CENTRO DE EDUCACIÓN ESPECIALIZADA EN LENGUAJE DE SEÑAS

Abstract

The project “Center of Specialized Education in Sign Language” arises from evidencing a marginalized and poorly understood community worldwide. In addition, the province of Guayas, having the highest index of persons with disabilities in Ecuador, needs to cover the need to prepare these children to be participating members of their society. That is why the purpose of this work is to provide an exclusive space for learning in sign language and provide a design solution for proper learning of people who are not hearing or hearing impaired. During the development of the investigation, the problem is explained, explaining the type of hearing loss and its causes, the index of people with this disability within our country, the existing educational centers within the province of Guayas and the percentage of the population who manages to obtain a third level degree. The research methodology used was Deductive - Inductive, as well as interviews, direct nonparticipatory observation and bibliographical research. As a result, a design proposal was created with a form inspired by the auditory organ, with elements adapted to the needs of the terrain. It also meets the needs of its users, thus creating better living spaces and promoting learning and communication in sign language.