When it comes to making the right choices for children with disabilities, families are the experts. To prove this point, the Hatton Project sponsored a grant wherein researchers interviewed members of 12 families of children with disabilities on factors that caused them to identify themselves as "successful." The results yielded eight lessons learned from dealing with disability within the family that participants said ensured a happy, health life for all members. This article presents and describes these eight lessons learned: (1) Acknowledge one's grief; (2) Make a strong family; (3) Seek medical, psychological, and educational professionals who are experienced with children with special needs, flexible in their practices, and committed to collaboration with families; (4) Be proactive; (5) Be creative about finding funding and resources for caretaking; (6) Allow spirituality in family life; (7) Create personal time for each family member; and (8) Find ways to include the special needs child in the larger world. Within these lessons are concrete ideas for dealing with disabilities within a family.