[SC-CSTD] FW: Your Be My Eyes Newsletter is here!

Fri Dec 5 16:04:12 UTC 2025

From: Be My Eyes <noreply at bemyeyes.com> 
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Subject: Your Be My Eyes Newsletter is here!

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Hi Frank, welcome to the Be My Eyes Newsletter! 

News & updates

Be My Eyes Wins Apple’s 2025 App Store Award for Cultural Impact

We’re thrilled to share that Be My Eyes has won the 2025 Apple App Store Award in the Cultural Impact category, one of only 12 winners selected from over 2 million apps worldwide! This recognition celebrates our community, volunteers, partners, and team who make accessibility possible every day. From our core app to Be My AI, the Service Directory, and Meta AI Glasses, we’re continuing to innovate and empower millions around the globe. 
Learn More About This Exciting Milestone  <https://emaildelivery.bemyeyes.com/link/9ca533b9-8564-462c-8abe-902463c32a28/8226d9b9-bfd5-4b12-85d0-9cc68c780760/00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000> 

Discover how real-time expert support from Barilla is making kitchens more accessible!

Meet Dr. Hoby, a scientist, passionate sensory storyteller, avid home cook, and long-time Be My Eyes user, as he shows how real-time expert support from Barilla makes cooking accessible, fun, and stress-free. >From choosing a recipe to plating the perfect dish, Dr. Hoby demonstrates how anyone can cook with confidence using the Be My Eyes app. 
Find the full story in our blog <https://emaildelivery.bemyeyes.com/link/20dfd32c-6717-4ee0-884a-21b0b42008fe/8226d9b9-bfd5-4b12-85d0-9cc68c780760/00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000>  

A New Partnership with Guide Dogs in Australia!

Be My Eyes has partnered with Guide Dogs NSW/ACT to bring expert visual assistance directly to Australians who are blind or have low vision. Through this collaboration, users in Australia can now connect with Guide Dogs NSW/ACT professionals in the Be My Eyes app for guidance on managing daily tasks, learning about and using assistive technology, and staying connected with their community. 
Learn More About This Exiting New Partnership <https://emaildelivery.bemyeyes.com/link/9dcf434d-2c6d-4a94-ac35-f685c947eb15/8226d9b9-bfd5-4b12-85d0-9cc68c780760/00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000>  

Try Our New BT/EE Support on Be My Eyes

UK users can now access two new customer support options through our pilot programs with BT/EE. Both partners are testing accessible, video-based support, and your participation helps shape the future of these services. 
Learn More in our Blog  <https://emaildelivery.bemyeyes.com/link/96e06641-dad9-4913-8541-9f9140b9c344/8226d9b9-bfd5-4b12-85d0-9cc68c780760/00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000> 

Travel Confidently This Holiday Season with Hilton and Be My Eyes

Planning your next getaway? Whether you’re heading to a cozy mountain retreat or a sunny escape, Hilton is making travel more accessible for everyone. Through Be My Eyes, Hilton’s accessibility team is ready to assist blind and low-vision travelers across their family of brands, including Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Waldorf Astoria, Conrad, DoubleTree, Embassy Suites, Hampton by Hilton, and more. 
Visit Hilton Profile on Be My Eyes (US and Canada Only)  <https://emaildelivery.bemyeyes.com/link/4a8e0dc4-3284-4d39-bd87-37390a75dc2b/8226d9b9-bfd5-4b12-85d0-9cc68c780760/00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000> 

Seable x Be My Eyes – A Shared Story of Support and Independence

Seable is a social enterprise creating accessible, empowering holidays for blind and partially sighted people. With trained local guides and sensory-rich experiences, Seable helps travellers explore the world with confidence and create unforgettable adventures. Together, Seable and Be My Eyes show that accessibility grows through connection, confidence, and community.

Learn more at Seable  <https://emaildelivery.bemyeyes.com/link/8f845163-a10a-4add-89d5-8d2a6b0983d4/8226d9b9-bfd5-4b12-85d0-9cc68c780760/00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000> 

iPhone Air Review: Is this the one Steve Jobs would have liked?

In this blog post, AppleVis Editor David Nason reviews the all-new iPhone Air. Besides giving readers his thoughts on the thinnest-ever design (Spoiler Alert: YouTube videos do not do it justice), David answers the important question: Would he buy this phone—with its single speaker and relatively lower battery life expectations—for himself?

Learn More on AppleVis <https://emaildelivery.bemyeyes.com/link/a2822245-c489-49bb-9faa-c551f637fc1c/8226d9b9-bfd5-4b12-85d0-9cc68c780760/00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000>  

Stories From The Be My Eyes Community

Meet Brian – One Traveler’s Journey with Amtrak and Be My Eyes

Brian, a blind comedian and podcaster from New York, lost his vision later in life due to retinitis pigmentosa, a condition that gradually causes blindness. After an initial period of adjustment, he found new confidence through technology, especially Be My Eyes Volunteers and Service Directory. 
Discover Brian’s Story on Be My Eyes <https://emaildelivery.bemyeyes.com/link/a34e073a-c38a-4e2f-9daf-b6122d408978/8226d9b9-bfd5-4b12-85d0-9cc68c780760/00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000>  

Meet Emeline - The Challenges for Blind Professionals

In this recent Bloomberg feature spotlighting the persistent accessibility barriers in everyday workplace tools, one thing stood out: blind professionals are still forced to navigate software that wasn’t built with them in mind. That’s exactly why Emeline, a longtime Be My Eyes user, relies on our community and technology to bridge those gaps. 
Discover Emeline’s Story on Bloomberg <https://emaildelivery.bemyeyes.com/link/7c36ea0a-c509-48f6-9f5c-4cfd3affebdf/8226d9b9-bfd5-4b12-85d0-9cc68c780760/00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000>  

What people are saying

“I am honored to be one of the numerous volunteers, taking calls from folks just needing a little help on the phone. I’m proud to be part of this wonderful organization!”

Debbie, Be My Eyes Volunteer

“There is not a day that goes by that I'm not using Be My Eyes in my daily independent life when I need some assistance from a volunteer or AI. Be My Eyes was the first app I downloaded when I got my iPhone after losing my eyesight almost 11 years ago!” 

Martin, Be My Eyes User

Looking to shop online or book travel independently? Try InnoSearch AI <https://emaildelivery.bemyeyes.com/link/cceaa7d2-c323-4b0e-9adb-f992ff4f4291/8226d9b9-bfd5-4b12-85d0-9cc68c780760/00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000> , a powerful tool available providing super-accessible online shopping to the users of the Be My Eyes app, without the clutter and noise present on many other websites.

That’s all for now. Until we’re back next month, remember that you can stay up to date by following us on Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/bemyeyesapp> , Instagram <https://www.instagram.com/bemyeyesapp/?hl=en> , X <https://x.com/BeMyEyes?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor> , LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/company/be-my-eyes/?originalSubdomain=dk> , Mastodon <https://mastodon.social/@bemyeyes> , BlueSky <https://bsky.app/profile/bemyeyes.bsky.social> , Threads <https://www.threads.net/@bemyeyesapp> , TikTok <https://www.tiktok.com/@bemyeyesapp?lang=en>  and YouTube <https://www.youtube.com/bemyeyes> .

Greetings! 
The Be My Eyes Team.

See the world together.

Total sign-ups to this day

943,000
Blind and low-vision users

9,500,000
Volunteers

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