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The joy of skiing blind

Since being blinded in a childhood accident, cross-country skier Mike Brace has dedicated his life to Paralympic sport

Mike Brace lost his sight after a childhood accident - but he adapted fast and soon discovered the freedom and excitement he craved in the sport of blind skiing. Having represented Great Britain at the first Paralympics - he's since dedicated his life to getting young disabled people into sport. He spoke to Outlook's Jo Fidgen.

Andiswa Gebashe is a well-known face on South African screens, appearing next to the President as a sign language interpreter. Her father is deaf, and sign language was her family's primary way of communicating when she was growing up. She spoke to Mpho Lakaje.

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Picture: Mike Brace
Credit: Mike Brace

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