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The Adecco Foundation has begun the registration process for its Plan Family 2026 program, an initiative aimed at guiding and empowering 110 people with disabilities in their job search. This program seeks to improve participants’ employability through comprehensive support that includes psychological assistance, training, and professional advice. The call for applications will remain open until October 29 and is directed at individuals born between 1962 and 2007 who have a disability certificate of 33% or higher, or who have a total permanent disability.
The program will run from January 1 to December 31, 2026, offering a personalized approach from a team specialized in social and labor inclusion at the Foundation. Since its creation in 2001, Plan Family has positively impacted thousands of people with disabilities, providing them with guidance for personal and professional development. This year, the initiative has benefited 2,827 individuals across the country.
The implementation of Plan Family 2026 responds to a persistent issue of inequality in the labor market. Currently, only 35.5% of working-age people with disabilities are employed or seeking work, a figure that contrasts sharply with that of people without disabilities, highlighting the need for comprehensive support programs.
A report on disability and family from the Foundation reveals that 73% of job contracts for people with disabilities occur in sheltered environments, while only 27% are in regular companies. Additionally, 43.6% of families with individuals with disabilities face economic difficulties, underscoring the urgency to address the inequalities affecting both individuals and their families.
Plan Family aims to serve as an effective response, offering families a professional and emotional resource during challenging times. Alba Martínez, responsible for the call for applications, emphasizes that the goal is to enable each person to reach their potential and facilitate their access to the labor market.
The program’s investment amounts to €165,000, which will be managed through collaborating companies and will focus on creating a tailored employment pathway for each participant. Families will receive support in terms of therapeutic development, training, and long-term employability enhancement.
Those interested in participating can consult the call for applications on the Adecco Foundation’s website, where easy-to-read formats have been included to ensure accessibility. The deadline for submitting applications will end on October 29, with a period for correcting documentation until November 12. The selection results will be available starting December 4, with the final resolution scheduled for December 16.
Referrer: MiMub in Spanish