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A random selection of stories from the site

Here Etty talks about having to stand in front of the class.

Here Mark talks about a wonderful primary school teacher.

Here Christine describes attitudes within her family about her deafness as she grew up and became an adult.

Here Roger talks about public attitudes towards disabled people.

Here John remembers his time in hospital.

Here Ronald describes a trip to London during the war.

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