APC Mandatory - Inclusive Environments Flashcards
Inclusive Environments
What is the definition of an inclusive environment?
Inclusive environments enable everyone to access the opportunities an environment presents, regardless of their age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, faith, economic circumstances including when they are carrying with children and carrying luggage or shopping.
What should an inclusive environment create?
A workplace where people with all kinds of differences and disabilities feel welcome and valued for their contributions.
What should inclusive environments facilitate?
An inclusive environment should facilitate differences in the way people use the environment
What industry guidance are you aware of?
Equality Act 2010. National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). Approved Document M. British Standard BS 8300. Changing Places campaign
Does it go beyond meeting minimum standards or legislative requirements?
Minimum standards and legislative requirements are constantly changing and updating to promote inclusive environments.
Why is it important to provide choice?
Choice allows equal opportunities.
How do you promote diversity of user needs?
Being aware, promoting diversity, mixing up teams
How do you promote inclusive environments? How can this create a safe working environment?
Inclusive recruitment, providing safe spaces, connecting. It allows diversity and an environment which makes employees feel comfortable.
Tell me about the diversity of user needs.
User diversity is the condition of having a broad set of knowledge, experience, and background in the user population of an organization
What is cultural change? How can this be problematic? How can this be achieved?
Cultural change is the process in which an organization encourages employees to adopt behaviours and mindsets that are consistent with the organization’s values and goals. It can be problematic as some people are reluctant to change. It can be achieved by collaboration overtime.
Explain the principles of direct and indirect discrimination
Direct discrimination targets individual employees with certain characteristics, indirect discrimination occurs when employees are all treated the same, but certain employees are put at a disadvantage because of this
What legislation contributes to creating inclusive environments?
The Equality Act 2010
What primary and secondary legislation are you aware of?
Equality Act 2010. National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). Approved Document M. British Standard BS 8300. Changing Places campaign
Tell me about the NPPF/Equality Act 2010/Building Regulations.
The NPPF defines ‘inclusive design’ as designing the built environment, including buildings and their surrounding spaces, to ensure that they can be accessed and used by everyone. Under the Equality Act 2010, it is unlawful for any education provider, including a private or independent provider. Part M of the Building Regulations sets out the minimum legal requirements for promoting access to and use of buildings.
What are key requirements for inclusive environments?
Access, choice, meeting minimum standards, acknowledgement.
On what scales might you advise on inclusive environments?
If a tenant was disabled I would give advice the landlord as a property manager or if a client was disabled who requested a survey I would give advice.
What is inclusive or universal design?
Universal design is the design of buildings, products or environments to make them accessible to all people, regardless of age, disability or other factors.
What is economic inequality?
Economic inequality is the unequal distribution of income and opportunity between different groups in society.
What is social cohesion?
Social cohesion refers to the strength of relationships and the sense of solidarity among members of a community.
What is gentrification? What issues might it cause?
Gentrification is the process of changing the character of a neighborhood through the influx of more affluent residents and businesses. It can displace low-income dfamilys or prevent them moving into the area.
What are the protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010?
These are age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.
What does the Equality Act 2010 provide? How does it relate to service providers or controllers of let premises? What does it say in relation to reasonable adjustments? How is it enforced?
It prohibits discrimination, harassment and victimisation related to any of the “protected characteristics” by people who provide a service to the public. A ‘reasonable adjustment’ is a change that must be made to remove or reduce a disadvantage related to one of the protected characteristics. It can be enforced through unlawful discrimination where changes have to be made.
What changes to physical features might be made?
Ramps/electric doors.
What are examples of auxiliary aids and services?
Hearing loops, adapted PE equipment, adapted keyboards and special software
When would you specify either a change to a physical feature or an auxiliary aid/service?
When required to make reasonable adjustments e.g., a tenant moving in you may install a folding ramp for ease access.
How do the Equality Act 2010 and Building Regulations relate to each other?
The Equality Act requires “reasonable adjustments” to be made when providing access to goods, facilities, services and premises.
What does Regulation 9 say?
PartÊM of theÊBuilding RegulationsÊsets out legal minimum requirements for promoting access to and use ofÊbuildings
How long is an exemption under this valid for?
