People with disabilities account for 3.1% of the working population and 2.8% of employed workers. Their activity rate is 37.1%, which is less than half that of the general population, while their employment rate is 30.5%, which is 2.5 times lower. A gap can also be found in salaries, with a wage difference of 25.1%.

The strategy seeks to improve access to mainstream municipal employment services and entrepreneurship support programmes. It also aims to strengthen municipal collaboration and coordination with third-sector organisations, key economic and social stakeholders and other public administrations.

The roadmap is structured around seven main objectives to be implemented over the next two years through 54 active employment policy measures, including 31 service portfolio initiatives and 23 targeted or positive action projects. The objectives are:

• Equal opportunities and non-discrimination
• Personalised support
• Improved education and professional qualifications
• Links and channels with mainstream companies
• Public procurement and social and business development of special employment centres with social initiatives, as well as work-integration companies
• Collaborative partnerships among organisations supporting people with disabilities
• Employment in public administration and municipal public companies

Specific planned measures include creating a protocol to ensure universal accessibility across Barcelona Activa’s portfolio of mainstream services, programmes and facilities. The plan also involves expanding the range of grants aimed at generating quality employment through Crea Feina Inclusiva, a programme targeting individuals facing social exclusion.