December 12, 2023
Regarding the formulation of “Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Accessibility Guidelines”
News
Aichi Prefecture, the City of Nagoya and the AINAGOC have established the "Accessibility Guidelines Committee for the Aichi-Nagoya 2026" to ensure that the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 will be safe, secure and enjoyable for everyone. The Accessibility Guidelines Committee, consisting of 22 members from among academia, disability organizations, athletes and other stakeholders, has been studying accessibility guidelines for the operation of the Games.
We are pleased to announce that the following “Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Accessibility Guidelines” have been established.
1. Purpose of formulation
The accessibility guidelines are designed to ensure that the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 are accessible to everyone and to meet the diverse needs of people with a variety of disabilities, as well as the elderly, pregnant and nursing mothers, and people with infants and toddlers.
These guidelines were formulated based on the guidelines for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games (a similar international sporting event held in recent years) and the 2025 Osaka Kansai Expo, as well as domestic laws and regulations.
2. Guideline structure
(1) Preamble (Objective, Idea)
Taking into account the “use of existing facilities,” which is one of the concepts of the Games, we will use the Games as an opportunity to promote the development of an accessible environment based on international standards in both hardware and software, and we will aim to promote the development of an inclusive community through a wide range of voluntary initiatives in accordance with the guidelines, thus realizing a cohesive society as a legacy.
(2) Technical specifications
Recommended and standard criteria have been developed for each of the following categories: “Access and Mobility,” “Amenities,” “Hotels and Other Accommodations,” “Publications and Communications,” and “Means of Transportation.”
- Recommended criteria
These criteria were developed after comprehensive consideration of the following: the Tokyo 2020 Accessibility Guidelines; the “Recommended Criteria” of the Osaka-Kansai Expo Universal Design Guidelines; the “Desirable Criteria” of the National Standards, the “Desirable Criteria” of the Prefectural Guidelines, and the "Desirable Content" level of the City Guidelines.
We will strive to meet these criteria to the greatest extent possible within the scope of application of the newly constructed venues owned by the host city during the Games, taking into account the local conditions and the needs of participants and stakeholders.
- Standard criteria
In addition to the standard set by law (mandatory standard), standard criteria have been developed based on the highest standard from the “Standard Criteria” of the Tokyo 2020 Accessibility Guidelines, the “Regulatory Criteria” of the Osaka-Kansai Expo Universal Design Guidelines, the “Maintenance Standards” of prefectural ordinances, and the “Contents Requiring Maintenance” of municipal guidelines, etc.
As for venues other than those mentioned above and the extent of accessible routes during the Games, we will strive to meet these criteria to the greatest extent possible, taking into account the local conditions and the needs of post-Games use, etc.
(3) Accessibility training
Features and implementation procedures for three levels of training, “Treatment and Awareness Training for Persons with Disabilities, etc.,” “Role-specific Training,” and “Venue-specific Training,” are detailed to remove barriers and ensure accessibility for all.
3. Review process
Tuesday, June 27, 2023 The first review meeting (direction and outline of guidelines)
Tuesday, September 5, 2023 The second review meeting (draft of guidelines)
From Thursday, September 21 to Friday, October 20, 2023 Solicited public comments (submitted opinions: 14)
Friday, November 10, 2023 The third review meeting (final draft of guidelines)
Tuesday, December 12, 2023 Formulated “Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Accessibility Guidelines”
We are pleased to announce that the following “Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Accessibility Guidelines” have been established.
1. Purpose of formulation
The accessibility guidelines are designed to ensure that the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 are accessible to everyone and to meet the diverse needs of people with a variety of disabilities, as well as the elderly, pregnant and nursing mothers, and people with infants and toddlers.
These guidelines were formulated based on the guidelines for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games (a similar international sporting event held in recent years) and the 2025 Osaka Kansai Expo, as well as domestic laws and regulations.
2. Guideline structure
(1) Preamble (Objective, Idea)
Taking into account the “use of existing facilities,” which is one of the concepts of the Games, we will use the Games as an opportunity to promote the development of an accessible environment based on international standards in both hardware and software, and we will aim to promote the development of an inclusive community through a wide range of voluntary initiatives in accordance with the guidelines, thus realizing a cohesive society as a legacy.
(2) Technical specifications
Recommended and standard criteria have been developed for each of the following categories: “Access and Mobility,” “Amenities,” “Hotels and Other Accommodations,” “Publications and Communications,” and “Means of Transportation.”
- Recommended criteria
These criteria were developed after comprehensive consideration of the following: the Tokyo 2020 Accessibility Guidelines; the “Recommended Criteria” of the Osaka-Kansai Expo Universal Design Guidelines; the “Desirable Criteria” of the National Standards, the “Desirable Criteria” of the Prefectural Guidelines, and the "Desirable Content" level of the City Guidelines.
We will strive to meet these criteria to the greatest extent possible within the scope of application of the newly constructed venues owned by the host city during the Games, taking into account the local conditions and the needs of participants and stakeholders.
- Standard criteria
In addition to the standard set by law (mandatory standard), standard criteria have been developed based on the highest standard from the “Standard Criteria” of the Tokyo 2020 Accessibility Guidelines, the “Regulatory Criteria” of the Osaka-Kansai Expo Universal Design Guidelines, the “Maintenance Standards” of prefectural ordinances, and the “Contents Requiring Maintenance” of municipal guidelines, etc.
As for venues other than those mentioned above and the extent of accessible routes during the Games, we will strive to meet these criteria to the greatest extent possible, taking into account the local conditions and the needs of post-Games use, etc.
(3) Accessibility training
Features and implementation procedures for three levels of training, “Treatment and Awareness Training for Persons with Disabilities, etc.,” “Role-specific Training,” and “Venue-specific Training,” are detailed to remove barriers and ensure accessibility for all.
3. Review process
Tuesday, June 27, 2023 The first review meeting (direction and outline of guidelines)
Tuesday, September 5, 2023 The second review meeting (draft of guidelines)
From Thursday, September 21 to Friday, October 20, 2023 Solicited public comments (submitted opinions: 14)
Friday, November 10, 2023 The third review meeting (final draft of guidelines)
Tuesday, December 12, 2023 Formulated “Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Accessibility Guidelines”
