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A random selection of stories from the site

Here Ann describes how one teacher helped her escape from primary school.

Here Joanne describes her younger sister’s experience of schools now.

Here Simone talks about her journey to school by train.

Here Angela describes the difference between going to her local special school and residential special school.

Here Jane describes how and why oppression occurs within the world of disability.

Here Ron talks about the advice he was given when he left school.

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