Every parent wants the same thing: we want our children to be happy, safe, and secure; we want to know that they are going to be OK when we are no longer around to be there for them. Parents of developmentally disabled children also need to consider the reality that their children will always need additional support to achieve this future. 

HYAD is a non-profit society formed by proactive parents whose objective is to provide semi-independent living for their young adults that will ensure their future security and well-being.  In doing so, we have created a legacy which will enable our children and others to remain in their community, keep strong personal networks in place, and reduce the future amount of government assistance. HYAD is also the children, now adults, who are productive and active members of the community. They are employed in paid or volunteer positions and participate in activities and sporting events. They thrive by having a home they can call their own.

HYAD provides a housing option that is stable, affordable, accessible, furthers community inclusion, facilitates connections with services, incorporates supports, enhances safety, and aids life transitions and independence. This model of support is new to British Columbia and can be replicated in other communities. This model seeks to provide a stable home that is less restrictive, more cost effective, and reduces the reliance on government assistance compared with currently available housing options.