dear shankar, I completely agree. however, I believe one who does it for money cannot be called a volunteer. it is a job network then. or rather a freelancer one.
On Wed, Sep 23, 2026 at 9:42 AM Shankar C <[email protected]> wrote: > Hi Anirudh, > I understand your frustration. > No technology can completely replace actual vision. > I recently tried using Be My Eyes on the Meta glasses to identify a shop > by requesting assistance from a volunteer. However, due to poor network > connectivity, the volunteer was unable to help me. > Similarly, the Money Reader feature could not accurately help me identify > the cash at the shop. > Instead of relying only on a mobile app, I believe there could be a > nationwide, volunteer-based solution that connects visually impaired people > with trained volunteers when assistance is needed. Such a service could > also help mainstream society better understand the needs and experiences of > people with disabilities. > It could also create employment opportunities by providing paid volunteer > roles for people who are interested in supporting visually impaired users. > This could be developed as a paid service, with appropriate parental > controls and safety features to protect both volunteers and visually > impaired users, particularly when the service involves parents or minors. > I believe this approach could complement existing assistive technologies > and provide more reliable real-world support. > On Wed, Sep 23, 2026 at 8:36 AM anirudh rao <[email protected]> > wrote: > >> Why would anyone depend on a mobile application when the help is needed >> in real time? >> just thinking. >> With all honking and literally playing DJs on Indian roads, are we >> actually in a condition to use mobile phone in India for mobility? >> and that too pay for it when we are not at all able to hear what the >> other person said? >> do not label me unprogressive for this email. >> I could better appreciate you using an AI and could write a long email >> without making any sense in reality. >> but, my friend, I want to be critical and being closer to reality is the >> need for our community. >> >> On Tue, Sep 22, 2026 at 11:59 AM <[email protected]> wrote: >> >>> Good thinking. However, doesn’t “Be my Eyes” provide the same service? >>> >>> >>> >>> *From:* [email protected] <[email protected]> *On >>> Behalf Of *Aishwarya Pillai >>> *Sent:* 22 September 2026 11:46 >>> *To:* accessindia <[email protected]> >>> *Subject:* [AI] Visual Assistance survey >>> >>> >>> >>> Hi All, >>> Sharing this on behalf of a friend, Khaizar Zaidi. >>> Sometimes we don't need an escort. We just need someone to see for us. >>> ❤️ >>> >>> Many of us may have heard of Aira, which provides visual assistance >>> through video calls. I'm exploring whether a similar service could be built >>> specifically for the Indian blind community — with local languages, >>> affordable pricing and trained visual assistants who are themselves people >>> with disabilities. >>> >>> Imagine being able to attend a wedding alone, travel independently, find >>> your bus or train, understand a buffet, navigate an unfamiliar place, >>> identify someone, or handle a quick visual task — and simply connect with >>> someone when you need those extra eyes. >>> >>> And there's another side to this: your payment can also create a >>> flexible, meaningful earning opportunity for another person with a >>> disability who may face barriers to traditional employment. >>> >>> I'm not building anything yet. 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