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The latest news and updates from Be My Eyes in one place.

Person holding a white cane. Logo of the Holman Prize and a banner that reads "The Holman Prize is brought to you by Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired".
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January 17, 2020

Applications for the Holman Prize 2020 are now open!

The Holman Prize for Blind Ambition is annually awarded to three blind individuals to carry out a dream project. Applications for the 2020 Holman Prize open January 15th.
Four wooden blocks displaying the number 2019. A hand is turning the last two blocks so they say 2020 instead.
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December 27, 2019

2019 Wrap-up

2019 is coming to an end. For Be My Eyes it has been a year of amazing new partnerships and a growing community. Come along as we take you through the highlights of 2019 and look forward to an incredible 2020!
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December 5, 2019

Google is Extending their Opening Hours on Be My Eyes

From December 5th, Google is extending their opening hours on Be My Eyes, to make the service more accessible for all users globally.
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November 26, 2019

10 Accessible Art and Museum Experiences for People who are Blind or have Low Vision

Most people think of art and museums as something very visual, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy it as a blind or low-vision individual. We have collected 10 museums and initiatives from around the world that are making the experience accessible for people who are blind or have low vision.
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November 14, 2019

A Big Thank You to Our 3 Million Volunteers!

More than 3 million amazing people worldwide has now signed up to be a Be My Eyes volunteer. Thanks to all the volunteers, we’re able to support people who are blind or have low vision leading more independent lives.
One side of image shows a Be My Eyes call with a Clearblue pregnancy test. The other side shows the tactile markings on an Herbal Essences conditioner bottle. Images features logos of World Sight Day 2019, Clearblue, Be My Eyes, and Herbal Essences.
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October 17, 2019

How We Celebrated World Sight Day 2019

World Sight Day falls every year on the second Thursday of October. This year, we celebrated with Clearblue and Herbal Essences, who both had exciting announcements on the occasion of World Sight Day.
Man walking with a white cane. Over the photo is the logo of the NFB together with their tagline 'Live the life you want'.
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October 15, 2019

Be My Eyes Welcomes the National Federation of the Blind to Specialized Help

For the first time, Be My Eyes users can call another blind person on the app, with expert assistance.
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October 14, 2019

Be My Eyes Has a New Look

After more than 4.5 years of the original Be My Eyes logo, it was time for a change! We have introduced a refreshing new Be My Eyes logo as well as a vibrant new color scheme across all our platforms.
Woman painting a mug made out of ceramics. Text reads: "Getting creative this fall season".
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September 26, 2019

Getting Creative with Be My Eyes

From taking up a new instrument or doing that DIY project you’ve wanted to do for so long, there are plenty of ways to get creative with the support of the Be My Eyes volunteers.
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September 9, 2019

Pantene Partners with Be My Eyes to Provide Accessible Haircare Support

Blind and low-vision users in the United States can now connect with the Pantene team through Be My Eyes for support with Pantene products, info about ingredients and general hair care advice.
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August 27, 2019

Back to School with Be My Eyes

Whether you’re going back or starting a new school, a new school year always brings around certain challenges. If you’re a blind or low-vision individual, Be My Eyes can be your right hand in making sure you or your kids get off to a great start.
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July 16, 2019

Introducing The Be My Eyes Podcast

Our new show explores blindness, sight and the sometimes blurry in-between.
Clearblue pregnancy test displaying the result "pregnant", together with the text "Now available on Be My Eyes". At the top of the image are the logos of Clearblue and Be My Eyes.
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July 8, 2019

Clearblue now offers support with pregnancy and fertility tests through Be My Eyes

Being in control of your own body and the information about it is an important issue for most people, but it’s something that has been out of reach for many blind and low-vision women and couples when taking a pregnancy or fertility test. Be My Eyes and Clearblue join forces to give them back control.
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June 28, 2019

Going Global: Our Favorite Accessibility Initiatives from Around the World

From accessible theatre experiences to cooking classes and donations of used smartphones. There are so many awesome accessibility initiatives for people with visual impairments and other disabilities around the world – so we’ve decided to share a few to spark your imagination.
Smartphone showing the Google profile on Be My Eyes' Specialized Help platform. The image reads "Google now available globally" together with the Be My Eyes logo.
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June 27, 2019

Google is Going Global on Specialized Help!

Google’s Disability Support agents are now answering your video calls – worldwide.
March 18, 2024

Be My Eyes Launches “Service Directory”: Direct Customer Service Connections to over 600 New Companies and Organizations

Beginning today in beta, hundreds of hard-to-find customer service numbers and connections to over 600 companies and organizations worldwide have been added to Be My Eyes’ Service Directory, a new section in our app where you can easily connect directly with them for free.
February 14, 2024

Be My Eyes Celebrates 600,000 Blind and Low Vision Users on Valentine's Day

100,000 blind and low vision users have joined the Be My Eyes community since May 2023, marking the fastest-ever community expansion in Be My Eyes’ history!
December 20, 2023

Be My Eyes Integrates New Feature to Receive Visual Assistance From Friends and Family Members

Be My Eyes integrates a new feature called Be My Eyes Groups for individuals who are blind or have low vision
December 4, 2023

Be My AI™ Beta Now Officially Available On Android Smartphones

In celebration of the UN Persons with Disabilities Day on December 3rd, Be My Eyes is proud to announce that its new feature Be My AI™ will now be available for Android smartphone users worldwide.
November 15, 2023

Be My Eyes Integrates Be My AI™ into its First Contact Center with Stunning Results

World’s First AI Visual Support for Blind and Low Vision Customers
October 25, 2023

Be My AI Mentioned Amongst TIME Best Inventions of 2023

The new AI Describer for people who are blind or have low vision is featured in the AI Category
October 18, 2023

Be My AI Hits One Million Sessions Only Two Weeks After Open Beta Release

Two weeks after its official release, our community has already experimented with Be My AI 1,000,000 times and feedback has been phenomenal
September 25, 2023

Announcing ‘Be My AI,’ Soon Available for Hundreds of Thousands of Be My Eyes Users

Be My Eyes’ AI assistant, powered by GPT-4, is rolling out to hundreds of thousands of iOS and Android users over the next several weeks.
September 18, 2023

Image to Text AI and Blurred Faces: What’s Going On?

An important update from Be My Eyes about our new image to text AI features and facial description
September 4, 2023

Be My Eyes is Updating our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy

New Terms Include Be My AI and Accessible CX
September 1, 2023

Be My Eyes and the LEGO Group partner to bring inclusive play experiences to blind and low vision Lego fans

People who are blind or have low vision can now reach out to a LEGO representative to get real time video assistance with LEGO® products and services.
August 7, 2023

Introducing: Be My AI

Be My Eyes’ Virtual Volunteer, powered by GPT-4, gets a new name and will soon be open to beta testing by hundreds of iOS users worldwide
July 23, 2023

Belong pioneers inclusive ways to assist blind and low vision customers with Be My Eyes

People who are blind or have low vision can now reach out to a Belong representative to get real time video assistance with Belong products and services.
May 23, 2023

Be My Eyes celebrates 500,000 people who are blind or have low vision joining the community!

Over 500,000 blind and low-vision people have now signed up to get visual assistance through Be My Eyes.
May 18, 2023

How to get Involved on Global Accessibility Awareness Day

Global Accessibility Awareness Day is an opportunity to raise awareness about digital inclusion and accessibility. Here’s how you can get involved.
May 17, 2023

Sky Ireland officially joins Be My Eyes Specialized Help

Our community in Ireland can now reach out to a Sky Ireland representative to get real time video assistance with Sky Ireland products and services.