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A random selection of stories from the site

Here Esther describes her journey to school.

Here Ann talks about how school staff ignored bullying.

Here Maresa talks about choosing a mainstream school with her Mum.

Nadia talks about mainstream.

Here Donna talks about wearing a portable hearing loop in class.

Here Ron describes learning geography during the daily wartime news discussions.

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