Each of the eight participants has transitioned into appropriate new housing situations based on their individual needs and preferences Several have purchased their own homes; one person has moved into their own rental apartment (which they could not have afforded without a rental subsidy); and others have created or enhanced a personalized living space within their family home.

All participants have developed new, valued roles with the community and have maintained or increased their community connections: Funding for personalized supports has enabled participants to become involved in new work and volunteer commitments, and to attend local social events. 

The funding from this project has enabled my son to try so many new things and go places that he couldn't to before, because he didn't have the appropriate support. He is much happier now ... and he is also teaching others in the community that despite his disabilities he can participate in the same things as everyone else.     
                                                                                                      ~ Mom of participant

A few project timelines were delayed mainly due to lack of existing resources for people with complex medical or behavioural needs requiring personalized supports. Real estate fluctuations, construction issues, and navigating complex bylaws and other legalities related to housing trusts also affected timelines. As well, many families were experiencing "burn out" from having dealt with insufficient supports over previous years. 

Community Living Windsor helped families by arranging the services of a Manager of Supports to oversee the screening, interviewing and management of qualified workers (in addition to policies and procedures, and reporting and time tracking). WEBPS provided assistance to families by educating supporters on person-directed planning and on practical ways of increasing community connections and building networks.