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Any app similar to BeSpecular? (self.Blind)
submitted by questions4theblind
BeSpecular is no longer accepting new sign ups as of this writing.
Wondering if there is any similar app where blind/VI people can request descriptions for photos/videos from sighted people?
Thank you in advance!
Wondering if there is any similar app where blind/VI people can request descriptions for photos/videos from sighted people?
Thank you in advance!
CloudyBeep 3 points 2y ago
Be My Eyes is the most similar.
questions4theblind [OP] 2 points 2y ago
Be My Eyes is video calling assistance though
CloudyBeep 1 points 2y ago
It's the most similar to what you're looking for if you want human assistance.
themmama 2 points 2y ago
There's another one called taptapsee.
questions4theblind [OP] 1 points 2y ago
Yes, something similar to that, except human assistance instead of AI
scaram0uche 2 points 2y ago
Aira (aira.io) may work. Seems similar to Be My Eyes but with trained employees, not volunteers. I'm sighted, with a VIP family member, so I haven't personally used it.
questions4theblind [OP] 1 points 2y ago
Aira and Be My Eyes are video calling apps for assistance. I was thinking of something like BeSpecular where you just upload a photo/video and volunteers can answer?
scaram0uche 1 points 2y ago
Yes, I understand that but I don't know of any. I volunteered on BeSpecular for a while but never come across a similar one.
jage9 1 points 2y ago
Sadly, don't know of an exact copy. If they don't want to maintain it, I wish someone would pick it up. It's a cool concept and different from what's out there otherwise.
questions4theblind [OP] 1 points 2y ago
Very true. It's like /r/descriptionplease but in app form. Very very helpful.
80percentaccurate 1 points 2y ago
You Describe. You can submit videos for audio description. I don’t know what their back log looks like though.
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