The Disability Working Group of Social Economy Europe (SEE), led by Fundación ONCE, has published the guide “From Principle to Action – Best practices on Disability Inclusion”.
This guide, through eleven initiatives from seven countries, provides practical information and transferable solutions showing how the social economy drives meaningful inclusion. It also demonstrates how, through models such as cooperatives, foundations, associations, or sheltered employment centres, the inclusion of persons with disabilities is a tangible reality when economic structures place people at the centre.
The eleven examples analysed are located in different European countries and show that the social economy offers effective solutions in strategic areas such as the digital and green transition, quality employment, accessible housing, personal autonomy, and humanitarian response. They also confirm that inclusion is compatible with competitiveness, innovation, and sustainable growth.
Exemplary organisations
In the humanitarian field, the work of the ONCE Social Group in Ukraine stands out, supported from Spain, focusing on emergency response with a long-term inclusive approach.
In the technological field, Sens, in France, promotes accessible digitalisation and community support. In environmental matters, ILUNION Reciclados, in Spain, combines sustainability and inclusive employment. Also in Spain, Senior Living develops accessible housing solutions for older people.
In the area of employment, JobDirect, in Romania, and Solea, in the Czech Republic, promote labour market integration. They are joined by the cooperative Łaźnia, in Poland, Mandelík, in the Czech Republic, and ŠENT, in Slovenia, which combine employment with social support.
Finally, Oxance, in France, facilitates access to healthcare, while Altéo, in Belgium, promotes mobility and personal autonomy.
Download the guide here:
https://www.socialeconomy.eu.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/guia-bbpp_web.pdf
