Donated technology
Meta donates Ray-Ban Meta AI Glasses to support blind and low-vision veterans in connecting through accessible features.
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Free Meta Glasses giveaway · Blind veterans · Tampa Bay
Golden Globe featured event · Meta AI Glasses program
Hey Meta, Be My Eyes
Navigate, connect, and live more independently.
Mu Alpha Rho Military Sorority, Inc. is proud to distribute Ray-Ban Meta AI Glasses donated by Meta to qualifying blind and low-vision U.S. veterans — with hands-on, in-person training so every recipient can use the technology confidently.
- Event date
- TBD
- In-person training · Half-day session
- Application period
- Open
- No deadline at this time · Limited seats available
- Cost
- No fee
- Glasses are donated by Meta
Location: TBD
Attendance to in-person training required.
Ray-Ban Meta AI Glasses are donated by Meta Platforms, Inc. and Meta Platforms Technologies, LLC. Mu Alpha Rho facilitates eligibility review, training, and distribution in the United States.
Program
Technology, training, and independence
Meta’s donated AI Glasses are paired with MAP-led, in-person instruction so veterans can put features to work safely and confidently.
Train before you take home
Every recipient completes a MAP-led, in-person training session so features are usable from day one.
Sisterhood support
Our team walks with you through registration, class scheduling, and follow-up resources — including warranty and help-desk options after distribution.
Eligibility
Who can apply
This program serves blind and low-vision U.S. veterans through Meta’s donation partnership and TechSoup verification standards.
- United States veteran with honorable or qualifying service.
- Blind or low-vision, as defined by the program eligibility requirements maintained by Meta’s nonprofit verification partner, TechSoup.
- Able to attend the full mandatory training session in person once the exact date, time, and place are shared upon approval for the event.
- At least 18 years of age.
After you receive your glasses
Meta invites recipients to monthly Help Desk webinars through the Blinded Veterans Association. You will also receive a donor completion letter for warranty and verification purposes.
Important notices
- Ray-Ban Meta AI Glasses are not a medical device and have not been evaluated, cleared, or approved for medical or diagnostic use.
- Devices are distributed only within the United States to eligible end users who complete training.
- Using Instagram, Facebook, or WhatsApp with the glasses is subject to those services’ data policies.
- Meta and Ray-Ban logos and trademarks are not displayed on this page; use is subject to Meta’s brand approval process.