Many scientists and artists, who have gained a reputation for their achievements with special needs throughout the world, have achieved significant success by not giving up working towards their goals despite their disadvantages. In order to learn the motivation factor behind the mentioned successes, it is aimed to create self-realization motivation for disadvantaged individuals by examining the biographical documents of the individuals in the sample group on the basis of Maslow Hierarchy. While the data sources of the research are biographical documents belonging to many scientists and artists, the research sample includes biographical documents belonging to 8 individuals who are famous for their achievements in different special needs areas. Qualitative research method and case study research design were used in the research. The data collection method of the study is document review, and the data analysis method is descriptive analysis. In line with the findings obtained in the study, it is possible for the individuals to keep their motivation high by being aware that the inadequacies and obstacles to self-actualization are not invisible walls that cannot be overcome for the disadvantaged individuals, similar to those in the study, and the finish line is in the same position for everyone, even if the road used is long and bumpy compared to ordinary people has been reached.