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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, 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.

Our Vision

That all people enjoy a high quality of life as an accepted member of their chosen community.

Our Mission

We will facilitate a way of life that enables individuals with challenges to realize their potential and achieve self-empowerment.

Our Philosophy & Guiding Principles

  • 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 environmen
 
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