AWARD YEAR
2015
CATEGORY
Community
GOALS
Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions
KEYWORDS
apps, visual impaired , Disability
COUNTRY
Denmark
DESIGNED BY
Be My Eyes
WEBSITE
http://www.bemyeyes.org
Be My Eyes
Lend your eyes to the Blind
Be My Eyes is an app that connects blind people with volunteer helpers from around the world via live video chat. Download now and start helping blind people see. A blind person requests assistance in the Be My Eyes app. The challenge that he/she needs help with can be anything from knowing the expiry date on the milk to getting help crossing the street. The volunteer helper receives a notification for help and a live video connection is established. From the live video the volunteer can help the blind answering the question the blind needs answered.