PROPOSED REHABILITATION CENTRE, OKE-IGBO, ONDO STATE. (EVALUATING IDEAL STANDARDS IN REHABILITATION CENTRES)

Abstract

Rehabilitation centres generally serve people who have a physical disability, an intellectual disability, a pervasive development disorder, an addiction problem or behavioural, psychosocial or family difficulties; with the purpose of restoring them to a useful place in the society. The vocational aspect of rehabilitation is a set of services provided to individuals who suffer from mental or physical disorders, but still have the ability and desire to learn and function productively. Everyone deserves to get equal opportunity in the most suitable environment to develop their personality either they are healthy or disabled, to prevent great wastage of human resources. The aim of this study is to evaluate ideal standards in rehabilitation centres with the view of highlighting best practices to imbibe in designing for people living with disabilities. Case studies were carried out on existing local and international rehabilitation centers to understanding the building type and most especially evaluate their adherence to standards. Findings from the case studies include: understanding of more spaces to be created in the center, areas of emphasis, and general failures to avoid. It is recommended that the behavioural aspect of architectural design should be considered to aid the quality of users’ thinking and self-esteem as well as designing to standard. Keywords: Rehabilitation, rehabilitation center, vocational center, disability, standards and disabled.