A PERTH woman, who needs an assistance dog to stop her falling into a coma at any moment, will take on WA transport authorities in a landmark Federal Court case after being banned from buses and trains. Anita Gustafsson, 40, has a severe form of Type 1 diabetes with hypo unawareness that causes her to fall into a coma or have a seizure without warning.http://www.perthnow.com.au/news/life-saving-dog-banned-from-buses-trains/story-e6frg12c-1226353745680
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Saturday, May 26, 2012
Life-saving assistance dog banned from WA buses and trains
Life-saving assistance dog banned from WA buses and trains
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