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My Adapted Life: I get 'me' time thanks to my assistance dog
24th March 2011
In a new video series for March, we meet three disabled people who have enhanced their lives by using various adaptations.
This week: Lorna Marsh has a canine partner called Ely who gives her independence and enables her to spend precious time away from human personal assistants.
She's a very busy person so appreciates that time to herself. Watch the film:
This week: Lorna Marsh has a canine partner called Ely who gives her independence and enables her to spend precious time away from human personal assistants.
She's a very busy person so appreciates that time to herself. Watch the film:
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Produced and directed by Kate Ansell for BBC Ouch!
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