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Welcoming LinkedIn to Be My Eyes

As the newest Specialized Help support provider, the LinkedIn Disability Answer Desk is now available on the Be My Eyes app, to support people in getting the most out of their professional network.

May 20, 2021

The LinkedIn homepage features a person sitting with a laptop, exploring options to search for a job, connect with professionals, or learn new skills. The platform streamlines the networking process while offering opportunities to expand career horizons.

The job market can be difficult to navigate for anyone –– and people with disabilities have even more barriers to face. In the pursuit of making careers and employment more inclusive of people with disabilities, we’re delighted to announce our newest Specialized Help partner, LinkedIn.

As the leading social network for professionals, LinkedIn has become a key tool for job seekers all over the world expanding their professional network and finding their next career opportunity. By becoming a Specialized Help provider, LinkedIn is leading the way in supporting blind and visually impaired professionals in getting the most out of their LinkedIn profile and reaching their full professional potential.

Phone screen shows LinkedIn’s Be My Eyes profile.

Connecting with a LinkedIn representative through Be My Eyes is easy – just enter the Specialized Help menu in the Be My Eyes app, locate LinkedIn in the Careers category, and place a call from their profile. The LinkedIn Disability Answer Desk offers support with LinkedIn, LinkedIn Premium and LinkedIn Learning products, and can answer questions about product issues, accessibility and assistive technology.

The best part? Just like Microsoft, the LinkedIn Disability Answer Desk will be open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Connect with disability support at LinkedIn today and jumpstart your job search!

Reach out with questions or any support you need. Our team is ready to help.