The Braille Rallye is a time/speed/distance accuracy rally in which the driver is paired up with either a blind or nearly blind navigator...and the blind navigator has the course instructions! The instructions are written in either braille or large print writing, and it is their job to read these instructions to you the driver. It's great fun and is a wonderful way to show these kids a good time in an automotive context (which under most circumstances they'd never get a chance to have). Some pretty wacky stuff happens, too.
The event happens in Los Angeles on Saturday, 12 July 2008. The deadline to register is Saturday, 5 July 2008.
This is a wonderful event, giving us a chance to give back to the community by helping kids who really need and appreciate our participation. If any of you are interested in participating, please let me know and I'll send a registration packet to you. All proceeds (the entry fee is only like $20 or so) from this event go to the Braille Institute and to help these kids. C'mon out, have some fun, and be a hero to some kids!
