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Here Angela describes the impact of public attitudes towards her when she went out in groups from school.

Here Clenton describes being teased because of the group he was in.

Here Paul describes the importance of having and being role models for Deaf young people.

Here Clenton describes being picked last in Sport.

Here Jamie describes being punished by being hit with various objects at school.

Here Richard describes the beginnings of life as a teacher.

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