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Be My Eyes is a free app that connects blind and low-vision people with sighted volunteers and companies.
About Be My Eyes
Be My Eyes is a suite of products designed to harness the power of technology and human connection to assist people who are blind or have low vision to lead more independent lives. With the press of a button, the app establishes a live video connection between blind and low vision users and sighted volunteers, company representatives or sighted co-workers. With over 5 million users across 150 countries, Be My Eyes has become the largest online community for the blind and visually impaired. Be My Eyes is on a quest to revolutionize accessible support, partnering with industry leaders including Microsoft, Google, Procter & Gamble, Salesforce, Verizon, Twitter, LinkedIn, Barilla, Rite Aid, Department of Health and others to connect with customers, members, citizens and employees in a more inclusive and meaningful way. Be My Eyes has been awarded: - AccessAbility Award by Helen Keller Services - Apple Design Award 2021 - Webby 2021 - Dubai Expo 2020 - 2018 Google Play Award - Tech4Good Awards 2018 - Google Play’s Best Apps of 2017 - INDEX Award - World Summit Award 2017 - Disrupt 100 - Danish Design Award - Berlin Design Awards - Gov Design Awards ... and more
Mission and direction
Be My Eyes aims to empower individuals who are blind or have low vision by leveraging technology and human connection to facilitate independence and accessibility. They connect users to a vast network of sighted volunteers and partners, creating a supportive community that enhances the quality of life for millions.
Company values
- Empathy
- Innovation
- Accessibility
- Community