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The Guide Dog as a Mobility Aid Part 2: Perceived Changes to Travel Habits

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Language: English
Page range: 34 - 45
Published on: Jan 1, 2008
Published by: Guide Dogs NSW/ACT
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 1 times per year

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