(BEIJING, September 6) -- Accessible facilities are on the way!

In fact -- at the Beijing Institute of Technology Gymnasium -- accessible facilities for people with a disability are already in place. The newly renovated stadium will be the home of Olympic Volleyball and Goalball during the Paralympic Games of 2008.

With recent construction now completed, the 5,000-seat facility now spans some 20,000 square metres. The "ray" shape shows the unique style of the university's commitment to athletics.

Seven barrier-free restrooms have been are installed with special "over-sized" toilet facilities that can accommodate wheelchairs. Between the competition venues and major functional rooms there are dumm drifts to assist visually impaired athletes to walk freely.

Seating specifically for people with a disability have been added, which can accommodate 20 people with a disability at one time.

A "talking" elevator has been installed in the north-east corner of the stadium to help assist visually impaired athletes.

Ramps for people with a disability are located throughout the facility. All doorways with steps will be equipped with ramp ways for the convenience of wheelchairs.

All 90 angle wall corners have been wrapped with soft materials with handrails added along stairs and ramps to ensure the security of people with a disability.