Drive wheelchair on level ground assisted by service dog

The service dog stands on hind legs and helps the user to drive on level ground
The service dog pushes the user who sits in the wheelchair
The service dog pushes the user who sits in the wheelchair

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Author: Ulla

Ulla bor ihop med sin sambo i en lägenhet. Hon arbetar deltid. Hon skadade sig 1973 och har en hög paraplegi.
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Type of disability

High paraplegia with impaired balance (Th2-10)

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