Be My Eyes is an app that connects blind and visually impaired with sighted helpers from around the world via live video connection. When a visually impaired person requests assistance, a volunteer helper receives a notification for help and a live video connection is established. From the live video, the volunteer can help the blind person by explaining the visuals in the camera.
Be My Eyes is a FREE mobile app designed to bring sight to the blind and visually impaired. With the press of a button, the app establishes a live video connection between blind and visually impaired users and sighted volunteers. Every day, volunteers are lending their eyes to solve challenges both big and small in the lives of the blind and visually impaired. With over half a million users across 150 countries, Be My Eyes has grown to become the largest online community for the blind and visually impaired. The app harnesses the power of generosity, technology and human connection to help blind and visually impaired individuals lead more independent lives.
Services like this empower the disabled and aid them to navigate through the world like normal people do. The creativity of this idea and the ability to implement tells us how innovative technology can make anyone's life easier.
By helping visually impaired people as well as giving an opportunity for volunteers from anywhere around the world to do some social good, this application truly makes a difference.
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