About ODEN

The Ontario Disability Employment Network (ODEN) is a professional network of Employment Service Providers united to increase employment opportunities for people who have a disability.

We have over 140 members in the business of helping people who have a disability get into the workforce. Members are from every corner of the province and support people of all disability types. Beyond Ontario, we have connections with organizations in most provinces and territories of Canada.

About ODEN — service overview (PDF)

Our Vision

That all people who have a disability in Ontario have access to the labour force and the ability to achieve meaningful employment.

Our Mission

The Ontario Disability Employment Network is a professional body of Employment Service Providers united to increase employment opportunities for people who have a disability by:

  • Addressing issues related to removing barriers that limit employment opportunities for people who have a disability
  • Creating a provincial voice that can speak to government about issues that affect service delivery and support models, and the ability of Employment Service Providers to help people who have a disability achieve their employment goals
  • Developing marketing initiatives and providing education for the business and corporate sector about the merits of including people who have a disability in the workforce.
  • Improving the skills and competency of Employment Service Providers through networking, information sharing, training and the promotion of best practices in the sector.

 

An infographic illustrating ODEN's strategic priorities for the next three years, 2025 to 2028.

Text version of infographic

Our Strategic Priorities 2025–2028

Priority #1: Advocacy, Influence and Engagement

As a thought leader in inclusive employment, ODEN will:

  • Amplify the voices of people who have a disability and our members
  • Influence sector change
  • Address barriers to employment
  • Promote inclusive, sustainable employment practices and policies

Priority #2: Service Excellence

ODEN will enhance its offerings through innovation and technology to:

  • Maintain sector leadership
  • Expand training
  • Advance knowledge transfer

Priority #3: Organizational Health and Excellence

ODEN will strengthen its internal capacity and sustainability, through:

  • Strong leadership
  • Financial stability
  • Engaged membership

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Core Values

DIVERSITY

We believe the diversity of our group enriches us all as stake holders — providing many perspectives from many backgrounds.

EXCELLENCE

We strive to achieve the highest standards of organizational excellence through implementing best practices.

INNOVATION

We provide a framework of up-to-date support, training, and resources to ensure an inclusive and diverse workforce exits.

INTEGRITY

We honour our commitments. We will not promise what we cannot deliver.

RESPECT

We embrace a person-first culture.

STEWARDSHIP

We will manage the organization so that we remain financially strong with an overall fiscal strategy that supports the delivery of quality services.

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