| Absence of sight is not an impediment for the navigator |
1st Feb 2014
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The Blind Man Rally, 2013
unique initiative has facilitated the participation of visually challenged individuals in a car rally where they will act as navigators using a Braille route map. Organised by Round Table India, the second edition of the Blind Man Rally is scheduled for today.
The rallyists will navigate the city, covering a total distance of 30-40 km. The rally will begin and culminate at Institute of Blind, Sector-26 Chandigarh.
Amit Jain, Chairman, Chandigarh Round Table said, "The drivers are unaware of the route and will be dependent on the directions given by the navigators who are primarily students of the school. The navigators too are unaware of the route map and will be able to direct their drivers on the basis of the Braille map. The drivers will maintain a particular speed so that the navigators can guide them to cover a specific distance per minute."
"The rally has been structured on basic rally standards and winners will be adjudged on the basis of least penalty points. Surprise check-points (Marshall TC Points) have been set to penalise over speeding or under speeding participants," Jain further added.
The same rally is being organised at 20 tabling centres across the country today.
http://www.sunday-guardian.com/young-restless/absence-of-sight-is-not-an-impediment-for-the-navigator
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