[Nfbmo] Fwd: [JAWS-Users] new mobile App - Be My Eyes.

[Erika Wolf]

Hi, Dacia, and all: The service  sounds really cool to use. I haven't tried it yet, but may need to at some point. Yes, if anyone has any thoughts or ideas about the program, please let us know. Thanks, :-)

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> On Jan 16, 2015, at 10:41 AM, Dacia Cole via Nfbmo <nfbmo at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi,
> 
> I saw this on another list I'm on and found it interesting.  If anyone
> uses it or has used it please give feedback.
> 
> thanks,
> 
> Dacia
> 
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: Gopi Bala <gopi.bala.uma at gmail.com>
> Date: Fri, 16 Jan 2015 11:28:18 -0500
> Subject: [JAWS-Users] new mobile App - Be My Eyes.
> To: jaws-users-list at jaws-users.com
> 
> 
> 
> A new mobile app was released recently that I thought some of you may be
> interested in.  The app connects blind people with volunteer helpers from
> around the world via live video chat.
> 
> 
> 
> 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 navigating new surroundings.  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 person by answering the question
> they need answered.
> 
> 
> 
> There is a rating and reporting system to help minimalize misuse.
> 
> 
> 
> Their website can be found here:
> 
> http://www.bemyeyes.org/
> 
> 
> 
> Right now it is only available on IOS / Apple.  You can register to be
> notified of an Android release here:
> 
> http://bemyeyes.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=e7bc4d93c409f117307da5764
> <http://bemyeyes.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=e7bc4d93c409f117307da5764&i
> d=6715c5a0ea> &id=6715c5a0ea
> 
> 
> 
> If anyone chooses to give this a try, please provide feedback to the group
> on your thoughts.  As this is a new concept and app, I am sure there will be
> problems with it, but will get better as time goes on and the volunteer
> network grows stronger.
> 
> 
> 
> Cheers!
> 
> 
> 
> Gopi
> 
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