Put your feet down

29th October 2010

A Polish man who lost both his arms in a motorcycle accident four years ago has continued has overcome his disability - by learning to drive with his feet.

Bartosz Ostałowski from Nowy Sacz was so determined not to let his disability get in the way of his passion that he is now able to operate any automatic car.

“I remember meeting people who were learning to paint with their feet and I thought, I can do that,” says Bartosz, 24.

But his main target is to now participate in a real rally. “I know it’s a little scary,” says his mum Alicja, “but I think it’s great that he is showing strength and wants to compete in a race.” ...