Meta Gives Blind Veterans Smart Glasses | Salt Lake City News

Salt Lake City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 7, 2026 · 1m

Meta is giving free Ray-Ban smart glasses to every blind veteran in the U.S., turning tech into a lifeline—reading text, navigating streets, spotting objects—all by voice. For vets like Donald Overton, blinded in the Gulf War, these glasses restore independence, letting him read mail and go on dates solo. Beyond the hardware, veterans get hands-on training and monthly webinars to master the tech. Over 130,000 vets qualify—glasses that normally cost $200–$800 are now free. This isn’t just innovation; it’s a powerful act of gratitude, helping vets reclaim autonomy and dignity after service…