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The Guide Dog as a Mobility Aid Part 1: Perceived Effectiveness on Travel Performance

Vision Rehabilitation International
Volume 1 (2008): Issue 1 (January 2008)
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.21307/ijom-2008-003 | Journal eISSN: 2652-3647
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Language: English
Page range: 17 - 33
Published on: Jan 1, 2008
Published by: Guide Dogs NSW/ACT
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 1 times per year
Related subjects:
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Clinical medicine,
Physical and rehabilitation medicine

© 2008 Janice K.F. Lloyd, Steven La Grow, Kevin J. Stafford, R. Claire Budge, published by Guide Dogs NSW/ACT
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