New from The New York Times: how tech is making travel more accessible ✈️
From navigation tools to real-time assistance (including Be My Eyes), apps are opening up the world, with more to be done.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/13/travel/disabled-travelers-apps-accessibility.html
Meet Scott: blind gamer from New Hampshire who plays Call of Duty Warzone Mobile using Be My Eyes on Meta AI Glasses 🎮
Discover Scott's full story and learn more about accessible gaming with Be My Eyes 👇
Scott Joffre was born with retinopathy of prematurity in New Hampshire. He’s an accessibility technology tester, a YouTuber, and an avid gamer. He tests technology for the blind and low vision community, which means he’s always on the lookout for tools that push the boundaries of what’s possible. Be My Eyes, it turns out, has
We came to #CSUN2026 to connect, and the community delivered! 💙
Highlights from the week: Be My Eyes Foundation launched, 1M blind users, 10M volunteers and a packed Workplace demo + hands-free glasses integrations! 🤯
Full recap here 👉
https://www.bemyeyes.com/blog/innovation-and-community-highlights-from-csun-2026/
1 million blind and low-vision users. 10 million volunteers. And today: the Be My Eyes Foundation. 👁️💙
This is what happens when people show up for each other.
Historic milestone underscores the power of human connection and signals a new effort to bring free accessibility tools to hundreds of millions of people worldwide.
Big News! Blind & low-vision users can now say “Hey Meta, Be My Eyes with [name or company]” — and instantly connect to a trusted contact or trained support rep through Meta AI Glasses.
Learn more 👇
https://www.bemyeyes.com/blog/be-my-eyes-and-meta-launch-new-accessibility-functions/
Attending #CSUN2025? Find us at Booth 816! 📍We're here to talk all things #accessibility. 🤝
Plus, join our reception Wed. March 11 · 6:30 PM · Platinum 5 Ballroom. We've got some exclusive news to share. Don't miss it. 👀
Andy said it better than we ever could. 🎯Controlling your own work environment without asking a colleague isn't a small thing, it's independence.
That's exactly what Be My Eyes Workplace is built for.
Kimberly talks to Amanda Stahl, cofounder and director of the Independence Seekers Project. They talk about advocacy, activism, and the many ways that people can get involved and show up for their communities. Link to [Independence Seekers Project](https://www.independenceseekersproject.org/) Link
Be My Eyes in 30 seconds:
1️⃣ Download the app (free)
2️⃣ Tap "Call a Volunteer"
3️⃣ Point your camera at anything
4️⃣ Get real-time help, worldwide!
Try it for free today!
Kimberly Parsley