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Manual for promoting the use of sports facilities for people with disabilities WEB teaching materials
Use of sports facilities

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At the gymnasium, people with disabilities enjoy a variety of sports just like people without disabilities.We can play table tennis and badminton together, and we often play basketball using wheelchairs.We also offer exercises such as gymnastics and yoga.

Key points for handling each failure


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Visually impairedin the case of:
“Create a safe and quiet environment around you.”
  • Make sure there are no unnecessary things around.
  • For sports that use “sound sources,” create a quiet environment.
  • It would be good if you could easily hear the instructor's voice, such as for rhythmic gymnastics or yoga.It would also be a good idea to explain the movements in words.
  • Once you have given information about the location and size, you will be able to get an idea of ​​the facility and it will be easier to use.
Icons: Visual Impairment and SportsVisual impairment and sports

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Deaf personin the case of:
"Communication and information on how to use it is important."
  • Explain the rules of the facility and how to use the equipment.
  • As you learn to communicate with the people around you, you will have more opportunities to make friends and enjoy sports together.
Icon: Hearing Impairment and SportsHearing loss and sports

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Icon: Physically disabled person ~Wheelchair user~
Physically handicappedin the case of:
“Understand the purpose and devise rules and forms.”
"Let's try to make sure we don't fall."
  • It is used for a variety of purposes, including rehabilitation, fun, and competition.Let them use the amount of exercise that suits them.
  • Be careful not to fall.It's a good idea to have a chair nearby so you can rest whenever you want.
  • If you are a wheelchair user, have your child wipe their tires before using the gymnasium, or provide an indoor wheelchair for them to use.
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Icon: Physically disabled and sports ~Wheelchair users~Physical disabilities and sports ~Wheelchair users~

Icon: intellectually disabled person
Intellectually Handicapped Individualin the case of:
"Let's do what we like"
  • People can play a variety of sports, but there are people who like music, people who like balls, and others who are good at it and things they're not good at, things they like and things they don't like.It would be a good idea to practice sports that you can enjoy and do together without pushing yourself too hard.
Icon: Intellectual disability and sportsIntellectual disability and sports

Icon: Internally disabled person
Persons with internal disabilitiesin the case of:
"Let's check your physical condition."
  • Make sure you have permission from your doctor in advance.
  • Please check your physical condition before and after using the facility.
Icons: internal disorders and sportsInternal disorders and sports

Icon: Mentally disabled person
Mentally handicapped individualin the case of:
"Check your medication and physical condition, and provide thorough explanations to relieve your anxiety."
  • Check your medication and make sure you are managing your physical condition.
  • New places and new rules can be scary or difficult to understand.By creating an environment and time where you can explain things slowly and carefully, you will be able to proceed with understanding in a calm state.
Icons: Mental disorders and sportsMental disorders and sports

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Other Point of:
“Some people may require climate control due to their disability.”
  • Control the temperature inside the gym through heating, cooling, ventilation, etc.It is also a good idea to check your physical condition and complexion.Some people have disabilities that make it difficult for them to regulate their body temperature, so try to create a comfortable space.
Ideas at the facility

Sports that use sound are in a separate room.

Sound is important in sports played by visually impaired people.Therefore, prepare a separate room or create an environment where the sound can be easily heard.
Icons: Visual Impairment and SportsVisual impairment and sports

●[Saitama Prefecture Disabled Persons Exchange Center] [Higashikurume City Sports Center] [Musashino City Athletics Stadium]
The equipment room has been improved to include a dedicated space for "Sound Table Tennis (STT)," and the waiting room and viewing room are now used for STT.

Put a cover under the STT stand

Image: A cover under the STT stand

If the ball ends up in a hard-to-reach place, such as under a table or chair, a visually impaired person will not be able to find it. To prevent balls from getting under the STT table, cover it with a mat or cardboard.

Installing a ramp at the entrance to the gymnasium

Install a slope to eliminate steps.

●[Katsushika City Sports Center Gymnasium]
A ramp has been installed at the entrance of the small gymnasium, which is often used for wheelchair basketball.

Image: Slope at the gymnasium entrance
Gymnasium entrance ramp
(Katsushika City Sports Center Gymnasium)