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A random selection of stories from the site

Here Clenton talks about his fear of reading in class.

Here Roger describes the impact of the absence of his mother as a child.

Here Alice talks about the difference in young people’s understanding of disability now.

Here Elliot recalls painful memories of being bullied at his private school.

Here David talks about being able to get his driving license at sixteen.

Here Zara talks about her experience a middle school that didn’t want disabled children.

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