Be My Eyes & Amtrak
Be My Eyes is a company that started back in 2015. Their primary mission: to help visually impaired and blind individuals by offering real-time video conferencing. It’s a lifeline for those who need an extra pair of eyes to navigate the world. As someone who’s visually impaired, I have to admit, I’ve never used their service personally. I’m incredibly lucky to have a wonderful wife who’s always there to help me with everything I need. But let me tell you, Be My Eyes sounds like a life-saver for anyone looking to gain a bit more independence.
Now, they announced a pilot program where they will partner with Amtrak to continue assisting visually impaired and blind commuters. This partnership aims to help navigate train stations with better support. I hope it succeeds, so it can expand and be offered nationwide, as it is currently just a pilot program.
Blind and low vision passengers can now connect with trained Amtrak agents for real-time help, like navigating stations, finding platforms, reading signs & more.
Read the announcement here.