Students with a wide range of disabilities give readers a rare inside look at their past and present school experiences, both in self-contained classrooms and in inclusive environments. They talk about struggles and triumphs with schoolwork, friendships with peers, the meaning of inclusion, their complex feelings about special education, practices and policies that helped and hindered their progress, the characteristics of good teachers and administrators, ingredients of positive classroom environments and their future plans. ,The book also includes chapters by parents, peers, and professionals, who share their views and experiences about inclusive education and what it takes to make it succesful.,,