An existing office building was redesigned to provide a specialized and more positive social-emotional environment for students with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) who’ve completed graduation requirements and are eligible for post-secondary transition services.
The programming at the new building will concentrate on three key areas for post-secondary preparation: employment, education/training, and independent living. This facility is tailored to provide valuable experience in each program area for individuals aged 18-22 with special education requirements.
Common Space: Renovations created a facility tailored for 18-22-year-olds with special ed needs to develop skills for young adulthood.
Upstairs features a classroom with a living skills room, plus administrative offices.
Common Space: The design enables independence with a new elevator adding 3 levels of program space.
The workout area promotes health and wellness as vital aspects of self-care.
The ground level features a kitchen and dining area as part of the program space.
The lower level houses the vocational classroom, adjacent to laundry facilities and a workout space.
The classroom opens to a Living Skills Lab, where students can practice the skills they’ll need for a higher level of functional independence.
Young adults will experience household chores and cooking to learn nutrition, safety, and self-care skills.
The laundry facilities offer students a supportive environment to practice skills, aiding their transition to independence.
Common Space: The design enables independence with a new elevator adding 3 levels of program space.
Vocational and Lifestyle Learning Spaces
The ground level holds a kitchen for hands-on learning, while the commons area is designed to enhance tech literacy and social skills.
Upstairs, a classroom and living skills room are complemented by administrative offices.
The lower level features a vocational classroom, laundry facilities, and a workout space. These dedicated areas provide practical experience.
This center fosters a supportive social-emotional setting, promoting social engagement and recreational pursuits.
To ensure accessibility for all, a new addition to the remodeled office building was required to accommodate an elevator and its pit. This addition not only emphasizes inclusive design throughout the facility but also enhances circulation.
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