[NFB-Idaho] FW: Cooperation with Be My Eyes

Thu Nov 15 19:18:06 UTC 2018

I'd be happy to talk about my experiences with Be-My-Eyes.  We could even
plan a demonstration, although there is no way to guarantee who will pick
up a request for assistance.

_don

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Don Winiecki
Handid Media Systems • a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization
dwiniecki at handid.org
http://handid.org
208 571 8096
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On Thu, Nov 15, 2018 at 10:39 AM dana ard via NFB-Idaho <
nfb-idaho at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> You might be able to speak about this at the state convention. We're going
> to be doing a lot with technology, since we will be incorporating parents
> of blind children into our sessions on Saturday, and they want to hear
> about technology and apps for the smart phone for their blind kids.
>
> Dana Ard, President
> National Federation of the Blind of Idaho
> Main: 208-345-3906
> Cell: 208-859-2828 (call only)
> Email: president at NFBIdaho.org
> Website: www.nfbidaho.org
> “The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the
> characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the
> expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles
> between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want;
> Blindness is not what holds you back.”
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: NFB-Idaho [mailto:nfb-idaho-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Donald
> Winiecki via NFB-Idaho
> Sent: Thursday, November 15, 2018 8:21 AM
> To: NFB of Idaho Discussion List
> Cc: Donald Winiecki
> Subject: Re: [NFB-Idaho] FW: Cooperation with Be My Eyes
>
> It is a neat service!  I have it set up on my phone and have been able to
> assist others several times over the past year.  The things I have done
> have involved matching things like clothing colors and patterns, locating a
> dropped item on the floor, and even hanging a picture.
>
> _don
>
> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
> Don Winiecki
> Handid Media Systems • a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization
> dwiniecki at handid.org
> http://handid.org
> 208 571 8096
> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~d
>
>
> On Thu, Nov 15, 2018 at 8:18 AM dana ard via NFB-Idaho <
> nfb-idaho at nfbnet.org>
> wrote:
>
> > This is good information for those with smart phones. It is a free
> > service.
> >
> >
> >
> > Dana Ard, President
> >
> > National Federation of the Blind of Idaho
> >
> > Main: 208-345-3906
> >
> > Cell: 208-859-2828 (call only)
> >
> > Email:  <mailto:president at NFBIdaho.org> president at NFBIdaho.org
> >
> > Website:  <http://www.nfbidaho.org> www.nfbidaho.org
> >
> > “The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the
> > characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the
> > expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles
> > between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want;
> > Blindness is not what holds you back.”
> >
> >
> >
> > From: Aki Singh [mailto:aki at bemyeyes.com]
> > Sent: Wednesday, October 31, 2018 9:18 AM
> > To: president at nfbidaho.org
> > Subject: Cooperation with Be My Eyes
> >
> >
> >
> > Dear Dana Ard,
> >
> > My name is Aki Singh. I work with communications for the Be My Eyes app.
> > I'm getting in touch with 'NFB of Idaho' because I feel that our app
> could
> > be a useful tool for your blind and low-vision members.
> >
> >
> >
> > About Be My Eyes
> >
> >
> >
> > Be My Eyes is a free mobile app for iOS and Android, designed to bring
> > sight to blind and low-vision people with the help of sighted volunteers
> > from around the world. When a blind or low-vision user needs visual
> > assistance, the app connects them with a volunteer through a live video
> > call. The volunteer is matched with the user based on a mutual language.
> >
> >
> >
> > Currently, there are over 1.6 million volunteers in the Be My Eyes
> > community, ready and willing to assist. Users can request assistance at
> any
> > time, as often as they like. At present, Be My Eyes is being used by
> > 95,000+ blind and low-vision people. Most importantly, Be My Eyes is free
> > to download and use.
> >
> >
> >
> > This YouTube video explains how Be My Eyes works: <
> > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6GRfFuWsjNU>  Be My Eyes - Bringing
> sight
> > to the blind and visually impaired.
> >
> >
> >
> > Be My Eyes was founded by Hans Jørgen Wiberg, who is visually impaired
> > himself. You’re welcome to watch Hans Jørgen's talk from TEDxCopenhagen,
> > where he explains how it all started: <https://youtu.be/IfeLJxCSLC0>  Be
> > My Eyes: Hans Jørgen Wiberg at TEDxCopenhagen.
> >
> >
> >
> > Share Be My Eyes
> >
> >
> >
> > Introducing your community to the app could help continue and extend the
> > excellent work you already do, and most importantly further assist your
> > members in leading a more independent life.
> >
> >
> >
> > Feel free to use our  <
> >
> https://drive.google.com/drive/u/1/folders/12_3WG0eVoRHZCdmVitaOJOxSIwR_nF2c
> >
> > Media Kit - it has all the material you need to share the app on your
> > website, email or newsletter. Are you already familiar with the app, but
> > have members that are unsure of how to use it? Check out our  <
> > https://www.bemyeyes.com/get-started> Getting Started with Be My Eyes
> > guide, and help them get off to a good start and make their first call.
> >
> >
> >
> > Remember to like us social media, so more of your members know about us!
> >
> >
> >
> > We would also be happy to get in contact and talk (maybe over the phone
> or
> > Skype) about how Be My Eyes works, and to answer any questions you may
> > have.
> >
> >
> >
> > Looking forward to hearing from you soon.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > --
> >
> > Aki Singh | Communications Team | Be My Eyes
> >
> >
> >
> > email: aki at bemyeyes.com
> >
> >
> >
> > Be My Eyes <http://bemyeyes.com/>  | App Store <
> >
> https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/be-my-eyes-helping-blind-see/id905177575?mt=8
> >
> > | Play Store <
> > https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bemyeyes.bemyeyes>  |
> > Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/bemyeyesapp>  | Twitter <
> > https://twitter.com/bemyeyes>  | Instagram <
> > https://www.instagram.com/bemyeyesapp/>  | YouTube <
> > https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPz1J3Vl6ZZ_eMG5TK3YFwQ>
> >
> >
> >
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> >
> >
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