I want to tell you my life story.
I have had hard times and good times. I am a survivor of institutions. It is important to hear my story to stop things like people having to live in hospital happening again. I have done well in my life because I have always worked hard and always kept trying. It's a good time now because of all the things that I do.
The conference is about families and my story shows that it was hard for my family to keep in touch with me. Finding a relative has been very good. Knowing my family history is very important to me.
I will talk about:
If you woud like to get in touch with the Social History of Learning Disability (SHLD) Research Group, please contact:
Liz Tilley
Chair of the Social History of Learning Disability (SHLD) Research Group
School of Health, Wellbeing and Social Care
Faculty of Wellbeing, Education and Language Studies
The Open University
Walton Hall
Milton Keynes
MK7 6AA
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