Fundació Privada Artesà per la Integració Sociolaboral

Employment and community participation

Fundació Privada Artesà per la Integració Sociolaboral is a Barcelona nonprofit focused on employment and social inclusion for people with intellectual disabilities. Its work centers on a supported employment center, an occupational center, and services for individuals and their families.

Supported employment services

The supported employment center offers specialized services at affordable prices, according to the foundation. Its areas of work include:

• Cleaning services
• Product assembly and packaging
• Environmental maintenance crews

Occupational programs and handmade products

The occupational center, affiliated with Associació de Pares de Discapacitats Psíquics del Poble Sec (APDPPS), runs workshops to promote independence among people with intellectual disabilities. Products made in the workshops include soap, jewelry, and boxes.

Activities and recreation

The foundation supports activities that contribute to participants’ life goals, including a hockey team, the Artesà batucada percussion group, and an urban garden. It also runs a social club with outings, group stays, workshops, and recreational activities.

Additional services

The organization provides individualized support and advice to families on disability-related legal, employment, and social matters. It also has a psychoeducational office and offers training, communications, and personal support services, as well as menus and activities at Poble Espanyol.

Contact

Address: 27 C/Tapioles, Local, 08004 Barcelona. Phone: 93 443 24 33. Emails: tallerartesa@fundacioartesa.org and treballadorasocial@fundacioartesa.org. Website: fundacioartesa.org.