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Be My Eyes connects 700,000+ blind and low-vision users with 7.5M volunteers and companies via live video and AI, available in 150+ countries, free for users.

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Our friend Scott shared this with us and we can't stop watching. ๐ŸŽฎ

He's blind, he's playing Call of Duty Warzone, and he's doing it with Be My Eyes on Meta AI glasses.

This is accessibility in action. ๐Ÿ’™

26.02.2026 14:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Be My Eyes Launch A Tool To Support Blind and Partially Sighted Employees Hubert talks to Mike and Andy from Be My Eyes about their new product which aims to support blind and partially sighted people a work, and providing them with an equal experience with their fellow sta...

๐Ÿ“ข Major tech news!

@bemyeyes.bsky.social launched a new platform which aims to make work more accessible. Be My Eyes Workplace will help make otherwise inaccessible information like PowerPoints or graphs accessible to employees who are blind or have low vision.

Listen to our podcast for more:

20.02.2026 10:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Be My Eyes and Amtrak Expand Live Visual Support to Over 50 Stations Nationwide Expansion includes some of the largest and busiest train stations in the U.S., marking a major step forward for accessible rail travel

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! ๐Ÿš†

www.bemyeyes.com/blog/be-my-e...

17.02.2026 14:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Introducing Be My Eyes Workplace: Making Your Workday More Accessible A new tool to work smarter, stay independent, and access everything on your desktop quickly and easily.

Introducing Be My Eyes Workplace! ๐Ÿš€ 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!

www.bemyeyes.com/blog/introdu...

11.02.2026 14:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Share Your Apple Vision Accessibility Experience and Opinions: The 2025 AppleVis Report Card Survey is Now Open | AppleVis We are very excited to announce our fourth annual Apple Vision Accessibility Report Card and invite you to participate in the survey that will determine the ratings.

AppleVis, 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

www.applevis.com/blog/share-y...

#Accessibility #VoiceOver #LowVision #Apple #BeMyEyes #AppleVis

02.02.2026 14:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Tech Talk If you're affected by sight loss, we're here for you

Thank you @rnib.bsky.social 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!โœจ Listen to the full episode here!

www.rnib.org.uk/connect-radi...

#Accessibility #TechForGood

28.01.2026 12:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Technology and the blind reader Over the past few weeks, Iโ€™ve writยญten about sevยญerยญal difยญferยญent ways that a blind perยญson can read. Weโ€™ve talked about Braille and how it brings a levยญel of acยญcesยญsiยญbilยญiยญty that auยญdio alone can...

Shannon from Trinidad & Tobago shows how tech like Be My Eyes helps blind & low-vision readers enjoy books, magazines, and create their own work. ๐Ÿ“–โœจ

Read the full article here!

www.guardian.co.tt/opinion/tech...

26.01.2026 13:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Weโ€™re honored to be App of the Day in the US! ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Thank you to the App Store team and to every blind user and volunteer who makes Be My Eyes what it is!

#OnTheAppStore

22.01.2026 14:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Meet Muhammad - An Independent Journey from Pakistan to the U.S. How does a blind Master's student from Pakistan thrive at a prestigious U.S. university? For Muhammad, the answer is talent, ambition, and Be My Eyes

Meet Muhammad, an International Relations Masterโ€™s student from Pakistan who is breaking barriers in higher education! From Be My AI photography to volunteer study aid, heโ€™s defining independence on his own terms. Discover his story!

www.bemyeyes.com/community-st...

20.01.2026 14:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
AppleVis Announces Nominees for the 2025 AppleVis Golden Apple Awards; Cast Your Vote Now | AppleVis AppleVis is pleased to announce the apps and developers which have been nominated for the 2025 Golden Apple Awards; cast your vote now and make your voice heard. Launched in 2012 and now in its fourte...

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!

www.applevis.com/blog/applevi...

