Imagine navigating your daily routine with a personal assistant ready to help at a moment’s notice — all without lifting a finger. Thanks to the collaboration between Be My Eyes and Meta, this is now a reality for individuals who are blind or have low vision. Be My Eyes, a platform connecting users with sighted […]
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Envision ELI: Your personal identifier
There are many QR code scanning apps available on the market that help identify objects for those with visual impairments. Envision ELI is a personal assistant that uses unique and special QR coded adhesive labels to identify objects. Unlike traditional QR labels, ELI labels do not limit the amount of audio that can be recorded on […]
CrowdViz: an app designed to assist blind and visually impaired
Several months ago, I wrote about the Be My Eyes app and even hosted a podcast on this app. If you’re not familiar with this app, Be My Eyes was designed to connect individuals who are blind with volunteer helpers around the globe via live video chat. By pairing individuals with visual impairments with sighted volunteers, […]
Pay-it-forward with ‘Be My Eyes’ app
The App Store offers countless apps to get us through both our personal and professional lives. The possibilities are virtually limitless with the many productivity, social networking, navigation, reference apps (and more!)–all readily available at our fingertips. However, the Be My Eyes app goes beyond the daily grind, offering users the ability to help others without leaving the comfort of their couch. Oftentimes, daily […]