Highlights from the March Be My Eyes Newsletter

Stay up to date with the latest from Be My Eyes! From new accessibility tools for the workplace to expanded support at transit hubs, here are the highlights of what’s happening in our community this month.

Introducing Be My Eyes Workplace

Work smarter, stay independent, and access everything on your desktop quickly and easily. Be My Eyes Workplace is our new all-in-one accessibility toolkit for businesses and organizations, combining AI, live support, and smart integrations to give you the same access to information as your sighted colleagues.

Learn More in our blog

Meet us at CSUN and Naidex this March

Join us and take the opportunity to connect with the Be My Eyes team in person. Share your challenges, explore ideas, and discover how we can collaborate to create innovative accessibility solutions together. Be the first to hear some very exciting news from Be My Eyes!

Discover Our Upcoming Events

Be My Eyes and Amtrak Expand Live Visual Support to Over 50 Stations Nationwide

After a successful pilot earlier this year, Be My Eyes and Amtrak are expanding live visual support to over 50 train stations across the U.S. including major hubs such as Chicago (Union Station), Los Angeles, Denver (Union Station), New York and Washington DC.

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Meet Sarah and Discover Why Millions Volunteer with Be My Eyes

In a recent story from SAN, journalist McKenna Oxenden introduces us to Sarah Mielke, a volunteer whose spontaneous Be My Eyes call on Christmas Eve turned into hours of meaningful connection. Through the Be My Eyes app, millions of volunteers around the world are offering support with everyday tasks and forming unexpected human connections along the way.

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From Fear to the Field: How One Man Is Bringing Be My Eyes to Uganda

Christopher downloaded the app, then fear got in the way. The fear of the first call, of not knowing quite what to expect, of technology letting you down at exactly the wrong moment, can be enough to make someone set the app aside and not come back. For years, Christofer didn’t make the call – until one opportunity changed everything. Now he’s teaching blind people across Uganda that independence is just one call away.

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Beyond Borders and Barriers: Muhammad’s Journey from Pakistan to the US with Be My Eyes

How does a blind Master’s student from Pakistan reach academic excellence at a prestigious university in the U.S.? For Muhammad, the answer is a mix of talent, ambition, and Be My Eyes. From using Be My AI for photography tips to receiving assistance with his studies from Be My Eyes volunteers, Muhammad is defining independence on his own terms.

Discover Muhammad’s Story

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