National Training Center Shimizu

Universal Design Elements

• All barriers have been eliminated to enable smooth travel throughout the center. There are no barriers between the building entrance and reception, or in the training zone, meeting rooms, restaurant, gymnasium, guest rooms or underground aqua zone (pool and sauna).
• There are two guest rooms with universal design elements and barrier-free oversized bathrooms. Tubs have handles and ample sitting space for easy access by the disabled.
• Each floor has a multifunctional restroom with diaper changing table.
• Childcare service is available for center users with young children (reservation required).
• The center’s easy-to-read signs have oversized lettering on high-contrast backgrounds.

Photos of Universal Design Elements

The building entrance ramp is handy for athletes with wheeled luggage staying in the guest rooms.	Guest room numbers are displayed in oversized raised characters.
Lodging spaces have wide, bright hallways that let in plenty of natural light.	Universal-design guest rooms are large enough for wheelchair users.
Universal-design bathrooms have pull-doors, and tubs have handles and ample sitting space.	The restaurant is spacious enough for seats to be moved easily—another example of universal design.
Gymnasium entrance ramp	The center is surrounded by greenery. Barriers have been eliminated from its outdoor grass playing fields and artificial grass courts.