People with guide dogs still suffering discrimination after new law

Many visually impaired people with guide dogs are still experiencing discrimination after a law to combat it came into effect in April last year, a survey conducted by a guide dog training organization showed Monday.In the survey of guide dog owners nationwide conducted between February and March that received 121 responses, 62 percent said they were still facing discrimination.Takao Shioya, head of Eye Mate Inc. that conducted the survey, noted the need to enhance public understanding of the importance of guide dogs in assisting social participation."I hope people with and without disabili…READ FULL ARTICLE