Plus the need for there to be a physical match is also super crucial and hard to find. Leg/arm length, stride, etc. it's one of the most beautifully cooperative sports out of necessity.

A reminder to all, Summer Paralympics are coming up. They're gonna be awesome. The more folks that tune in and support, the better the games will be and the more security they'll have.

If you're unaware of the history, Netflix has a great doc called Rising Phoenix that gives a small glimpse into the complexity of obstacles the athletes face and the nature of competition in this world. Highly recommend.

rally car navigator

Samir! You are not listening to my calls!

Triple caution!

Medium left! Meediumm leeffft!

You have to stay on the road!

The downhill skiing version is similar. The sighted guide has to shout directions to the blind skier as the team goes down the slope. Helmet radios are permitted, which helps when you’re going fast and the wind gets noisy, but if you use a radio, the blind skier looses the ability to orient themselves by which direction the guide’s voice is coming from.

Well he presumably wants to do it, so at least he gets the choice? He did get the choice, right?

I think that's still wholesome. Like the best assistance animals, this kid likes the work and is dedicated to it. Hero.

He's a good boy!

I wonder why he doesn't use a dog 🤔

No, he doesnt? You say that as if he had the guy with a leash on the neck, they both have a rope on their hand.

Not unwholesome, very good actually

For most of us who are not disabled it can be difficult to grasp the full extent of how disability can limit the lives of those affected. There are so many things that we take for granted.