Themes

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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

Bounced Downstairs

Here David talks about getting around school in his wheelchair.

Scholarship

Here Micheline talks about being denied her place at the local grammar school.

War starts

Here Ron remembers the school’s preparation for air attacks.

Dinner time

Here Etty describes her reaction to being forced to eat food she didn’t want.

Imaginary School

Here Jane recalls creating a false identity for her local friends.

Do it Yourself

Here Tara describes a school culture of doing things for yourself, without even friends being allowed to help each other.

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