This research examines the perspectives graduates from a virtual school who are identified as students with disabilities. This research explores this phenomenon through the lens of critical theory, disability theory, school choice theory, critical pedagogy theory and Maslow's theory of a hierarchy of needs. The current research related to online learning is limited, only focusing on the online forum from kindergarten to twelfth grade with an emphasis on academic schools' ratings, various academic barriers, dropout rates, and the lack of synchronized support within the virtual education (Bridgeland, Dilulio, & Morison, 2006). Other research studies include historical viewpoints of virtual learning reflecting steady growth patterns, broad academic effectiveness, as well as research findings related to the benefits and challenges for all learners (Cavanaugh, Barbour & Clark, 2009). This study will specifically focus on the virtual learning platform and online school graduates that were identified as students with disabilities that enacted their school choice rights based on their negative experiences in a brick and mortar setting. This study also sought what promoted success in the virtual environment and graduate and further gaining empowerment towards their life choices after graduation. The perspectives of eight virtual school graduates were gained through a qualitative interpretive narrative approach. Open-ended interview questions offered the participant's stories, reflections, experiences, ideas, and thoughts. Results from this study supported the literature review in chapter 2, as well as the theoretical framework guiding this study. Future research may consider longitudinal studies of students with disabilities entering virtual schools and their transition thereafter. Additional studies can also include sensitivity training and greater support for educators working with students that have been identified with different abilities. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://bibliotheek.ehb.be:2222/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]