If it is the landlords principal home.
What are the requirements under the Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED)? Who does this apply to? How is it enforced?
The public sector equality duty ( PSED ) requires public bodies to have due regard to the need to eliminate discrimination, advance equality of opportunity and foster good relations between different people when carrying out their activities. It applies to public authorities and is enforced under the Equality Act 2010.
What is an Access Statement?
An Access Statement is a document that is important for recording and sharing the intentions of your plans in terms of accessibility.
What does Approved Document M relate to?
Approved Document M provides information about the ease of access to, and use of, buildings, including facilities for disabled visitors or occupants, and the ability to move through a building easily including to toilets and bathrooms.
How many parts is Part M split into and what does each relate to? Does it guarantee inclusive design?
3 Parts - Visitable dwellings. Accessible and adaptable dwellings. Wheelchair user dwellings. No it does not guarantee inclusive design but does help achieve it.
What happens if you deviate from this and a user is subject to substantial disadvantage as a result of design?
You will be in breach of regulation and could get enforcement action or a fine.
What is BS 8300? What minimum standards does it provide?
BS8300 is a British Standard that sets out how buildings should be designed, constructed and maintained to create an accessible and inclusive environment for disabled people.
What does NPPF say about inclusive design? How might this be incorporated into local planning policy?
The NPPF defines ‘inclusive design’ as Òdesigning the built environment, including buildings and their surrounding spaces, to ensure that they can be accessed and used by everyone.Ó The NPPF sets out guidance which is incorporated into local planning policy.
What key design principles can be used to achieve inclusive environments?
Inclusive, Responsive, Flexible, Convenient, Acccomdating, Welcoming, Realistic.
How can inclusive environments be incorporated into the different stages of a building’s life cycle?
Inclusive design can be included in the production, construction and use stage of the buildingÕs life cycle e.g., During the planning stage you can implement inclusive design which can be constructed and then used during the buildings lifecycle.
How can you consult with key stakeholders?
Through planning and meetings.
Who might be key stakeholders?
Designers, contractors, OwnerÕs, customers etc
What are the 5 stages of fire risk assessment?
Step 1 - Identify people at risk. Have you identified who is at risk? Step 2 - Identify fire hazards. Have you identified all potential fuel sources? Step 3 - Evaluate the risk. Are your fire safety measures are adequate? Step 4 - Record your findings. Step 5 - Review and revise
What is a FRA? Who must undertake them? How often must they be reviewed?
An owner of the company is responsible for completing a fire risk assessment, too. Others who are responsible include landlords, as well as an occupier. Every 4 years
What legislation relates to fire safety?
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
What requirements does the Fire Safety (Regulatory Reform) Order 2005 introduce?
Premises are upto standard and employeees are provided with trianing. Risk Assessments are done every 4 years.
What is a PEEP?
A PEEP is a plan for a person who may need assistance, for instance, a person with impaired mobility, to evacuate a building or reach a place of safety in the event of an emergency
What arrangements to evacuate might be in place?
Safe routes, specific training for staff and regular fire drills.
How does the 2005 Order relate to inclusive environments?
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 places a legal duty on those with ÔresponsibilityÕ over the management and operation of premises to provide adequate means for emergency escape in the event of fire for all building occupants
What does visual clarity mean?
The measure of how effectively visual design prioritises and conveys information
What audibility systems are you aware of?
Alerters, FM systems, Heating loops, Headphones etc.
What employment law relates to inclusive environments?
The Equality Act 2010
Explain your corporate policy relating to inclusive environments.
Ensuring everyonme contributions are valued and being aware of unconcious bias.
How do ethical considerations compare to legal requirements in relation to inclusive environments?
Ethical considerations may be showing respect whereas a legal requirement is mandatory.
Explain what the Changing Places campaign relates to.
Changing Places isÊa British consortium and campaign which aims to improve accessible toilet facilities.
What is Fitwell?
FitwelÊis a commercial building rating system that provides guidelines on how to design and operate healthier buildings
Explain your understanding of the UK government’s Disability Strategy.
The National Disability StrategyÊsets out the government’s vision to improve the everyday lives of disabled people.
