10.2. Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics 2020

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does accessibility mean?

   Hint

   Think about reaching and entering environments.

2. 2.

   What is Braille?

   Hint

   How do visually impaired people read information?

3. 3.

   What was a primary feature of the Tokyo Olympics for accessibility?

   • Increase in seating capacity
   • Step-free access
   • More souvenir shops

   Hint

   Consider what allows everyone to enter and participate.

4. 4.

   True or False: The Tokyo 2020 Games had no accessibility features.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about the benefits provided for participants.

5. 5.

   Evaluate the address of accessibility in sports infrastructure globally post-Tokyo 2020. What lessons can be learned for future events?

   Hint

   Consider how the Tokyo Games influenced other events.

6. 6.

   Design a community event ensuring maximum accessibility. What features would you include?

   Hint

   Think about the diverse needs of attendees.