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Disabled People’s experiences of education over the last century

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Getting Around School

Bounced Downstairs


Here David talks about getting around school in his wheelchair.

Getting a Push


Here Joanne describes being helped by schoolmates to get around.

Power Driven


Miro describes the impact of getting his power wheelchair.

Splinters


Here Gordon describes the various ways he got around the school.

Pig Trailer


Here Tara describes how children would be transported around the school.

No Choice


Here Mark talks about the lack of access at his local secondary school.

You’d Need a Map


Here Elliot describes getting around his large school.

Down the Slopes


Here Sebastian describes his school’s layout making him late for lessons.

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