Proposed construction of a two-storey PWD center in Concepcion, Iloilo

Abstract

This project study proposes the construction of a two-storey PWD center that will serve as training ground to help persons with disability (PWDs) achieve gainful employment - the opportunity "to be productive members of the community."

As far as community-based rehabilitation (CBR) programs are concerned, the most common problems encountered are training costs and accommodation. Handicap International (HI), one of the partners of the local government unit (LGU) of Concepcion, believes that a permanent facility assures long-term financial practicality and effectiveness of services for PWDs.

The proposed PWD center measures 144 square meters in floor area and is designed to accommodate approximately 50 persons, including PWD users and related personnel. It will serve as a rehabilitation and training center for PWDs in the municipality. It will also make provisions for trainings and other related activities which will regularly be undertax by the Disabled People’s Organization (DPO).

The design includes a reception area, consultation room, examination rooms, multipurpose rooms, equipment room, isolation room, staff room, kitchen and dining room, and toilets.

The estimated cost of the project is four million nine hundred forty-five thousand eight hundred twenty-nine pesos and sixty-four centavos (Php 4,945,829.64). The project will be constructed within 147 calendar days.