Be My Eyes @bemyeyes.bsky.social · 29/09/2026We’re excited to share that Be My Eyes is App of the Day on the Japanese App Store! 🎉 A big thank you to our community of blind and low-vision users and volunteers in Japan for being part of the Be My Eyes community. 💙 ありがとうございます! 🇯🇵🙌 210
Be My Eyes @bemyeyes.bsky.social · 24/09/2026How is technology driving accessibility across India? 🇮🇳 Read how Vignesh is leveraging Be My Eyes to build a more inclusive future for his home country! 🌏 www.bemyeyes.com/community-st...bemyeyes.comConnecting India: How Vignesh is Building a More Inclusive FutureFrom Help the Blind Foundation to college stages: Vignesh’s mission to make inclusion the norm in his home country Meet Vignesh, an accessibility professional and motivational speaker based in India. ... 000
Be My Eyes @bemyeyes.bsky.social · 26/08/2026Tracfone is now on Be My Eyes! Blind and low vision customers across the U.S. can connect with trained Tracfone specialists 24/7 through live video for help with device setup, SIM cards, service plans, connectivity issues, and more. Learn more! www.bemyeyes.com/news/be-my-e...bemyeyes.comBe My Eyes Partners with Tracfone to Bring 24/7 Accessible Customer Support to Blind and Low Vision UsersTracfone joins the Be My Eyes Service Directory, allowing customers to connect directly with trained specialists via live video for real-time visual assistance. 010
Be My Eyes @bemyeyes.bsky.social · 25/08/2026From checking ingredients to following a recipe, visual assistance can make a real difference. 🍝 Daniel shares how Be My Eyes and Barilla are bringing real-time visual assistance to the kitchen for blind and low-vision home chefs. www.bemyeyes.com/blog/bringin...bemyeyes.comBringing Real-Time Visual Assistance to the Kitchen: Our Partnership with BarillaThrough our partnership with Barilla, we are on a mission to make culinary experiences fully accessible, helping blind and low-vision home chefs prepare their favorite meals safely and with total conf... 022
Be My Eyes @bemyeyes.bsky.social · 20/08/2026From navigating the aisles at Tesco to enjoying festivals with Meta AI Glasses, Kerry is finding new ways to make everyday moments more accessible! What’s one thing about shopping you wish were easier? Let us know in the comments! ⬇️ www.bemyeyes.com/community-st...bemyeyes.comMaking Everyday Shopping Easier: Kerry, Tesco, and Meta AI GlassesKerry shares how Be My Eyes, Tesco, and Meta Glasses are changing the way she navigates everyday life, from shopping to festivals. 000
Be My Eyes @bemyeyes.bsky.social · 04/08/2026Through our partnership with Tesco, blind and low-vision customers can now connect directly with Tesco support agents through the Be My Eyes Service Directory, getting real-time assistance when they need it! 💙 022
Be My Eyes @bemyeyes.bsky.social · 30/07/2026With Be My Eyes Workplace, organizations can provide dedicated, accessible visual support tailored to their professional tools and spaces. Check out our latest blog post to learn how we're transforming workplace accessibility! www.bemyeyes.com/blog/how-be-...bemyeyes.comHow Be My Eyes Workplace Is Transforming Accessibility at WorkTwo recent testimonials show how AI-powered accessibility is helping blind employees at Envision Xpress work more independently, collaborate more effectively, and navigate today's digital workplace wi... 021
Be My Eyes @bemyeyes.bsky.social · 29/07/2026Sometimes, all it takes is one Be My Eyes call! Discover how one Be My Eyes conversation became an extraordinary journey, reminding us of the incredible impact that small acts of kindness can have! Read more! 📞 www.bemyeyes.com/community-st...bemyeyes.comOne Phone Call. One Extraordinary Journey.When Leslie signed up as a Be My Eyes Volunteer in June 2018, she hoped she might be able to assist someone blind or with low vision complete a simple task. What she never imagined was that one of tho... 010
