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The 27-Year Life Gap: How Society Silently Steals Decades from People with Disabilities

Disability Practice

Christine Bigby, Alan Hough

This video dives into the groundbreaking book 'Disability Practice,' edited by Christine Bigby and Alan Hough. It exposes a hidden crisis: people with intellectual disabilities die 27 years earlier than the general population, not from their disabilities, but from systemic neglect. We explore shocking data, the myth of 'challenging behavior' as a medical scream, the failure of group homes, and the revolutionary power of active support. Discover how to decode silent voices, why inclusion is profitable, and how to stop building prettier cages. This is a must-watch for anyone who wants to understand the brutal reality behind the polite mask of disability services.