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Dog Guides
Programs that provide and train recipients in the use of dogs who have been taught to help people who are blind increase their mobility and independence in a sighted world. The dogs are taught to observe traffic, lead their masters around obstacles, stop at all curbs and disobey commands that would endanger their master's safety.
Mobility Assistance Service Animals
Programs that provide and train recipients in the use of animals who have been taught to provide personal assistance such as pulling wheelchairs or fetching items for people with physical disabilities who have limited mobility.
The above terms and definitions are part of the Taxonomy of Human Services, used here by permission of INFO LINE of Los Angeles.
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