[accessibleimage] CAR RALLY FOR THE BLIND IN KARNATAKA

Hi,
Forwarding the following news. They don't mention maps in
the  article, but I am guessing that is what is being
described. 
Hilsen (Norwegian for bye-bye)
Lisa
http://www.starofmysore.com/main.asp?type=news&item=3607
CAR RALLY FOR THE BLIND IN KARNATAKA 

Bangalore, Aug. 3 (BRS)- Visually impaired navigators,
numbering about 50, will be taking part in the first ever
car rally for the blind in the State on Sunday here. They
will be monitoring the moving cars using books with dotted
(Braille) pages, running their fingers over and instructing
the persons at the wheel where to go. 
In that process, the visually impaired navigators would have
crossed the barrier created by the disability with a surging
sense of confidence. Among the participants, there are many
women.
Conducted in TSD (Time Speed and Distance) format, the rally
would start from Baldwin Boys High School on
Hosur Road and would cover important landmarks of the city.
The visually impaired participants are paired
with sighted drivers, who will have to drive the car
according to the instructions given by their partners. 
"The route map will be given to the visually impaired
participants in Braille print, which means the driver will
have no clue of the route and will have to take the distance
and time taken to cover it from his partner."
Even in a normal car rally, navigators play an important
role in setting the strategy. In events like the world rally
championship, navigators go on reconnaissance missions
beforehand, inspecting the route and taking notes, which
they use to guide the driver. 
"Therefore, even though the rally is meant as a fun event,
it definitely helps in boosting the confidence of the
visually impaired," says Jayakumar, Mobility Training
Instructor, National Association for the Blind (NAB) and 
coordinator of the rally.

Other related posts: