New Paths
Our purpose is to advance housing and support solutions for adults with developmental disabilities within Brantford and Brant County.
We envision a community where adults with developmental disabilities can live in safe, appropriate, accessible, affordable, stable, inclusive and sustainable homes with the individualized, holistic supports they need to live with dignity, independence, and belonging as full participants in community life.
People with disabilities are at higher risk of experiencing…
Poverty
Over 75% of adults with intellectual disabilities living independently are living in poverty — putting them at severe risk of homelessness. — CMHC
No Support
There are 65,000 adults with developmental disabilities, but only about 18,000 receive residential supports. The waitlists continue to grow by over 1,000 each year. - OASIS
Homelessness
Almost 20% of people in homeless shelters have a developmental disability. . — CMHC
Decades spent waiting
Wait times for supportive housing for people with developmental disabilities are 10x longer than for typical affordable housing. — OASIS
The housing crisis for people with disabilities is not a distant problem… in fact, it's happening right here in our community, right now.
These are our family members. Our neighbours. Our community. They deserve better — and together, we can do better.
Our Work
New Paths Brant brings together families, community organizations, housing providers, support agencies, and decision-makers to identify housing and support needs, strengthen partnerships, and help develop long-term housing models and coordinated support systems that promote independence, dignity, and belonging.
Our Strategic Priorities include,
Housing & Support Innovation
Partnership Development
Awareness
Community Connection
How You Can Help
You don't have to be a parent of someone with a disability to care about this issue. You just have to believe that everyone deserves a safe home.
Join our meetings and share your ideas
Become an organizational partner or supporter
Contribute seed funding, land, buildings, or in-kind donations
Spread the word to your network