Be My Eyes and Barilla Cook Up Accessibility in the Kitchen

Voice of the Blind has learned about an exciting collaboration between Be My Eyes and Barilla aimed at enhancing the cooking experience for blind and low-vision individuals. Through this partnership, real-time visual assistance is being brought into kitchens, supporting home chefs as they prepare meals with confidence and safety.

Real Stories: Daniel's Kitchen Adventures

Meet Daniel Martinez from Brownsville, Texas, a Pre-Employment Transition Specialist Trainer and dedicated advocate for the blind community. Daniel's love for cooking, especially pasta dishes, presents unique challenges due to his visual impairment.

Using Be My Eyes with hands-free smart glasses, Daniel connected with a Barilla agent who provided critical feedback to help him cook perfect Alfredo pasta. During one instance, Daniel accidentally dropped uncooked pasta onto a burner. To prevent injury, he relied on instant visual guidance to safely manage the situation and verify cooking settings on non-accessible appliances.

For Daniel, the immediate autonomy provided by Be My Eyes is invaluable. The app allows him to address visual questions instantly, maintaining his daily momentum without waiting for sighted assistance.

Expanding Accessible Cooking

Be My Eyes and Barilla are continuously working to broaden accessible cooking initiatives. This includes developing recipe guides and inclusive product features to further aid blind and low-vision cooks. Users can connect directly with Barilla through the Be My Eyes app's Service Directory for support and inspiration.

To join this growing community, the Be My Eyes app is available for download on iOS and Android devices, empowering users with immediate visual assistance when they need it.

The partnership with Barilla demonstrates both companies' commitment to inclusivity, making culinary experiences accessible to everyone, regardless of visual ability.