Be My Eyes @bemyeyes.bsky.social · 24/07/2026Ahead of Sunday's anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), we're celebrating the progress made toward a more accessible world, and the work that still lies ahead. We're proud to be part of that journey every day. 💙 021
Be My Eyes @bemyeyes.bsky.social · 21/07/2026Settling into a new hotel room should be effortless. 🏨 From setting room thermostats to getting comfortable in your space, Be My Eyes is there whenever you need a quick hand! Read more 👇 www.afar.com/magazine/the...afar.comThe Unsung Tech That's Making the World Easier to NavigateFrom AI-powered trip planning and step-free navigation to smart glasses and live captioning, a new generation of accessibility technology is helping disabled travelers navigate the world with greater ... 031
Be My Eyes @bemyeyes.bsky.social · 16/07/2026Meet Rob, a Be My Eyes user who turned his curiosity about smart home technology into a fully automated home project , with a little assistance from the Be My Eyes community! www.bemyeyes.com/community-st...bemyeyes.comHow Rob Used Be My Eyes to Build a Smarter HomeDiscover how one Be My Eyes user turned a home automation project into a community connection! 030
Be My Eyes @bemyeyes.bsky.social · 08/07/2026Big news for Mac users! 💻✨ Be My Eyes is now on Apple macOS! With the launch of Be My Eyes for Mac and Be My Eyes Workplace, our AI-powered visual assistance is fully available across both Windows and Mac desktops! www.bemyeyes.com/news/be-my-e... #Accessibility #macOS #AIbemyeyes.comBe My Eyes Expands to Apple macOS, Bringing AI-Powered Visual Assistance to More Desktop Users Than EverBe My Eyes today announced the expansion of its desktop offerings to macOS, making both Workplace and Be My Eyes for MacOS available to users worldwide. 021
Be My Eyes @bemyeyes.bsky.social · 03/07/2026We're excited to be at the #NFB26 National Convention in Austin! 🎉 Join us July 3–8 as we share ideas and explore new ways to advance accessibility together! If you're attending, come say hello! 💙 nfb.org/get-involved...nfb.orgNational Convention | National Federation of the Blind 000
Be My Eyes @bemyeyes.bsky.social · 02/07/2026Celebrate July 4th with your favorite pasta traditions 🇺🇸🍝For blind & low-vision Be My Eyes users in the U.S.: share your go-to Independence Day pasta recipe (classic, creative, or brand new) for a chance to win Barilla merch! 🇺🇸🎇 www.bemyeyes.com/share-your-u...bemyeyes.comShare Your Ultimate 4th of July Pasta Recipe! 010
Be My Eyes @bemyeyes.bsky.social · 23/06/2026Technology is at its best when it connects us to the people and moments that matter most. This beautiful feedback from Dany reminds us exactly why we do what we do! 💙 #BeMyEyes #Accessibility #AIForGood #Inclusion 030
Be My Eyes @bemyeyes.bsky.social · 22/06/2026We're proud our integration with Meta AI glasses is playing a pivotal role in this initiative! 🕶️ Read more: earthtimes.org/meta-free-ai...earthtimes.orgMeta Free AI Glasses Help Blind VeteransMeta is giving free Ray-Ban AI glasses to blind veterans, offering hands-free help with reading, object recognition, and daily independence. 021
Be My Eyes @bemyeyes.bsky.social · 16/06/2026In Paris for VivaTech this week? Come meet the Be My Eyes team at the Meta booth and try Be My Eyes on Meta AI glasses in person. 👓✨ 📍 Paris Expo Porte de Versailles 📅 June 17–20 More info: vivatech.com #VivaTech #Accessibility #AI #MetaAI #BeMyEyesvivatech.com2026 Edition | VivaTechVivaTech is the world’s rendezvous for startups and leaders to celebrate innovation. It’s a gathering of the world’s brightest minds, talents, and products. 010
