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    Disabled people's experiences of education over the last century

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Explore the history of disabled people and education through time

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Hear our voices

A random selection of stories from the site

The Dangerous 60s


Here Gordon talks about his Invacar.

Discovering the Social Model


Here Deborah describes the impact of returning to study in later life via the Open University.

Asking Questions


Here Tara talks about starting her degree.

They Didn’t Believe Me


Here Isobel describes the attitudes of adults in her life.

I Knew Nothing About Life


Here Ronald describes the lasting impact of school on life afterwards.

Becoming an Activist


Here Simone describes her working life leading her towards campaigning.

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