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A random selection of stories from the site

Here Miro talks about his dad arranging for friends to accompany him in his dad’s car.

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

Here Joanne describes how her Science teacher was a role model for her.

Here Haq describes a ‘top dog’ culture at his school.

Here Zara talks about what got in the way of making friends at school.

Here Ajay talks about the difficulty of having a different support worker each day.

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