Independence Training and Multiple Intelligence Institute

for those with Special Needs

PLAYBOX

A Thesis Proposal Submitted to

The College of Architecture
University of Santo Tomas

In Partial Fulfillment
of the requirements
for the Degree of
Bachelor of Science in Architecture

SHARLEEN JAE T. SALAZAR

5AR-14

August 2015
December, 2014

DEAN JOHN JOSEPH T. FERNANDEZ

College of Architecture

University of Santo Tomas

Espaa, Manila

Dear Sir:

I have the honor to submit my thesis proposal entitled, PLAYBOX: Independence

Training and Multiple Intelligence Institute for those with Special Needs as a partial
requirement for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Architecture. With the goal of
providing pre-vocational and vocational training to individuals with special needs.
The following are its project objectives:

1. The project aims to raise awareness within the Philippines about

developmental disabilities and how to respond to persons with these disorders.
One of the marginalized sectors in society are those with developmental
disabilities yet they are not widely recognized. The government has yet to
enact laws to protect this sector and many citizens have yet to know about
developmentally disabled people. (Tilton, 2006) Through this facility,
awareness will be raised about developmental disabilities as a complex is
provided for them.

2. It aims to be a pioneer in providing comprehensive and innovative care and

training for independent living, starting with the population of Metro Manila.
Not unlike Cairo, Egypt, the Philippines is in need for a dedicated complex
which caters to those with developmental disabilities. (Mostafa, 2008) This
facility would be a first in the Philippines.

3. To provide the surrounding community with a venue that provides both

economic and social value. In order to prove that developmentally disabled
 people are able to be productive members of society thus improving their
image within society the complex would have to showcase their independent
living skill training through a monitored commercial program.

4. The projects aims to heighten the standards with regards to care and therapy
for those with developmental disabilities. Those with developmental
disabilities need special care and need a space tailor fit to their needs in order
to avail of the most effective programs. (Rubin and Crocker, 2006)

Upon the approval of this proposal, it is understood that I shall proceed with the
research work and submit it on the designated date. Justification and other
requirements for the proposal are included herewith.

Sincerely yours, Endorsed by:

Salazar, Sharleen Jae 4AR14 Archt. Dela Rosa

Recommending Approval: Approved by:

2014-2015 Thesis Council DEAN JOHN JOSEPH T. FERNANDEZ

TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. Chapter One: Introduction1

1.1 Introduction..1

1.1.1 A Background on Devt Disability..1

1.1.2 A Brief on Independent Living Skills and Vocational

Programs for the Devt Disaabled.3

1.2 Background of the Study5

1.2.1 Developmental Disability in the Phil. 5

1.3 Nature of the Project...8

1.3.1 Intervention Programs in the Phil. .8

1.4 Statement of the Problem...10

1.5 Project Objectives11

1.6 Keywords...12

1.7 Significance of the Problem13

1.8 Scope and Limitations.14

II. Chapter Two: Review of Related Literature15

III. Chapter Three: Research Methodology..30

3.1 Research Design 30

3.2 Research Instruments 31

3.3 Research Participants 33

3.4 Conceptual and Theoretical Framework 36

IV. Chapter Four: Site. 41

4.1 Site Profile 41

4.1.1 SWOT Analysis. 43

 4.2 Site Criteria. 43

4.3 Site Justification..45

IV. Project Profile 47

5.1 Project Description 47

5.2 Client Profile47

5.2.1 Direct Clients.47

5.2.2 Indirect Clients 51

BIBLIOGRAPHY

APPENDICES

TABLE OF TABLES
Table 1-1 Household population 5 years and older with functional disability by
type......................................................7

TABLE OF FIGURES
Fig. 4-1 Top view of Bgy. Commonwealth41
Fig. 4-2 Zoning Map of Quezon City..42
Fig. 4-3 Vicinity Map of Proposed Site...42
Fig. 5-1 ILLC Philippines logo47