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Ray-Ban Meta AI Glasses Distribution for Blind Veterans

Pictured are Executive Director Scott Thornhill (right) standing with Meta’s Accessibility Innovation Lead, Fan Zhang (left). Both are wearing Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses.

ACB is proud to partner with Meta and the Blinded Veterans Association (BVA) to distribute Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses to eligible U.S. military veterans who are blind.

The distribution is part of Meta's commitment to donate Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses to 130,000 blinded veterans worldwide, helping expand access to AI-powered technology that supports greater independence and access to information. ACB is honored to serve as one of the distribution partners and will also provide training resources to veterans receiving the glasses.

Eligible veterans may receive one pair of Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses at no cost while supplies are available. Additional opportunities are coming soon.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Be a U.S. military veteran who is legally blind.
  • Acknowledgement of legal blindness
  • Provide proof of military service or veteran status, such as a military ID or other official documentation.
  • Have a compatible smartphone to set up and operate the glasses.

What to Expect

Training resources will also be available to help recipients learn how to set up and begin using their Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses.

Click to access Meta’s training guide: https://www.meta.com/actions/ai-glasses-veteran-accessibility-training/

Questions?

For additional information about the Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses distribution, contact Cindy Hollis, ACB Manager of Membership Engagement, at chollis@acb.org.