Be My Eyes @bemyeyes.bsky.social · 15/06/2026Be My Eyes is now available on Huawei HarmonyOS. 🎉 This launch brings our volunteer-powered visual assistance service to millions more blind and low vision people in China, helping make accessibility available on more devices, everywhere. Learn more! www.bemyeyes.com/news/be-my-e...bemyeyes.comBe My Eyes Launches on Huawei HarmonyOS, Significantly Expanding Access for Blind and Low Vision Users in ChinaSan Francisco, CA – 15 June 2026 – Be My Eyes today announced the availability of its award-winning app on Huawei’s HarmonyOS operating system, bringing its volunteer-powered visual assistance service... 020
Be My Eyes @bemyeyes.bsky.social · 09/06/2026Tomorrow at Vis-Ability 2026 in Westminster 🇬🇧 Be My Eyes will join 150+ leaders to discuss the future of accessibility, employment & eye health. Looking forward to a day of conversations, panels & connection. Learn more: www.fightforsight.org.uk/get-involved... #VisAbility2026fightforsight.org.ukVis-Ability 2026 | Fight for Sight 020
Be My Eyes @bemyeyes.bsky.social · 04/06/2026We're proud to partner with Zain to bring corporate volunteering to life through Be My Eyes. 💙 On dedicated volunteering days, Zainers answer calls from blind and low-vision people around the world, creating unique moments of connection and support! #WeAble #ImpactThroughInclusion 020
Be My Eyes @bemyeyes.bsky.social · 03/06/2026This #WorldBicycleDay, meet Steve Bate: Paralympic gold medallist, world record holder, and low-vision cyclist who never let sight loss stop him! 🚴♂️ 👉 Read more on the BBC! www.bbc.com/news/article...bbc.comParalympic cyclist Steve Bate set to swap saddles for sandpaperOn retiring from paracycling, Steve Bate plans to use his carpentry skills to create medal displays. 021
Be My Eyes @bemyeyes.bsky.social · 01/06/2026New updates to Meta AI glasses make accessibility even more seamless 👓✨ Call trusted friends & family through Be My Eyes hands-free, control calls with your voice, and launch Be My Eyes with one press! about.fb.com/news/2026/05...about.fb.comOur AI Wearables Are “Changing the Game” for Disabled PeopleWe're rolling out new features on our AI glasses that make the technology more accessible to people with disabilities. 010
Be My Eyes @bemyeyes.bsky.social · 28/05/2026We're honored to be named to the Forbes Accessibility 200. 🌟 This belongs to every volunteer and user who makes Be My Eyes what it is! 💙 www.forbes.com/sites/hnewma... #Accessibility200 #BeMyEyesforbes.comMeet The Accessibility 200—And Their AI ToolsForbes' annual list of honorees for companies making the most impact in the lives of those with disabilities, many using AI. 020
Be My Eyes @bemyeyes.bsky.social · 21/05/2026Today on #GAAD, we’re celebrating a more accessible world for everyone. 🌍 In the last two years, the Be My Eyes community has reached 100M+ interactions, 1M users, and 10M volunteers, each one a real moment of support and connection. Thank you to everyone who has been a part of this! 001
Be My Eyes @bemyeyes.bsky.social · 20/05/2026Travel should be accessible to everyone! 🏨Our founder Hans Wiberg visited a Hilton hotel to explore how their accessibility features support blind and low-vision guests. Hilton is also available in the Be My Eyes Service Directory for real-time visual assistance! 021
Be My Eyes @bemyeyes.bsky.social · 18/05/2026We heard from Matthew Shifrin, founder of Bricks for the Blind, who’s making LEGO building accessible to blind and low-vision people! If you could build anything with LEGO, what would it be? www.youtube.com/watch?v=Syyv...youtube.comFeatured Builder Daniel: HogwartsYouTube video by Bricks For The Blind 062
Be My Eyes @bemyeyes.bsky.social · 15/05/2026Had an incredible moment using Be My Eyes? 👀✨ Share your most creative or unexpected experience in our “Can You Top This?” contest for a chance to win up to $200! Open to blind & low-vision Be My Eyes users only. 🔗 Enter now: bemyeyes.com/cyttform #BeMyEyesbemyeyes.com"Can You Top This?" ContestFill in your details to participate in our 'Can You Top This?' Contest. 020
