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The Experiences of People Who Use Guide and Service Dogs in Canada


A mother and daughter walking across a crosswalk, the mother has sunglasses on and is with a guide dog

The Experiences of People Who Use Guide and Service Dogs is a grassroots research project funded by Eviance and done in collaboration with the National Coalition of People Who Use Guide and Service Dogs. This project documented the experience of a number of critical issues relating to the needs and human rights of guide and service dog users/handlers in Canada. These issues included a sense of public confusion around the legitimacy of the dogs, the human rights of handlers and a current lack of information and understanding about issues and challenges faced by guide and service dog handlers in Canada. Key informant interviews from people across Canada were conducted and research outcomes emphasized the need for public education and further legislation and monitoring to foster stronger inclusion during broader consultative processes.



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