1)PROJECT TITLE : BIOPHILIC INSTITUTION FOR DISABLED

PERSONS

2)INDTRODUCTION
A physical disability is any condition that temporarily or
permanently affects a person’s physical capacity and or
mobility. Physical disabilities are a kind of special need, and
person with physical disabilities require special support. It is
crucial to find an environment where they receive real care,
the right support, specialist attention, as well as an excellent
education.

3)PROJECT BRIEF

Persons with disabilities are entitled to exercise their civil,

political, social, economic andcultural rights on an equal
basis with others. Unfortunately, they are usually treated as a
separateentity, not as a visible part of the general community,
where the existing environments become a barrier for
them. Analyzing the facilities needed by the disabled
person and the criteria of spaces that should be provided
to suit with their activities is essential to ensure that all the
facilities are accessible especially to those who become
disabled because of accident.This paper studies the types of
spaces and facilities needed by people with disability in order
to lead their daily life independently, including training and
rehabilitation. This paper will guide
the proposed training centre in terms of spaces provided, fa
cilities, design, types of training andrehabilitation and other
services.

4)PROJECT JUSTIFICATION : reason for selection

Person with disabilities who suffer physical and emotional

pain and stresses, where civil, political, social, economic and
cultural rights on them not equal basis with others.
5)AIM

The aims of this research is to initiate the idea of disable to be

treated and trained in areas dedicated toand designed for
their needs and minimize physical and emotional pain and
distress to them. This study also will promote independent
living for disable people through the acquired skills and
knowledge. Deep research in this study will lead to the
establishment of design criteria for spaces and facilities that
required for PWD‟ s training centre.

6)OBJECTIVE

1. Examine the factors which may influence development of

self concept in person with disabilities in inclusive settings.

2. Examine the experiences of person with disabilities in

inclusive schools.

3. Suggest strategies to enhance the experience of person

with disabilities in inclusive schools.

7)SCOPE

The scope of research will cover on the types of facilities and

spaces provided at the centre. The outcome will be in the
basis of;
•Literature reviews on people with disability, types of disabiliti
es and facilities provided.
•Able bodied person, disable person and staff perception a
nd experiences in using thefacilities
•Feedback of the case studies
•Data from field measurement
8)LIMITATIONS

• A major limitation is the lack of availability of relevant

literature for Indian context as very few empirical studies
have been undertaken in India.

• Obtaining permission from parents and children for

interviews was not easy. The refusal rate was 66%; (40%
rejecting the request and 26% non response) indicating the
unwillingness of the parents to participate in the research. We
may have lost valuable information and reasons for
non-participation in the research.

• Finding appropriate times for conducting the interviews was

extremely difficult. The interviews and discussions had to
happen within the available time and without causing any
disturbance to the normal school proceedings.

• In the case of Sania and Tanmay, due to communication

problems, their mothers had to be their interpreters. This raises
the concern of the accuracy of expression of the children’s
views

• This study is based on 10 interviews of disabled children in

private inclusive schools, hence our resulted are limited in
their representation.
9)METHODOLOGY

1. Objectives and data collection

• Study of site and analysis of available information

• Collection of basic information about the project

2. Case studies

• Case study

• Literature study

• Comparative studies between case studies and

literature study

3. Concept design development

• Concept formulation of design ( sketches, 3ds, concept

model)

• Develop integrated design solution .

4. Final design development

• Refinement of conceptual design

• Defining of movement patterns, open spaces, zoning of

various functions

• Detailing of building blocks

• Landscape planning of internal and external spaces

10)CONCLUSION

Our study of the experiences of children with disabilities in

inclusive schools in India aimed to consider certain aspects of
inclusive schooling and suggest some improvements which
could be beneficial for children with disabilities and
strengthen the process of inclusion. As the concept of
inclusive education is simultaneously being understood and
practiced, the voices of primary stakeholders are indeed
imperative. These lived experiences must inform and guide
the policy as we strive to make these schools ‘inclusive’ in a
real sense of the term.