Themes

Explore stories by theme

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

A Similar Mind State

Here Isobel describes the children’s acceptance of her condition.

Teachers

Here Mark talks about his teacher Mr Freake

A Broader Balance

Here Simone talks about changes she has seen and some things that have not changed.

Fishing with Dad

Here Jack talks to Belinda about leaving school.

No Angel

Here Jamie describes making a decision not to be seen as a ‘little angel’.

Drag a Bag

Here Lynda describes her friendship with her best friend Sandra.

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