Mosaic Our Lives oral history collection, 2011-2013

Scope and Content

This oral history collection comprises 87 interviews with people living with disabilities in Leicestershire, conducted between 6 September 2011 - 18 March 2013. They focus on the personal experiences of individuals who interact with Mosaic and their experience of disability.

Administrative / Biographical History

The Mosaic Our Lives project was funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund. Recording were conducted with three different groups of disabled people, those who were born with a disability, those who have acquired a disability through a progressive medical condition, and those who have suffered a sudden trauma, stroke or accident. Excerpts of the oral testimonies were compiled onto a DVD and a magazine was produced.

Access Information

Some material may be unavailable for general access

Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements

Born digital

Conditions Governing Use

Copyright: Mosaic/EMOHA

Related Material

Photos available through EMOHA emoha@leicester.ac.uk