Combining architecture, universal design and social work, RIOinclui offers accessible housing for children and youths with disabilities living in poor conditions in the city of Rio de Janeiro. A full network of local support is provided.

Solution: At the nexus of architecture and social work in Rio
Organization: RIOinclui - Social Work of the City Rio de Janeiro
Country of Implementation: Brazil
Region: Latin America & Caribbean
Subregion: South America
First published: 31.01.2014

Targeting physical and social mobility at the same time, the project goes beyond architectural interventions: reasonable accommodation for the beneficiaries and their care-givers is created. The whole family is empowered to benefit from statutory social welfare; a network of local support is provided.

Solution details

People

Isabel Cristina PESSOA GIMENES

“Housing is not only the cement structure, it is a gateway to other social rights such as education and health.” Raquel ROLNIK

Combining architecture, universal design and social work, RIOinclui provides accessible housing for children and youths with disabilities living in poor conditions in the city of Rio de Janeiro. Targeting physical and social mobility at the same time, the project goes beyond architectural interventions: reasonable accommodation for the beneficiaries and their care-givers is created. The whole family is empowered to benefit from statutory social welfare; a network of local support is provided.

Problems Targeted

Persons with disabilities often have lower incomes, their families have higher expenses to cover, and many hardly ever leave home. Their homes do not offer any kind of mobility and their day-to-day life is compromised by limited mobility.