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A random selection of stories from the site

Here Jamie describes making a decision not to be seen as a ‘little angel’.

Here Simone recalls her negative self image due to being segregated.

Here Joanne talks about how she felt about being given a ‘toy’ basketball hoop to play with in her Physical Education lesson.

Here Ron talks about the whole school sheltering in a small cellar.

Here Angela describes her painful experience of meal times at college.

Here Ian talks about public perceptions of people with learning difficulties.

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