.com/blog/introducing-be-my-eyes-workplace/
Meet Scott: blind gamer from New Hampshire who plays Call of Duty Warzone Mobile using Be My Eyes on Meta AI Glasses 🎮
Discover Scott's full story and learn more about accessible gaming with Be My Eyes 👇
Big news! After a successful pilot, Be My Eyes & Amtrak are expanding live visual support to 50 stations across the U.S., including major hubs like LA, Chicago & Denver. More access. More independence. More freedom to travel! 🚆
https://www.bemyeyes.com/blog/be-my-eyes-and-amtrak-expansion/
We’re honored to be App of the Day in the US! 🇺🇸 Thank you to the App Store team and to every blind user and volunteer who makes Be My Eyes what it is!
We came to #CSUN2026 to connect, and the community delivered! 💙
Highlights from the week: Be My Eyes Foundation launched, 1M blind users, 10M volunteers and a packed Workplace demo + hands-free glasses integrations! 🤯
Full recap here 👉
https://www.bemyeyes.com/blog/innovation-and-community-highlights-from-csun-2026/
Andy said it better than we ever could. 🎯Controlling your own work environment without asking a colleague isn't a small thing, it's independence.
That's exactly what Be My Eyes Workplace is built for.
Thank you @rnib@mastodonapp.uk for featuring Be My Eyes on RNIB Tech Talk! We loved sharing our story, talking about the app, and teasing some exciting updates coming soon!✨ Listen to the full episode here!
https://www.rnib.org.uk/connect-radio/rnib-connect-radio-shows/tech-talk/episodes/tech-talk-601-be-my-eyes-rnib-gaming-group-oakley-meta-vanguard-8843990/ #Accessibility #TechForGood
We’re thrilled to share that Be My Eyes won the 2025 Apple App Store Award for Cultural Impact! 🏆 Out of 2M+ apps, just 12 winners were selected. Thank you to our community, volunteers, partners, and team, this is yours too! 💙
The future of visual assistance is here! 🤩See how people who are blind or have low vision are experiencing Meta AI Glasses with Be My Eyes!
Read more!
https://abilitymagazine.com/meta-ray-bans-blind-users-experience-with-smart-glasses/
The AppleVis Golden Apple Awards are back for their 14th year, celebrating the very best in accessible app development for blind, DeafBlind, and low-vision users across the Apple ecosystem.
Cast your vote here!
Be My Eyes in 30 seconds:
1️⃣ Download the app (free)
2️⃣ Tap "Call a Volunteer"
3️⃣ Point your camera at anything
4️⃣ Get real-time help, worldwide!
Try it for free today!
Shannon from Trinidad & Tobago shows how tech like Be My Eyes helps blind & low-vision readers enjoy books, magazines, and create their own work. 📖✨
Read the full article here!
https://www.guardian.co.tt/opinion/technology-and-the-blind-reader-6.2.2498908.654edc692e
Meet Muhammad, an International Relations Master’s student from Pakistan who is breaking barriers in higher education! From Be My AI photography to volunteer study aid, he’s defining independence on his own terms. Discover his story!
Attending #CSUN2025? Find us at Booth 816! 📍We're here to talk all things #accessibility. 🤝
Plus, join our reception Wed. March 11 · 6:30 PM · Platinum 5 Ballroom. We've got some exclusive news to share. Don't miss it. 👀
@AppleVis@mastodon.applevis.com, a Be My Eyes company, is accepting responses for the 2025 Apple Vision Accessibility Report Card. Share your feedback on Apple products before Feb 16, 2026, 15:00 UTC.
Learn more
#Accessibility #VoiceOver #LowVision #Apple #BeMyEyes #AppleVis