Post by shikapatho on Oct 18, 2023 1:30:59 GMT -5
In the Flamengo neighborhood, South Zone of Rio, the former Hotel Novo Mundo was transformed, in 2019, into a residence for students. Since November last year, the building has housed another new feature: the JNG Institute, a pioneering independent housing project for adults with intellectual disabilities and autism, was installed on the 11th floor. The NGO leading the project brings together health professionals, educators and therapists, as well as architects and urban planners.
From his bedroom window, Pedro de Sá Baião, 31, has a breathtaking view: the landscape, a parade of postcards, includes Guanabara Bay, as well as Sugarloaf Mountain and Christ the Redeemer. Six months whatsapp data ago, the boy, who has Down syndrome, left the comfort and security of his parents' home in Leblon to fulfill his dream of living alone.
I wanted to live this new experience, create independence, in a place where I could have my own space and develop my quirks. It has been a wonderful experience — says Pedro, who, in addition to taking care of his domain, goes alone to the campus of Estácio de Sá University, in Barra da Tijuca, where he is studying the third period of Audiovisual Production, and now he only returns to his parents' house. parents as a visitor.
Own routine
Hotel Novo Mundo is managed by Uliving, a company that operates units in other Brazilian cities, such as São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto and Campinas. The network practices a concept of shared housing among people who seek a sense of community, economy and a sustainable lifestyle.
At the Rio address, the JNG Institute project opened with the capacity to receive ten to 12 residents, but is looking for other partners to expand. For now, the initiative only works in the capital of Rio, but the potential audience is large. According to data from the last census, from 2010, in Brazil there are 17 million people with some type of disability — of this group, 2.6 million have some type of mental and intellectual disability.
Pedro is one of the six current residents of the 11th floor, and there is a seventh on the way. They are between 23 and 32 years old and most already lived in Rio.
Each of the pioneers participating in the project occupies a small apartment with a bathroom, bedroom and kitchen. In this space, they can exercise their individuality and develop their own routine. Collective coexistence is encouraged in the various common areas, such as a games room, work and study area, a small cinema and community kitchen.
We seek to broaden the horizons of this young person who will become an adult. The idea of the project is to promote autonomy and independent living, through the prospect of leaving their parents' home, and also connecting with companies for them to work for. Here we build human bridges — explains Flávia Poppe, director and founder of the JNG Institute.
From his bedroom window, Pedro de Sá Baião, 31, has a breathtaking view: the landscape, a parade of postcards, includes Guanabara Bay, as well as Sugarloaf Mountain and Christ the Redeemer. Six months whatsapp data ago, the boy, who has Down syndrome, left the comfort and security of his parents' home in Leblon to fulfill his dream of living alone.
I wanted to live this new experience, create independence, in a place where I could have my own space and develop my quirks. It has been a wonderful experience — says Pedro, who, in addition to taking care of his domain, goes alone to the campus of Estácio de Sá University, in Barra da Tijuca, where he is studying the third period of Audiovisual Production, and now he only returns to his parents' house. parents as a visitor.
Own routine
Hotel Novo Mundo is managed by Uliving, a company that operates units in other Brazilian cities, such as São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto and Campinas. The network practices a concept of shared housing among people who seek a sense of community, economy and a sustainable lifestyle.
At the Rio address, the JNG Institute project opened with the capacity to receive ten to 12 residents, but is looking for other partners to expand. For now, the initiative only works in the capital of Rio, but the potential audience is large. According to data from the last census, from 2010, in Brazil there are 17 million people with some type of disability — of this group, 2.6 million have some type of mental and intellectual disability.
Pedro is one of the six current residents of the 11th floor, and there is a seventh on the way. They are between 23 and 32 years old and most already lived in Rio.
Each of the pioneers participating in the project occupies a small apartment with a bathroom, bedroom and kitchen. In this space, they can exercise their individuality and develop their own routine. Collective coexistence is encouraged in the various common areas, such as a games room, work and study area, a small cinema and community kitchen.
We seek to broaden the horizons of this young person who will become an adult. The idea of the project is to promote autonomy and independent living, through the prospect of leaving their parents' home, and also connecting with companies for them to work for. Here we build human bridges — explains Flávia Poppe, director and founder of the JNG Institute.