The housing crisis for people with disabilities isn't happening somewhere else. It isn't a statistic in a report or a headline from another city.It's happening right here, in Brant County to our family members, our neighbours, our community.

They deserve a home. A place to belong. A chance to be seen.

These are their stories.

Real Stories from our Community.

Developmental Disabilities, Supportive Housing, Independent Living, Special Olympics, Ontario Waitlists, Family Caregiving, Brantford Community Kelsey Reidl Developmental Disabilities, Supportive Housing, Independent Living, Special Olympics, Ontario Waitlists, Family Caregiving, Brantford Community Kelsey Reidl

Ten Years on a Waitlist (& Counting!): Neil's Story and the Housing Crisis Facing Families Like His

Neil is a social butterfly who loves spending time with family and friends. He enjoys being out in the community through work and volunteering. He is a very driven athlete and enjoys playing many sports including baseball, curling and Special Olympics. He's also a talented artist who loves practicing many different art forms including painting, woodworking and pottery. Neil loves to travel and has been to many places around the world including Hawaii, Scotland and Abu Dhabi - he has many travel stories to share about the people he's met and the adventures activities he's done on his travels.

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