Cambridge University is putting all lectures online next year, something they said was too difficult to disabled students who campaigned for years. Ableism, especially towards invisible disabilities, is rife in pockets of school and university life, but as a word it doesn't register with many people. What are the biggest challenges in making an inclusive educational experience for people of all disabilities and abilities?

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Disability and the classroom: how do we make education inclusive for all?