Using SonarVision is a team effort, and as a sighted person, you play a very important role. For one thing, some of the app’s features are fundamentally inaccessible, such as navigating a route on a map. On the other hand, by watching our videos and reading our guides, you can greatly help your visually impaired loved one learn how to use SonarVision.

The list below covers most of the issues a SonarVision user might encounter.

Explanation

People with visual impairments want to use SonarVision because of its accuracy.

So start by learning about the tool and understanding how SonarVision helps blind or visually impaired people navigate independently:

Start by reading the following article: Getting Started with the Mobile App

Prepare

Most of the time, visually impaired users will want you to plan a route for them using our online publishing platform.

Here’s how to do it: Create a Good Route

Mapping

To plan routes more quickly, or to allow your loved one to use automatic routes, you can map your area on OpenStreetMap.

Learn more: Mapping on OpenStreetMap