12.12.2025 13:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A dark blue background with the white Apple logo at the top, followed by the text "App Store Awards". Below that, in smaller white text, it says "2025 WINNER" and "CULTURAL IMPACT". In the center of the image, there is a rounded blue square icon featuring a white stylized sunburst design.

A dark blue background with the white Apple logo at the top, followed by the text "App Store Awards". Below that, in smaller white text, it says "2025 WINNER" and "CULTURAL IMPACT". In the center of the image, there is a rounded blue square icon featuring a white stylized sunburst design.

Weโ€™re thrilled to share that Be My Eyes won the 2025 Apple App Store Award for Cultural Impact! ๐Ÿ† Out of 2M+ apps, just 12 winners were selected. Thank you to our community, volunteers, partners, and team, this is yours too! ๐Ÿ’™

#BeMyEyes #AppStoreAwards #Accessibility #Inclusion

04.12.2025 14:21 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Meta Ray-Bans: Blind Userโ€™s Experience with Smart Glasses - ABILITY Magazine Gina using Meta Ray Bans to read her utility bills The proliferation of assistive technologies for the blind in recent decades, whether itโ€™s a smartphone or a specialized computer program like ZoomTex...

The future of visual assistance is here! ๐ŸคฉSee how people who are blind or have low vision are experiencing Meta AI Glasses with Be My Eyes!

Read more!

abilitymagazine.com/meta-ray-ban...

#BeMyEyes #Accessibility #DisabilityTech #AI

02.12.2025 15:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Meet Dr. Hoby: Cooking Confidently with Barilla and Be My Eyes
YouTube video by Be My Eyes Meet Dr. Hoby: Cooking Confidently with Barilla and Be My Eyes

Meet Dr. Hoby: chemist, home cook, and Be My Eyes user. In our new video, he calls Barilla through Be My Eyes Service Directory for live visual support to cook the perfect pasta dish for dinner!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rsjh...

#BeMyEyes #Barilla #Accessibility #A11y

26.11.2025 16:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Apple App Store Awards 2025 Finalist announcement graphic. The image has a dark blue background. At the top, there is a white Apple logo, followed by the text "App Store Awards" and "2025 Finalist" in white. Below the text is a blue rounded square with a white sunburst-like design in the center.

Apple App Store Awards 2025 Finalist announcement graphic. The image has a dark blue background. At the top, there is a white Apple logo, followed by the text "App Store Awards" and "2025 Finalist" in white. Below the text is a blue rounded square with a white sunburst-like design in the center.

Big news! ๐ŸŽ‰ Be My Eyes is a Finalist in Appleโ€™s 2025 App Store Awards!

These awards honor apps that improve peopleโ€™s lives and set the bar for innovation + great design. Weโ€™re proud to be recognized, and grateful to our amazing community! ๐Ÿ’™

#AppStoreAwards #TechForGood

20.11.2025 15:11 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Be My Eyes Partners with Guide Dogs NSW/ACT to Support Australians with Low Vision or Blindness Connecting Blind and Low Vision Australians with expert visual assistance through a new digital partnership

Big news, Australia! ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ Be My Eyes is partnering with Guide Dogs NSW/ACT to give you expert visual assistance, starting today!

Open the Be My Eyes app โ†’ Service Directory โ†’ Blindness Organizations โ†’ Guide Dogs NSW/ACT

Learn more! ๐Ÿ”—

www.bemyeyes.com/blog/be-my-e...

17.11.2025 11:28 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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In our new Community Story, Brian shares his experience using Be My Eyes to get real-time assistance from Amtrak, making his travel smooth and stress-free, from gates to tickets! ๐Ÿš†

Discover his story!

www.bemyeyes.com/community-st...

#BeMyEyes #Accessibility

29.10.2025 12:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Community

Reminder! ๐Ÿ””

Our live AMA with #BeMyEyes CEO Mike Buckley & Patrick Long, CEO of Innosearch AI, is TODAY at 12 PM CST / 7 PM CET!

