In writing "a good life" Al Etmanski draws on his experience both as a founder of PLAN (Planned Advocacy Lifetime Network) and a parent of a person with a disability. Etmanski identifies the elements that make up a good life. Families are then encouraged to think about how they can work towards achieving this goal for their son or daughter - this includes sharing their vision with others. This book is written in an intimate style and and at the same time is very practical. It includes a substantial number of worksheets to assist families in the practical aspects of planning, including will planning. Keyword: Families