Class
Article
College
Caine College of the Arts
Department
Art and Design Department
Faculty Mentor
Susie Tibbitts
Presentation Type
Poster Presentation
Abstract
The focus of this research presentation is to design a Pediatric Rehabilitation Outpatient Clinic in Logan, Utah providing diverse therapy spaces for children diagnosed with a range of disabilities. The American Disabilities Act (ADA) implemented some good generic standards for accessibility for persons with physical disabilities, but what about universal design for all disabilities? Designing spaces for a Pediatric Rehabilitation Outpatient Clinic involves researching many different types of disabilities that would be treated at the facility. Particularly invisible disabilities such as Autism, Multiple Sclerosis, Asperger Syndrome, and Traumatic Brain Injuries. These types of disabilities are often left out when designing commercial spaces intended for this demographic. Medical conditions that are deemed invisible disabilities have been found in about 10% of Americans. A facility such as this would see a high percentage of invisible disabilities for treatment or diagnosis. When designing for invisible disabilities with sensory sensitivity; hyposensitivity: being overly reactive to sensory stimulation and hypersensitivity: having an under response to sensory stimulation, should equally be considered to accommodate for the various needs of these patients. A room with a high volume of noise, white lights, and bright colors may be motivating for some children but can prove to be overly stimulating and distracting for others. It is necessary to design flexible rooms with control systems for lighting, acoustic noise, and temperature that can be adjusted specific to each patient depending on their disability. Additionally, careful selections of materials, furniture, color, and equipment is especially important to create purpose for each space. Presentation Time: Thursday, 1-2 p.m.
Location
Logan, UT
Start Date
4-9-2021 12:00 AM
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Pediatric Rehabilitation Outpatient Clinic: Design Focus on Invisible Disabilities With Sensory Sensitivity
Logan, UT
The focus of this research presentation is to design a Pediatric Rehabilitation Outpatient Clinic in Logan, Utah providing diverse therapy spaces for children diagnosed with a range of disabilities. The American Disabilities Act (ADA) implemented some good generic standards for accessibility for persons with physical disabilities, but what about universal design for all disabilities? Designing spaces for a Pediatric Rehabilitation Outpatient Clinic involves researching many different types of disabilities that would be treated at the facility. Particularly invisible disabilities such as Autism, Multiple Sclerosis, Asperger Syndrome, and Traumatic Brain Injuries. These types of disabilities are often left out when designing commercial spaces intended for this demographic. Medical conditions that are deemed invisible disabilities have been found in about 10% of Americans. A facility such as this would see a high percentage of invisible disabilities for treatment or diagnosis. When designing for invisible disabilities with sensory sensitivity; hyposensitivity: being overly reactive to sensory stimulation and hypersensitivity: having an under response to sensory stimulation, should equally be considered to accommodate for the various needs of these patients. A room with a high volume of noise, white lights, and bright colors may be motivating for some children but can prove to be overly stimulating and distracting for others. It is necessary to design flexible rooms with control systems for lighting, acoustic noise, and temperature that can be adjusted specific to each patient depending on their disability. Additionally, careful selections of materials, furniture, color, and equipment is especially important to create purpose for each space. Presentation Time: Thursday, 1-2 p.m.