Penyandang disabilitas memiliki hak yang sama dalam memperoleh akses
terhadap pendidikan, pelatihan, pekerjaan, serta fasilitas publik yang mendukung
pengembangan potensi diri. Namun, di Kota Palembang masih terbatas fasilitas
terpadu yang mampu mewadahi berbagai kebutuhan penyandang disabilitas
dalam satu kawasan yang aman, nyaman, dan mudah diakses. Kondisi tersebut
menjadi dasar perlunya perencanaan dan perancangan Graha Difabilitas sebagai
pusat pelayanan, pembinaan, edukasi, dan pemberdayaan bagi masyarakat difabel.
Perencanaan dan Perancangan Graha Difabilitas di Kota Palembang mengusung
tema Arsitektur Inklusif, yaitu pendekatan desain yang menekankan kesetaraan
akses bagi seluruh pengguna tanpa membedakan kondisi fisik, sensorik, maupun
kemampuan individu. Penerapan konsep ini diwujudkan melalui penyediaan jalur
sirkulasi yang ramah disabilitas, ramp, lift, guiding block, area parkir khusus,
toilet aksesibel, ruang terapi, ruang pelatihan, ruang komunitas, aula,serta fasilitas
penunjang lainnya yang dirancang sesuai kebutuhan pengguna. Selain
memperhatikan aspek fungsional, bangunan juga dirancang untuk menciptakan
kenyamanan, keamanan, dan kemudahan orientasi ruang sehingga mendukung
aktivitas dan interaksi sosial secara optimal.
Perancangan Graha Difabilitas ini juga mendukung pencapaian Tujuan
Pembangunan Berkelanjutan (Sustainable Development Goals/SDGs),
khususnya SDGs 4: Pendidikan Berkualitas melalui penyediaan fasilitas
pelatihan dan pengembangan keterampilan bagi penyandang disabilitas, serta
SDGs 10: Berkurangnya Kesenjangan melalui penyediaan lingkungan yang
inklusif, aksesibel, dan setara bagi seluruh pengguna. Kehadiran Graha Difabilitas
diharapkan dapat meningkatkan kualitas hidup, kemandirian, serta pemberdayaan
penyandang disabilitas di Kota Palembang sekaligus mendukung terwujudnya
pembangunan yang inklusif dan berkelanjutan.
Kata kunci: Graha Difabilitas, Arsitektur Inklusif, aksesibilitas, penyandang
disabilitas, SDGs, Kota Palembang.

Persons with disabilities have equal rights to access education, training,
employment opportunities, and public facilities that support their personal
development. However, the availability of integrated facilities that accommodate
various needs of persons with disabilities in Palembang City is still limited. This
condition forms the basis for planning and designing a Disability Center (Graha
Difabilitas) as a facility for services, guidance, education, and empowerment for
people with disabilities.
The design of the Disability Center in Palembang adopts the theme of Inclusive
Architecture, an architectural approach that emphasizes equal access for all users
regardless of physical, sensory, or individual abilities. The implementation of this
concept is reflected through the provision of accessible circulation paths, ramps,
elevators, guiding blocks, designated parking areas, accessible toilets, therapy
rooms, training rooms, community spaces, multipurpose halls, and other
supporting facilities designed according to users' needs. In addition to functional
aspects, the building prioritizes comfort, safety, and ease of spatial orientation to
support activities and social interaction effectively.
This project also supports the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals
(SDGs), particularly SDG 4: Quality Education through the provision of training
and skill-development facilities for persons with disabilities, and SDG 10:
Reduced Inequalities by creating an inclusive, accessible, and equitable
environment for all users. The presence of the Disability Center is expected to
improve the quality of life, independence, and empowerment of persons with
disabilities in Palembang City while contributing to inclusive and sustainable
development.
Keywords: Disability Center, Inclusive Architecture, accessibility, persons with
disabilities, SDGs, Palembang City.