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

Covering Up

Here Deborah describes keeping her past and herself secret after school.

Choosing Mainstream

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

Horse Drawn Ambulance

Here Etty talks about her daily journey to school from her family home in Bow.

Wanting Status

Here Jane describes her motivations for going to University.

Buses and Taxis

Here Joanne talks about her journey to school.

Control and Divide

Here Simone talks about her Head Teacher creating obstacles to friendship.

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