Reconstruction of the center for young disabled people

Blogger Zyalt recently visited a center for young people with disabilities, called "Russia". Since its opening in 1990 until 2009, the center was, to say in a deplorable state. But two years ago, there was a major overhaul, and a center for people with disabilities really changed. See more

There are 12 pilot sites - recreational, sports and gaming.
The building has two elevators lifts for wheelchairs.





Inside is clean and "fun." I, of course, such a design is not very close, the main thing that made all qualitatively.



Here, everything is adapted for people with disabilities.
White circle - for those who do not see, it marks the beginning of the floor.
Also, these colorful mugs are duplicated pointers.



Driving evacuation for blind and visually impaired.



Doors all 90 centimeters wide to them calmly drove carriages.
In the corridors there are special halls for siding of people in wheelchairs.



Special equipment for people with disabilities. Right - the Braille Monitor.
Also, a special system through headphones voiced everything that happens on the screen.



Denis - the first head of the Moscow Integration Center "sports pool for young disabled people»,
He showed the class the game of billiards.



In the center, two billiard tables. Guys supports the government of Moscow, and the professional community.



In addition to people with disabilities go to the center of ordinary children.
It helps people with disabilities to adapt more quickly and lead a full life outside the center.



Music class. Drums and tambourines, synthesizer and dozens of other musical instruments to suit every taste.
There are mainly engaged in hard of hearing children.







Studio of historical costume and beadwork.





Last year, the icon created by the hands of pupils, presented to Patriarch Kirill.



In one suit it takes about a year! Here own all beaded technicians and even create new ones.



But especially struck by the work of the school of ceramics and pottery studio. Here there is a kiln and a potter's wheel.
It works with children with cerebral palsy, mental retardation, Down syndrome ...







"Our main mission - says Tatiana - through creativity to involve young people with disabilities
an active social and professional life. The center employs 60 employees - is psychologists, teachers,
professionals working with young people - is to help young people with disabilities ».



At the center come from 4 years to 32, young people with disabilities. After 32 years, people usually either arranged and
They live a normal life, or go to other centers for adults.



The work of pupils.





Exhibition of works by students. Soon center "Russia" plans to open an online store and sell some of the work.
Yet there are discos and costume balls. In December, a Christmas Ball will be held in 1812.
Dance is performed mainly for the hearing impaired.





It also has its own theater.



The director himself is deaf, play here without a word.



And yet there is such a magical dayroom.



Gymnasium, equipped with exercise machines, specially adapted for wheelchair users.





Outdoor playground.



It is probably the only playground for disabled in Moscow.



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