In Canada, people with disabilities continue to face significant barriers to employment.
Only 62% of working‑age individuals with disabilities are employed, compared with 78%
of those without disabilities, and many of these jobs offer limited stability, benefits, or
opportunities for them to grow.
Programs like Paving the Path to Work change that. Your support helps people build skills,
confidence, and long‑term independence — something urgently needed as the affordability
crisis continues to deepen.
Dylan was eager to work, but chronic pain from a childhood accident made it hard to find the right fit. With Paving the Path to Work, he strengthened his job-ready skills, rebuilt his confidence, and moved forward with a renewed sense of possibility.
Jasmine thrived in high school with structured supports, but after graduating she, like many adults with disabilities, was left to navigate next steps alone. Through Paving the Path to Work, she built confidence and gained hands-on experience through volunteer placements.
Being part of the program helped me believe in myself again.
I finally felt like people saw what I could do.
- Dylan, Service User
people accessed
our Skills Development and
Employment Services
youth and young
adults with disabilities
took part in Paving the
Path to Work program
young adults with
disabilities will graduate
Project SEARCH
people in Ontario
found meaningful work via
our employment services
At MODC, we believe in a future that is inclusive, equitable, and responsive to the needs of Canada’s growing
population of more than eight million people with disabilities. Our work focuses on the following four areas:
The best start for children,
youth and families
Independence at home
and in the community
Active, healthy,
connected lives
Financial security
We are boldly reimagining how MODC can transform the lives of people with disabilities across Canada.