06/14/2026
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Meta has announced it will donate Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses to all legally blind veterans in the United States, a program covering more than 130,000 people. The initiative was inspired by Don Overton, a US Army veteran who lost his sight in Desert Storm and worked with Meta's wearables team to develop features specifically meaningful for blind veterans. "When I lost my eyesight in Desert Storm from a bunker explosion, I also lost my independence. The moment I put on my Ray-Ban Meta glasses, I got my independence back," Overton said. The glasses allow users to identify objects, read documents, navigate surroundings, and manage everyday tasks using voice commands. Every pair comes with training support through the Blinded Veterans Association, including monthly webinars, in-person events, and a dedicated training guide for blind and low-vision veterans. Eligible veterans can request their glasses through bva.org/glasses. Meta is partnering with multiple organizations on the initiative including the Blinded Veterans Association, Tunnel to Towers, Homes for Our Troops, Lighthouse Guild, and the American Council of the Blind.
