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Anna McAree

New guide dogs initiative raises awareness in Derry businesses

A new guide dogs initiative has taken to the streets of Derry to raise awareness to local businesses of difficulties faced by those who are visually impaired.

The law gives assistance dog owners the right to access businesses and services without discrimination.

But, according to Guide Dogs, 81% of assistance dog owners have been refused access to a restaurant, shop or taxi at some point because of their dog.

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