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How Was School?

Disabled People’s experiences of education over the last century

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Family

Staying Home


Here Joanne describes her mum’s determination for her to go to school locally.

Positive Parents


Here Jane talks about her relationship with her parents.

Low Aspirations


Here Simone talks about her parents’ aspirations for her.

Led by Professionals


Here Michelle talks about the influence medical professionals had on her parents.

Proactive Parents


Here Miro talks about how he values his parents’ differing approaches.

Expecting a Fight


Here Donna talks about her supportive mum.

As Long as I was Happy


Here Micheline talks about her supportive parents.

Siblings


Here David talks about his relationship with his siblings.

The Caterpillar Contraption


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

Being Myself


Here Ajay describes support and encouragement from his family making a difference.

Lovely Mum


Here Etty remembers her mum.

No Skiving


Here Ray describes doing everything for herself.

Hand Me Downs


Here Clenton describes life with his family.

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