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

Basic Lessons

Here Lynda remembers her time spent in hospital

No Skiving

Here Ray describes doing everything for herself.

The Caterpillar Contraption

Here Zara talks about the battle her mum fought to get her into a local mainstream middle school.

Protons and Neutrons

Here Ajay describes the difference between he and his brother’s schooling.

Don’t Know Why

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

Lunchtimes

Here Mark talks about being separated at lunchtime.

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