Making the world more accessible Be My Eyes connects people who are blind or have low vision with volunteers and companies worldwide through live video and artificial intelligence. Picture of Service user A person in a striped shirt sits on a couch, smiling at a tablet. The well-lit room has natural light from a large window. Generated with Be My AI. Our Mission Creating meaningful experiences through human connection Our mission is to make the world more accessible for 340 million people who are blind or have low vision. We deploy powerful technology to create meaningful experiences for our users, volunteers, and the companies and governments using our platform. <br /> Our Values Giving people the platform to excel We develop our products “with”, not “for”, our community. Our purpose is to serve the needs of that community as we discover them together – even if it means disrupting our assumptions, thinking and business model. Powerful tools and services We’re committed to providing the best tools and services to people who are blind or have low vision. Impact for business True and equal accessibility means good business too. That’s why we always strive for great business outcomes. We’re builders and owners We operate fast and efficiently, pay attention to the details, and take responsibility for everything we do. We like to lead We work hard to lead and to push the boundaries, because the community we serve deserves it. Failure is necessary We’re serious about being kind, but laughter and fun are always part of the mix. A positive environment We’re serious about being kind, but laughter and fun are always part of the mix. Our Story The Be My Eyes story Be My Eyes started with a simple idea: to make the world more accessible for blind and low-vision people through the power of connection. The idea came from Hans Jørgen Wiberg, a visually impaired Danish craftsman. While working with The Danish Association of the Blind, Hans noticed how often people needed a little visual assistance for everyday tasks. A friend shared how video calls with family helped him get that assistance, and Hans saw an opportunity: what if blind and low-vision people could connect with a global network of volunteers, ready to lend their sight? In 2015, the Be My Eyes app was launched and, within 24 hours, 10,000 volunteers had signed up. Today, millions of volunteers support users in over 180 languages – proving that a little help goes a long way. An older man with white hair and glasses holds a smartphone with a blue screen. He stands by a wooden chair in a workshop. Generated with Be My AI. Our People The people behind Be My Eyes We’re a community dedicated to creating a more accessible world. From our founders to our leadership, we’re driven by one goal: to empower blind and low-vision individuals with support that makes life easier. Meet the people working behind the scenes to bring connection to millions worldwide. Mike Buckley Chairman and CEO View LinkedIn → Jesper Henriksen CTO View LinkedIn → Clay Deanhardt General Counsel View LinkedIn → Hans Jørgen Wiberg Founder View LinkedIn → Timeline Explore the milestones that have shaped Be My Eyes and our mission to make accessibility a reality for everyone 2015 January Be My Eyes launches the iOS app 2017 October Be My Eyes launches the Android app December Be My Eyes chosen as Google Play Best Apps of 2017 in the categories; “Most Innovative”, “Best Daily Helper” and “Best Hidden Gem 2018 February Be My Eyes launches Service Directory (Previously Specialized Help) with Microsoft as first company May Be My Eyes wins Google Play Awards 2018 for “Best Accessibility Experience” 1 million people have signed up as Be My Eyes volunteers! October 100,000 blind and low-vision people have signed up for Be My Eyes 2019 January Be My Eyes wins the Better Story Awards March Be My Eyes launches Google as new Specialized Help partner November 3 million people have signed up as Be My Eyes volunteers! 2020 October 250,000 blind and low-vision people have signed up for Be My Eyes 2021 May Be My Eyes is a People’s Voice winner at the 25th annual Webby Awards June Be My Eyes wins an Apple Design Award for best Social Impact app 2022 February The Be My Eyes Community reaches 6 million people 2023 March Be My Eyes launches Be My AI May 500,000 blind and low-vision users have signed up to Be My Eyes 2024 September Be My Eyes and Meta announce accessibility partnership October Be My Eyes partners with Hilton Show More