Follow live on the linked page or in the Be My Eyes app.

www.bemyeyes.com/community/

24.10.2025 15:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Event poster with navy blue background and bold white text on the left reading: ASK ME ANYTHING.

On the right side, there are two circular headshots with yellow borders:
- Top image: Smiling man in a suit, labeled "MIKE BUCKLEY, CEO, Be My Eyes".
- Bottom image: Serious-looking man in a suit, labeled "PATRICK LONG, CEO, Innosearch AI".

Along the bottom left, inside a yellow rounded rectangle with a calendar icon to the left, it says:
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24
12 PM CST - 7 PM CET

Event poster with navy blue background and bold white text on the left reading: ASK ME ANYTHING. On the right side, there are two circular headshots with yellow borders: - Top image: Smiling man in a suit, labeled "MIKE BUCKLEY, CEO, Be My Eyes". - Bottom image: Serious-looking man in a suit, labeled "PATRICK LONG, CEO, Innosearch AI". Along the bottom left, inside a yellow rounded rectangle with a calendar icon to the left, it says: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24 12 PM CST - 7 PM CET

AMA Alert! This Friday 12 PM CST / 7 PM CET, our CEO Mike Buckley joins Patrick Long for the first-ever live AMA in the Be My Eyes app! Ask anything about AI, accessibility, entrepreneurship & tech.

Download the app and join the conversation!

www.bemyeyes.com/download-app/

22.10.2025 15:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Weโ€™re currently experiencing issues routing calls on the Be My Eyes platform due to some major IT service issues with our underlying infrastructure provider.

Be My AI is working normally.

Our team is in close contact with the provider and working to resolve the issue as quickly as possible.

20.10.2025 08:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
The Be My Eyes team standing and smiling in a meeting room. There are ten people present in the room, with one person sitting in front holding a long stick horizontally. Behind the group, a large monitor on the wall displays a video call with many more participants visible in a grid view. On the table in the foreground, there are open laptops, drinking glasses, a chocolate bar, some cables, and a notepad. The atmosphere appears friendly and relaxed, suggesting a team meeting that combines both in-person and virtual attendees.

The Be My Eyes team standing and smiling in a meeting room. There are ten people present in the room, with one person sitting in front holding a long stick horizontally. Behind the group, a large monitor on the wall displays a video call with many more participants visible in a grid view. On the table in the foreground, there are open laptops, drinking glasses, a chocolate bar, some cables, and a notepad. The atmosphere appears friendly and relaxed, suggesting a team meeting that combines both in-person and virtual attendees.

Today is #BlindAmericansEqualityDay! Our mission? Accessibility for everyone, everywhere. ๐ŸŒ

Our global team met in Copenhagen and joined remotely to plan 2026 and beyond - working together across borders to make the world more inclusive! ๐Ÿ’™

15.10.2025 13:14 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Tesco x Be My Eyes
YouTube video by Tesco Tesco x Be My Eyes

How does a blind girl grocery shop? ๐Ÿ›’

Lucy and her guide dog Miss Molly head to Tesco, where she connects with staff via the Be My Eyes app for real-time audio and video assistance, making shopping an independent experience! ๐Ÿ’™

www.youtube.com/shorts/6KuTk...

14.10.2025 13:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Meta Ray-Bans: Blind Userโ€™s Experience with Smart Glasses - ABILITY Magazine Gina using Meta Ray Bans to read her utility bills The proliferation of assistive technologies for the blind in recent decades, whether itโ€™s a smartphone or a specialized computer program like ZoomTex...

Gina used Be My Eyes on her Meta AI glasses to identify cat food flavors - and met Bianca, a volunteer who turned a quick assist into a heartfelt chat about why people volunteer! ๐Ÿ’™

Read the story! abilitymagazine.com/meta-ray-ban...

