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Describing Be My Eyes

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Be My Eyes is an app made up of a global community that connects people who are blind or have low vision with sighted volunteers and company representatives through a live video call.

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Be My Eyes is a global community that connects people who are blind or have low vision with sighted volunteers or company representatives. On the app, volunteers assist blind and low-vision users through a live video connection and work together to tackle challenges and handle a wide range of tasks. With the Specialized Help feature, blind and low-vision users can connect with company representatives for accessible customer support. The app harnesses the power of generosity, technology, and human connection to help blind and low-vision people lead more independent lives. Be My Eyes is accessible in more than 150 countries worldwide and in over 180 languages. The app is free and available for both iOS and Android.

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Press Contact

Alexander Hauerslev Jensen - profile photo

Will Butler

CXO
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Awards

Apple Design Award 2021

Winner - Best Social Impact app

Google Play Award 2018

Winner in Best Accessibility Experience

Google Play Award 2018

Winner in Best Accessibility Experience

Danish Design Award

Winner in both Outstanding Services and Shared Resources

Google Play’s Best Apps of 2017

 Most Innovative, Best Daily Helper and Hidden Gem

Dr. Jacob Bolotin Awards 2018

Winner - National Federation of the Blind (July 8, 2018)

GOV Design Awards 2018

Digital Experience

Lovie Awards 2018

Special Achievement Awards: Be My Eyes founder Hans Jørgen Wiberg - Lovie Emerging Entrepreneur

Berlin Design Awards 2018

Service - Community

Oslo Innovation Week Award 2017

Winner

World Summit Award 2017

Inclusion and Empowerment Winner

Dubai Expo 2020

Expo live global innovator

Disrupt 100

Top 10 most disruptive companies globally

CER prize 2017

1st place winner

INDEX Award

Finalist in Design to improve life

Popular Science

The 100 Greatest Innovations Of 2015

Nordic Startup Awards

Grand Finale Winners – Best Social Entrepreneurial Tech Startup Denmark

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