Association Between Paratransit Service Use and Dissatisfaction With Activities and Participation for Persons With Disabilities
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.16993/sjdr.1204 | Journal eISSN: 1745-3011
Language: English
Page range: 418 - 430
Submitted on: Sep 18, 2024
Accepted on: Jul 22, 2025
Published on: Aug 14, 2025
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