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I just received my first "be my eyes" call! (self.Blind)
submitted by thrakkerzog
I just received my first "Be My Eyes" call and helped a young woman with a problem that was very easy for me, a sighted person, to solve.
I can't imagine what it would be like to be blind or low vision, but it makes me happy knowing that we have both the technology and a plethora of willing volunteers to help anyone who asks for help.
I can't imagine what it would be like to be blind or low vision, but it makes me happy knowing that we have both the technology and a plethora of willing volunteers to help anyone who asks for help.
RogueCandyKane 11 points 5y ago
Could you describe how it went without breaking anything confidential? I usually just FaceTime my husband and he looks for me but I’m curious about the be my eyes app. How did it work I’m practice? Thank you!
thrakkerzog [OP] 14 points 5y ago
Sure thing!
My phone alerted me that someone was asking for help, and I answered the call. It was very similar to the FaceTime interface, but with a video and audio stream from them to me and just an audio stream from me to them. She described her problem, we worked it out, and then she ended the call. The whole process took less than two minutes. Finally, the app had me rate the interaction with a thumbs up or thumbs down, presumably to weed out trolls.
My phone alerted me that someone was asking for help, and I answered the call. It was very similar to the FaceTime interface, but with a video and audio stream from them to me and just an audio stream from me to them. She described her problem, we worked it out, and then she ended the call. The whole process took less than two minutes. Finally, the app had me rate the interaction with a thumbs up or thumbs down, presumably to weed out trolls.
RogueCandyKane 4 points 5y ago
Thank you! That’s interesting, I didn’t know there was only an audio stream for the VI person - the majority of VI have some vision. But I Feds if you are a stranger and you are in your PJs chilling at home you might not necessarily want others to have a visual feed of you even if they don’t have good sight,
ThNk you for helping that person out, there’s always a way to do things somehow!
ThNk you for helping that person out, there’s always a way to do things somehow!
GreatSunJester 7 points 5y ago
Cool! I missed the one call that has hit my phone so far.
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MilkFarmProdigy 5 points 5y ago
I’ve been thinking of using this app to help me sort through to baby clothes. But I feel like I’d be a bother to people.
Maybe I’ll give it a try. Those tags are hard to read.
Maybe I’ll give it a try. Those tags are hard to read.
thrakkerzog [OP] 12 points 5y ago
There's 16+ volunteers for every vision impaired person. People are leaving negative reviews on the app stores because they never receive calls, and I've had just one call since June 3rd.
Volunteers are waiting! Do it!
Volunteers are waiting! Do it!
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B-dub31 4 points 5y ago
Thank you for taking the time to help someone!
Lp86dolphin 3 points 5y ago
I just got my first call too! I was having a pretty rough day taking care of my toddler and preschooler, they often dont appreciate the things mommy does for them. It felt great to help this person. It's great there are so many volunteers to help! I wish I could get more calls I love helping people!
bradley22 3 points 5y ago
That's awesome!
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