KIR Foundation Promotes Digital Inclusion with Be My AI™

In Keeping It Real (KIR) Foundation, we believe that true inclusion begins with empathy  and empathy in action means creating access for everyone. In the past 14years, we have championed education, inclusion, and empowerment for underserved and marginalised groups, especially persons with disabilities. This week, on our Empathy Saturday series, we are spotlighting an innovation that is transforming accessibility worldwide: Be My Eyes and its groundbreaking feature, Be My AI™.

Imagine being able to “see” through technology and to understand your surroundings, read documents, or identify everyday objects without assistance. This is exactly what Be My Eyes makes possible. It was originally designed to connect blind and low-vision users with sighted volunteers for real-time help. However, the app has now evolved into something even more powerful through Be My AI™, an advanced artificial intelligence assistant that provides instant, vivid image descriptions.

Making Accessibility Simple

Be My AI™ is built right into the Be My Eyes app, offering an effortless way for Users to experience the world independently. It is powered by cutting-edge AI,  and provides fast, detailed visual feedback on anything from menus and labels to documents and digital interfaces.

Here is  what makes Be My AI™ a game-changer:
⭐ Instant answers, anytime – Get AI-powered visual descriptions in seconds.
⭐ See more, do more – Explore your environment, read signs, and navigate confidently.
⭐ No more guessing – Identify menus, labels, or images clearly and quickly.
⭐ Human where it matters – Connect to a human volunteer when you need personal support.

Why It Matters

Accessibility is not a privilege; it is a right! The Discrimination Against Persons with Disabilities (Prohibition) Act of 2018 reinforces Nigeria’s commitment to ensuring that persons with disabilities can live, learn, and work without barriers. Be My AI™ aligns with this vision, providing digital tools that make independence possible.

Keeping It Real (KIR) Foundation is passionate about highlighting opportunities like this that advance empathy-driven inclusion. Therefore, by sharing innovations like Be My AI™, we empower our community to use technology for good, creating a world where everyone can thrive, no matter their ability.

Empathy in Action

Be My AI™ reminds us that technology, when designed with empathy, becomes more than convenience; it becomes connection. Thus, by giving people with vision impairment access to information and independence, this innovation is helping build a more inclusive society.

We are proud to share this tool with our community as part of our mission to educate, equip, and empower; because when accessibility meets empathy, everyone benefits.

👉 Learn more and download the app:  Be My AI™: Revolutionizing Visual Assistance for people who are Blind and Low Vision

Together, let us continue to champion inclusion, celebrate innovation, and build a kinder, more accessible world where no one is left behind!