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<p><italic>This article presents the results of a questionnaire about daily living, and particular opinions about guide dogs by Japanese people with vision impairment who are not guide dog users. Reasons for respondents not applying for guide dogs are provided, and suggestions are made to improve the services by Japanese Guide Dog Associations. Overall, the majority of respondents were aware of the functions of guide dogs, however information about financial assistance and support services were unknown. Information about guide dogs and the associated support services is required to be presented to potential guide dog users on an individual basis. Promotional activities are needed to educate the Japanese public about guide dogs</italic>.</p>
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This article presents the results of a questionnaire about daily living, and particular opinions about guide dogs by Japanese people with vision impairment who are not guide dog users. Reasons for respondents not applying for guide dogs are provided, and suggestions are made to improve the services by Japanese Guide Dog Associations. Overall, the majority of respondents were aware of the functions of guide dogs, however information about financial assistance and support services were unknown. Information about guide dogs and the associated support services is required to be presented to potential guide dog users on an individual basis. Promotional activities are needed to educate the Japanese public about guide dogs.

Opinions by People with Vision Impairment about Wanting or Not Wanting Guide Dogs

Vision Rehabilitation International

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This article presents the results of a questionnaire about daily living, and particular opinions about guide dogs by Japanese people with vision impairment who...

Opinions by People with Vision Impairment about Wanting or Not Wanting Guide Dogs

Published Online: Jan 01, 2011

Page range: 21 - 31

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21307/ijom-2011-003

© 2011 Naoko Koda et al., published by Sciendo

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