基本説明
Takes as its starting points the concept of 'the good life', and the challenge of ensuring people with intellectual disabilities are included in 'the good life'.
Full Description
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.
Contents
Introduction: exploring a good life; Part One: Reflecting on a good life: My own life: Marie Wolfe with Kelley Johnson;Thinking about a good life; A good life and people with intellectual disabilities;
Part Two: Re-examining key concepts in the light of current practice: A good life in policy; Changing problems changing solutions; Changing constructions of work;
Part Three: Rethinking a good life: Justice, rights and capabilities; Community, inclusion and belonging; Promoting a good life; Conclusion.
