Popsugar Tech Technology & Gadgets This App Lets You Help Blind People Navigate the World This App Lets You Help People With Low Vision Do Everyday Things, and It's Amazing 23 January 2020 by Laurel Niedospial Image Source: Unsplash / Meghan Schiereck Most popular phone apps are used for fun, whether it's scrolling through Instagram, playing games, or listening to music, but what about apps that truly make a difference in people's lives? If you find yourself constantly on your phone and are looking for apps that give back, you definitely need to download Be My Eyes. The free app connects people who are either low vision or blind with sighted volunteers who can help them accomplish everyday tasks like grocery shopping or getting dressed. Through a live video call, volunteers are able to help those who need it whenever situations arise. Technology can be a lot of things, but this is truly amazing. Keep reading to see some heartwarming examples of the app in action. Related: This App Records the Sounds You Make in Your Sleep, and People Are Sharing Their Hilarious Results How It Works View this post on Instagram Assistive technology is vital to the visually impaired and blind!!! This is a free app called “Be My Eyes”. Over a million volunteers are waiting to the video capability to describe to you watch you are looking for to help you out!! Thank you for the volunteers around the world!! #natationafederationofthblind #iphone8plus #iphones #bemyeyes #bemyeyesapp #blind #blindnessawareness #blindness #lowvisionawareness #lowvision #advocatefortheblind #mrsworld #sprintvision A post shared by April Lufriu - MRS WORLD 2012 (@aprillufriu) on Jul 7, 2018 at 10:24am PDT It's super simple to get set up in the app and it walks you through the entire process. 1 / 4 You Can Help Others Get Dressed View this post on Instagram I downloaded this app @bemyeyesapp last year and I think it’s an amazing use of technology to do good. My kids got to see this phone call and it led to a deep discussion with them about the visually impaired, and a beautiful conversation about empathy. #bemyeyes #bemyeyesapp #thelifeofatherapist A post shared by Seth Menachem, M.A., LMFT (@the_life_of_a_therapist) on Mar 29, 2019 at 9:06pm PDT Whether you're going for an important interview or on a first date, making sure you look your best can be tricky when you're low vision or blind. This app lets you help people choose the right outfit. 2 / 4 You Can Help Others Grocery Shop View this post on Instagram this is fantastic 😭👏🏼 looking into @bemyeyesapp immediately, what do you think!? #stillweriseloves #stayhuman #bemyeyesapp A post shared by Still We Rise (@_stillwerise) on Jan 15, 2020 at 2:50pm PST Making sure someone with low vision or blindness has everything they need from the grocery store can be a huge help, and this app makes it easy to do that. 3 / 4 It Helps People Make Friends View this post on Instagram Lizzie and David’s Story is definitely one of our favorites from the past year. If you haven’t checked it out already, make sure to do so to hear how they became friends after meeting on Be My Eyes. You can check out their full story in the Be My Eyes app, in the Community Stories section on our website and on our YouTube channel. What is your favorite Be My Eyes story from 2019? #BeMyEyes #BeMyEyesApp #CommunityStories #2019 A post shared by Be My Eyes (@bemyeyesapp) on Dec 26, 2019 at 8:45am PST One of the best parts of the app is that you never know who is going to be on the other line. This sweet video details two people who have established a genuine connection and friendship thanks to Be My Eyes! 4 / 4 Technology & GadgetsApps