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Hawkridge, John (Part 5 of 28). Speaking for ourselves: an oral history of people with cerebral palsy
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Type
sound
Duration
00:31:19
Shelf mark
C1134/20/01-15
Subjects
Cerebral Palsy
Recording date
2005-03-01
Interviewees
Hawkridge, John (speaker, male)
Interviewers
Smith, Richard (speaker, male)
Speakers
Bennett-Gibson, Leona (speaker, female, facilitator)
Abstract
Part 5 (Tape 3 Side B): Options towards the end of time at school; visiting prospective employers. New college in Leeds ‘The Branch College of Commerce’ in Park Lane. People with disabilities were allowed to attend the school, although they needed to pass the normal entrance exam. Studying for the entrance exam; help from a teacher, Mrs Hill. Started at Park Lane in the September, aged 15. Mixed classes at Park Lane. Only person with disabilities in the class. Passed five RSA certificates after 12 months; second year at Park Lane to do O Levels; RSA Stage Two Commercial Arithmetic. Taking a typing course. New-found freedom from attending school. Relationship and contact with girls whilst at school and college. Support from parents to stay in education. Further qualifications through night school. Barriers preventing JH attending full-time education.
Description
Interviewed for the project 'Speaking for ourselves: an oral history of people with cerebral palsy'; a project conducted by Scope in partnership with the British Library, financed by the Heritage Lottery Fund
Related transcripts
John Hawkridge interviewed by Richard Smith: full transcript of the interview (PDF)
Related links
'Speaking For Ourselves' project website, including resources, information for schools and news
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Hawkridge, John (Part 5 of 28). Speaking for ourselves: an oral history of people with cerebral palsy
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