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Pathways to Independence supports people with developmental
challenges, Acquired Brain Injury and those who may be dually-diagnosed
with residential options, day and vocational programs and services
in many communities throughout south-eastern Ontario.
Fully-accredited by the Canadian Council on Health Services,
Pathways to Independence is a not-for-profit agency governed
by a knowledgeable Board of Directors, staffed by professional,
caring people and supported by dedicated volunteers since 1990.
Pathways to Independence has earned a reputation as an agency
promoting and advocating for the people we support as well as
enabling people with challenges to realize their potential and
gain self-empowerment. A pathway serves as a way to the known
and unknown of life. Whether converging or diverging, pathways
allow people to explore their dreams, choices, options, rights
and responsibilities. This exploration process is reflected in
our Quality Life Planning Process — a unique, person-centered
life plan that informs and guides how each individual is supported.
Pathways to Independence invites you to explore the many choices
we offer to the people we support, their families and the broader
communities we serve.
That all people enjoy a high quality of life as an accepted
member of their chosen community.
We will facilitate a way of life that enables individuals
with challenges to realize their potential and achieve self-empowerment.
• Each person is recognized as a valued and whole individual
• Each person is capable of growth, change, and
 the life-long pursuit
of learning
• Each person is unique in all attributes, interests, capacities,
motivation, learning styles and personality.
• Each person has the right to make decisions that will affect
the quality of their
lives and permit
them to pursue their own destinies.
• Community resources and services must be fully accessible
• The rights of all people must be defended against discrimination
• Each person has the right to a life-enhancing and safe environment.
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