Be My Eyes @bemyeyes.bsky.social · 13/05/2026Discover the beginning of Be My Eyes 💙 Founder Hans Jørgen Wiberg shares how his experience with low vision inspired a global community connecting blind and low-vision people with volunteers in 180+ languages! www.caregiverrelief.com/from-low-vis...caregiverrelief.comFrom Low Vision to Global Vision The Inspiring Story of Be My Eyes with Founder Hans Jørgen Wiberg - Episode 163How do you maintain independence when faced with vision loss? What if, with a simple tap on your phone, you could connect with a volunteer anywhere in the world to help you navigate your day? In this... 030
Be My Eyes @bemyeyes.bsky.social · 12/05/2026Sometimes the smallest moments carry the biggest weight. And technology, when it's truly accessible, makes them possible! This is why we do what we do. 💙 #Accessibility #AssistiveTechnology #BeMyEyes 040
Be My Eyes @bemyeyes.bsky.social · 08/05/2026Did you know Be My Eyes has a Groups feature? Call the people who already know you: family, friends, coworkers. Up to 20 members, hands-free with smart glasses, and you can have up to 5 groups!✨ Details here 👉 bemyeyes.com/blog/did-you-know-be-my-eyes-groupsbemyeyes.comDid You Know? Be My Eyes GroupsWhile our volunteers are wonderful, there are questions better answered by people you already trust. Introducing Be My Eyes Groups. 010
Be My Eyes @bemyeyes.bsky.social · 07/05/2026Our May newsletter is live! 🗞️ Workplace tools for blind & low vision pros, Be My Eyes Groups feature, Hilton partnership updates, two new community stories, and where to find us this summer! All the highlights here 👇 www.bemyeyes.com/blog/highlig... #BeMyEyesbemyeyes.comHighlights from the May Be My Eyes NewsletterStay up to date with the latest from Be My Eyes! From the workplace to the wider world, we've got a lot to share. 000
Be My Eyes @bemyeyes.bsky.social · 30/04/2026Syed 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! www.bemyeyes.com/community-st...bemyeyes.comMeet Syed, One Engineer's Blueprint for Life After Vision LossAfter losing his vision in 2005, Syed rebuilt his life and now works as an accessibility engineer at the American Foundation for the Blind, continuing to push tech forward. 120
Be My Eyes @bemyeyes.bsky.social · 29/04/2026On April 29, our founder Hans Wiberg joined Zain's GROW Innovation Camp to share the story behind Be My Eyes and inspire 20 interns with disabilities to think like accessibility entrepreneurs. The future of innovation is inclusive! #Accessibility #WeAble #Innovation #BeMyEyes 020
Be My Eyes @bemyeyes.bsky.social · 28/04/2026Syed is already using Be My Eyes on Meta AI Glasses in everyday life. from office desks to busy airports. Try it today! 010
Be My Eyes @bemyeyes.bsky.social · 22/04/2026Sana didn’t rush to download the Be My Eyes app. But one simple interaction turned into a daily habit, one she hasn’t gone without since. Discover Sana’s story: www.bemyeyes.com/community-st...bemyeyes.com"A Game Changer": How Be My Eyes Became Part of Sana’s Everyday LifeFrom hotel room panels to online shopping, from work trips to deeply personal moments. Sana shows just how much Be My Eyes can do. 020
Be My Eyes @bemyeyes.bsky.social · 20/04/2026Every call is a reminder: connection has no borders. 🌍💙 #BeMyEyes #Accessibility #HumanConnection 030
Be My Eyes @bemyeyes.bsky.social · 16/04/2026In this video, our friend Angeles shares how she organizes hair products using touch and texture, and when she needs extra certainty, she turns to Be My AI to quickly confirm what’s in her hands! 💡 020
