Welcome back all you Tech Connectors! Your favorite AT Specialist: Cory from Vision Forward, is here today with more tips you can use to get the most out of your Assistive Technology!
Be My Eyes officially launched just over a decade ago as a simple way to connect those with Low Vision or Blindness to volunteers eager to offer a little assistance throughout their day. The system is predicated on video call technology which has grown ubiquitous thanks to modern smart phones. Today that service has grown to include millions of volunteers and countless thankful users.
While we are using the Meta Glasses for this demo, know that you don't need a pair of smart glasses like the Meta to enjoy Be My Eyes. In fact today we are discussing something that everyone can use. Groups! Groups are essentially a list of specific trusted volunteers that you can reach out to whenever you need help with something a little more sensitive or specific. The regular volunteers at Be My Eyes are typically very kind, but certain times you may prefer to get help from someone you are more familiar with. Creating and using these Groups within Be My Eyes is the focus of today's video!
0:00 Start
0:25 Introduction
1:15 Initial Demo
3:00 Luke Returns!
3:33 Purpose of Groups = Trusted and Known friends rather than strangers
4:20 Method to create Groups and Invite Friends
6:00 Wrap Up Review of this Be My Eyes feature
6:45 LMS Courses for Free ACVREP Credits!
8:05 Goof
We have covered the Meta Glasses in previous videos. If you're new to Meta, check out those videos for summary of what they can do for you!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5w3r7yCBGeM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aftNVwt83NQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0WchQ6kb8V0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5Lugpgj5JM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQTIsLVCB8w
If you have any questions please post them in the comments below!
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Catch-up with our most recent Tech Connect Livestreams!
Humanware in 2026 featuring Braille Note Evolve w/ Rachel Ramos!
https://www.youtube.com/live/iBZQF9lEQY4
Assistive Technology With Carrie Morales from Carrie on Accessibility!
https://www.youtube.com/live/hnrsQxZlicU
Meta Ray-Ban Display Glasses! https://www.youtube.com/live/aftNVwt83NQ
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