Entrepreneurship of people with disabilities in Spain. Analysis of the political and institutional dimension

Abstract

This article is part of the results of broader research on entrepreneurship in people with disabilities. It is about investigating the effects and implications of the political and institutional aspects for the incentive or not, of entrepreneurship in people with disabilities. The method used is qualitative, so it is based on 15 interviews with different representatives of groups involved in the entrepreneurship of people with disabilities. From the analysis of his speech, it is shown that public policies, the configuration of the regulatory framework and institutions play a fundamental role in the realization of entrepreneurship in people with disabilities. Not only by providing the necessary infrastructures and resources but also, they can play a significant role by promoting an adequate vision of people with disabilities and their entrepreneurial skills.