This exploratory study looked at the barriers, opportunities and experiences of students with disabilities in their pursuit of personal excellence.The psycho-social dimension emerged as the most critical theme and it captured the quintessence of the stories told by the informants.The findings in this focus also concurred with theoretical analyses of developmental stages, pointing to the fact that, whether students are disabled, or non-disabled, their psycho-social needs are equally apparent and robust.Findings at the high school level revealed that inclusion/mainstreaming served...