Car rally for the visually impaired

It was a car rally with a difference as the cars were navigated by people who cannot see but use the Braille for navigating the car.
As many as 75 cars were flagged off as part of the rally, which took place in Ahmedabad, with the drivers getting the direction from their blind navigators.
The rally was organised by the Blind Peoples' Association and Round Table India.
A blind navigator Haresh Patel says, "I have been preparing for this for a long time. Its the first time that I am taking part. I am confident that I'll win this rally."

Harsha Vyas has been driving for blind navigators for the past three years ans she has even won a rally.

She says it is all about co-ordination between the driver and the navigator.

Also, what comes across clearly is blindlness does not prevent them from doing things that others do.

"Its all about co-ordination. I feel really good to be part of this rally. We will definitely try and win this event," Harsha said.

The executive director of the Blind Peoples' Association, Ahmedabad, Bhushan Punani says, "This rally has been growing every year over the past ten years. It has also helped create an awareness that blind people can be part of society and can do everything that others can do."
The rally covered a distance of over 50 kilometres and the speed limit ranged between 20 and 35 kilometres per hour.