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

I Could Have Shone

Here Anthea talks about her wish to go to ‘normal’ school.

Opposite

Here Angela describes how she defied the low expectations that were placed on her.

The Letter H

Here Belinda describes her confusion in lessons.

Being Left Out

Here Michelle talks about not being included in activities at her special school.

An Ally

Here Zara talks about vital support from an officer in her local authority.

Residential or Day Centre

Here Michelle talks about the choices she was given on leaving school

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