Disabled people's experiences of education over the last century
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Explore the history of disabled people and education through time
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A random selection of stories from the site
Here Tara talks about the decision to send her away to school aged just sixteen months.
Here Alice recalls the benefits of being ‘homesick’.
Here Michelle talks about bullying throughout her school.
Here Belinda remembers starting school.
Here Sebastian talks about having to do exams without any adjustments or support.
Here Christine describes her ‘horrible’ chain smoking teacher.
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