Be My Eyes

In plain words

Be My Eyes is a mobile app that connects sighted volunteers with blind and low-vision users through live video calls. Launched in 2015, the Android app lets volunteers assist users by seeing what their device's camera shows and providing real-time guidance on tasks like reading labels, navigating spaces, or identifying objects. It's designed for blind and low-vision individuals who need occasional visual assistance with everyday activities, and for people willing to donate their time to help others.

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