#Accessibility #BeMyEyes #MetaAI #Inclusion

13.10.2025 12:40 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Be My Eyes and Tesco team up on World Sight Day to make inโ€‘store shopping more accessible across the UK Be My Eyes partners with Tesco to provide live, in-store visual assistance for blind and partially sighted customers across the UK, launching on World Sight Day.

Big news! Be My Eyes is partnering with Tesco for a six-month pilot launching on #WorldSightDay, bringing on-demand, in-store visual support for blind & low-vision shoppers across the UK. Get real-time help with products, offers & navigation. More:

www.bemyeyes.com/blog/be-my-e...

09.10.2025 11:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Photo of someone wearing a blue and orange jacket holding a professional Sony camera with both hands. The background of the photo is blurred, and the camera focuses on the person's hands and the Sony camera.

Photo of someone wearing a blue and orange jacket holding a professional Sony camera with both hands. The background of the photo is blurred, and the camera focuses on the person's hands and the Sony camera.

Big news! Sony is expanding their accessibility support on Be My Eyes! ๐Ÿ’™Sonyโ€™s Digital Imaging team is now on Service Directory, offering blind and low vision users in the US dedicated assistance with cameras, features, and accessibility settings!

08.10.2025 14:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Be My Eyes Pilot Accessible Support Services for BT and EEโ€™s Blind and Low-Vision Customers Be My Eyes and BT Group launch pilot program to deliver on-demand, accessible customer support for blind and low-vision users across the UK.

Big news! Weโ€™re announcing a pilot with BT & EE to bring on-demand visual support to blind & low-vision customers in the UK! ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง

The first telco in the UK to join Be My Eyes, BT/EE is making customer service more inclusive than ever!

More info!

www.bemyeyes.com/news/be-my-e...

06.10.2025 09:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Everyone has a dream worth chasing. For Jay, that dream became a reality with 'Follow a Dream.' Discover how determination turned his dream into reality!

Find the full story here! www.bemyeyes.com/community-st...

#WorldBlindnessAwarenessMonth

02.10.2025 13:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A large white awareness ribbon centered on a blue circle. Surrounding the blue circle are illustrated hands of different skin tones reaching inward from all sides. At the top, bold text reads, "OCTOBER IS BLINDNESS AWARENESS MONTH." At the bottom, the words say, "GET INVOLVED AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE!"

A large white awareness ribbon centered on a blue circle. Surrounding the blue circle are illustrated hands of different skin tones reaching inward from all sides. At the top, bold text reads, "OCTOBER IS BLINDNESS AWARENESS MONTH." At the bottom, the words say, "GET INVOLVED AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE!"

October is #WorldBlindnessAwarenessMonth!

World Blindness Awareness Month is about understanding that accessibility, inclusion, and support matter every day, not just in October. Ways to get involved: support blind-focused orgs, raise awareness, advocate for accessible tech! ๐Ÿ’™

01.10.2025 12:34 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Be My Eyes Partners with Zain Iraq to Expand Accessibility for Blind and Low Vision Customers Be My Eyes partners with Zain Iraq, the first telecom in the Middle East to integrate the accessibility platform, expanding inclusive customer service for blind and low vision customers.

Landmark partnership: Be My Eyes joins forces with Zain Iraq - the first telecom in the Middle East in the Service Directory tab in the Be My Eyes app!

Blind & low vision customers in Iraq now have real-time, inclusive customer support!

www.bemyeyes.com/business/new...

30.09.2025 14:46 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Can You Top This?

Do you have an extraordinary story of how you use Be My Eyes? Share it in our โ€œCan You Top This?โ€ contest for a chance to be featured! We canโ€™t wait to see the incredible ways our community turns everyday moments into something amazing!

www.bemyeyes.com/can-you-top-...

26.09.2025 10:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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โ€œBe My Eyes lets me do ordinary things in extraordinary ways,โ€ says Nathan. From daily tasks to adventures with his daughter, private Be My Eyes Groups give him confidence and independence.

Discover his story!

www.bemyeyes.com/community-st...

26.09.2025 10:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0