Themes

Explore stories by theme

About

About the project, about oral history, further links

Timeline

Explore the history of disabled people and education through time

Resources

Schools packs, worksheets and external links

Hear our voices

A random selection of stories from the site

Alarm Clock

Here Deborah describes getting used to the world after school.

Looking Back

Here Maresa talks about how her educational experiences have influenced her.

Bloody Minded

Here Jane describes how her attitude has helped her to survive.

Independence

Jamie describes his journey to school.

Teaching and Signing

Here Paul describes the difference in the abilities of some of his teachers.

Sleeping in Cots

Here Tara describes sleeping in cots with covered sides.

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