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

An Awful Experience

Here Maresa talks about being isolated in a unit within a mainstream secondary school.

Shut Away and Tipped Out

Here Ronald shares his feelings that animals are treated better than disabled children.

War starts

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

Later Friendships

Here Paul recalls developing friendships during his University years.

Bounced Downstairs

Here David talks about getting around school in his wheelchair.

A Lack of Support

Here Lynda talks about having to rely on help from other children.

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