Many of the apps on your smartphone are for fun — or distraction. But there are apps out there that do good and help people with a disability. For the blind or visually impaired, there's Be My Eyes, an app that asks a sighted person for help via a video call.
App @ Be My Eyes
How it works
Every day, sighted volunteers lend their eyes to solve tasks big and small to help blind and low vision people lead more independent lives.
Blind or low vision person requests assistance
As a blind or low vision person, whenever you need visual assistance, our volunteers are happy to help. Through the live video call, you and a volunteer can communicate directly and solve a problem. The volunteer will help guide which direction to point your camera, what to focus on or when to turn on your torch.
Sighted volunteer receives video call
As a sighted volunteer you can help just by installing the Be My Eyes app. A blind or a low vision user may need help with anything from checking expiry dates, distinguishing colors, reading instructions or navigating new surroundings.
Join the community!
Be My Eyes’ goal is to make the world more accessible to people who are blind or have a low level of vision. We couldn’t do this without the help and dedication of our community.
Regards
Mr. Pralhad Jadhav
Master of Library & Information Science (NET Qualified)
Senior Manager @ Knowledge Repository
Khaitan & Co
Mobile @ 9665911593
