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Disabled People’s experiences of education over the last century

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Sports

Cricket at Sevenoaks


Here Ronald talks about playing cricket.

Being Left Out


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

Sent to Physio


Here Lynda talks about not being able to join in with PE because of being sent to Physio instead.

Missing Out


Here Sebastian describes being left out of PE at school.

Reading Instead


Here Roger recalls being sent to read instead of doing Games.

Bean Bags


Here Ann talks about having to fit in.

Picking Teams


Here Debbie talks to Stephen and Ursula about enjoying hockey and sports day at school.

Sports Day


Here David describes taking part in the School Sports Day.

Last to be Picked


Here Clenton describes being picked last in Sport.

Fisher Price Basketball


Here Joanne talks about how she felt about being given a ‘toy’ basketball hoop to play with in her Physical Education lesson.

One Goal Post


Here Simone talks about the lack of sports facilities at school.

Jubilee Sports Day


Here Helen talks about feeling included in Sports at school.

Being the Goalkeeper


Here Miro talks about being the goalkeeper for the school.

Swimming Lessons


Here Tara talks about her first experience of a swimming lesson.

Playing Cricket


Here Paul talks about his experience of playing cricket with non-deaf students.

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