We Are Being Encouraged to be More Welcoming to Guide Dog Handlers

Discrimination is alive and well


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South Burnett business owners are being encouraged to be more welcoming toward guide dog handlers.

The call out comes after a damning new survey of Aussie Guide Dog Owners, finding that far too many are being discriminated against – because of their dog.

One in two handlers say that they have been refused a service or entry to a public place with cafes and restaurants the worst offenders.

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Hit News Team

24 April 2019

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