Be My Eyes @bemyeyes.bsky.social · 15/04/2026Travel made easy for everyone! 🌍✨ Hilton is available in the Be My Eyes Service Directory. Get instant support from Hilton staff via your smartphone: navigate your room, operate the TV, adjust the thermostat & more! www.bemyeyes.com/blog/we-aske...bemyeyes.comWe Asked Hilton Guests About Be My Eyes. Here's What They SaidTravel is better when you're in control. You know which channel has the morning news. You can figure out the thermostat without relying on anyone. 030
Be My Eyes @bemyeyes.bsky.social · 13/04/2026340M people are blind or have low vision. 90% live in emerging economies. Yet most assistive tech isn’t accessible to them. We explore this in our latest blog, what’s your take? www.bemyeyes.com/blog/visual-...bemyeyes.comVisual Interpretation Without Borders: Why Accessible Technology Matters More Than Ever in Emerging Economies340 million people are blind or have low vision. 90% of them live in emerging economies. 020
Be My Eyes @bemyeyes.bsky.social · 09/04/2026Hands-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! 💙 www.bemyeyes.com/blog/highlig...bemyeyes.com 000
Be My Eyes @bemyeyes.bsky.social · 08/04/2026You don't need a free afternoon to be a volunteer! ✨ Emma volunteers with Be My Eyes between meetings, on her lunch break, on the go. It's a video call. A few minutes. All through your smartphone! #BeMyEyes #Volunteer #Inclusion #AccessibilityMatters 041
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Be My Eyes @bemyeyes.bsky.social · 07/04/2026For 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. 🌍 031
Be My Eyes @bemyeyes.bsky.social · 31/03/2026New 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. www.nytimes.com/2026/03/13/t...nytimes.comTraveling With Disabilities Is Often Hard. These Tools Can Help. 120
Be My Eyes @bemyeyes.bsky.social · 30/03/2026Working from home has its perks, but it can sometimes feel isolating! 🏠 Andy shares how Be My Eyes Workplace helps tackle that feeling, not just as an accessibility tool, but as a bridge to real connection at work. 💙 #BeMyEyes #Accessibility #InclusiveWork 030
Be My Eyes @bemyeyes.bsky.social · 26/03/2026Tekesha has the best personal stylists around 👗✨ Volunteers use Be My Eyes to pick outfits with her, and the fits? Perfectly on point every time! #Accessibility #AssistiveTech #BeMyEyes 010
Be My Eyes @bemyeyes.bsky.social · 25/03/2026"What if sighted people could just… lend their eyes?" Be My Eyes founder Hans Wiberg on where that idea came from, and where it's going next! Listen now! www.caregiverrelief.com/from-low-vi…caregiverrelief.comFrom Low Vision to Global Vision The Inspiring Story of Be My Eyes with Founder Hans Jørgen Wiberg - Episode 163How do you maintain independence when faced with vision loss? What if, with a simple tap on your phone, you could connect with a volunteer anywhere in the world to help you navigate your day? In this episode of the Caregiver Relief Podcast, I am honored to sit down with 011
Be My Eyes @bemyeyes.bsky.social · 24/03/2026Meet 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 👇 www.bemyeyes.com/community-st...bemyeyes.comMeet Scott And Discover How He Uses Be My Eyes & Meta AI Glasses to Game Without LimitsScott Joffre was born with retinopathy of prematurity in New Hampshire. He’s an accessibility technology tester, a YouTuber, and an avid gamer. He tests technology for the blind and low vision communi... 021
Be My Eyes @bemyeyes.bsky.social · 18/03/2026Too many talented blind professionals can't do their best work - not because of ability, but because the tools are broken for them. Andy says it better than we can. Most of these barriers? Easily fixable. So why are we still here? Let's talk. 🧵 021
Be My Eyes @bemyeyes.bsky.social · 17/03/2026We 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 👉 www.bemyeyes.com/blog/innovat...bemyeyes.comInnovation and Community: Highlights from CSUN 2026This year, the Be My Eyes team spent the week doing what matters most: showing how our tools work in real life and learning directly from our community. 000