What does it mean to live a good life? Why has it proved so difficult
for people with intellectual disabilities to live one? What happens when
we make a good life the centre of our consideration of people with
intellectual disabilities? These questions are explored through a
re-examination of ideas from philosophy and social theory, and through
personal life stories. This important and timely book provides an
analysis and critique of current policies and underpinning ideologies in
relation to people with intellectual disabilities and explores ways in
which a good life may be made more attainable.