The Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) has said today it wants to produce an ideal venue for people of all cultures, faiths, ages and abilities for the 2012 Games and beyond.

The Islamic religion, for example, prohibits Muslims from facing the Kiblah - the direction of prayer - when they visit the lavatory.

An ODA spokeswoman confirmed that a "per centage of general toilets would not face Mecca" out of sensitivity.

She could not say how many toilets would turn away from the East.

Also as part of the design, special washing facilities will be linked to Islamic prayer rooms.

Other design measures earmarked for the Park include:

· Gentle slopes into the venue with wider pathways with smooth surfaces and seating and resting places at regular intervals for wheelchair users

· Accessible toilet facilities including special areas where older disabled people can be helped to change by their carers

· Baby changing areas and buggy stores at toilet facilities

· Wider pathways with smooth surfaces and seating and resting places at regular intervals

· Clear and easily understood signage

John Armitt, the chairman of the ODA, said: "When the eyes of the world turn to London in 2012, we want everyone to feel part of this unique opportunity to showcase the UK .

“The Olympic Park will be at the heart of the celebrations and people of all cultures, faiths and ages and disabled people will find London 2012's Olympic Park welcoming and easy to use.

“Inclusive and accessible design principles have been at the heart of our planning from the start.

"A site-wide approach across all buildings, open spaces, parklands, infrastructure and public transport means that we will be able to go further than any previous Olympic and Paralympic Games.

“After the Games, the most accessible and inclusive public park and sporting venues in London will be left for the local communities to use for generations after.”

Dame Tanni Grey-Thomson, vice-chair of the London 2012 Sports Advisory Group and 11-time Paralympic champion, said: "London 2012 is aiming to go further than any previous Host City to ensure that both the Olympic and Paralympic Games are accessible for everyone.

"After the Games, world-class sporting venues and the largest and most inclusive park in London will be left to help inspire a new generation of Olympic and Paralympic athletes."

London Mayor Boris Johnson welcomed the commitment to inclusive design saying: "I welcome the ODA's commitment to inclusive design and while I'm determined to provide taxpayer value from the 2012 budget, that commitment will not be compromised and remains a top priority for me as we prepare London to host the 2012 Games.

"On my recent visits to Beijing, I saw first hand what worked well and the lessons we can learn for London 2012.

"It is clear that accessibility must continue to be at the core of our work both for the Games and so that future generations of disabled athletes and spectators can enjoy sport in accessible facilities in the Olympic Park."

The final strategy was based on input from a range of communities, multi-faith groups, disabled people and Paralympians.

The ODA Inclusive Design Strategy can be read or downloaded online - https://www.london2012.com/documents/oda-equality-and-diversity/inclusive-design-strategy-september-2008.pdf.