Includive Enviroments L1 - SoE Q’s Flashcards
What are the steps in making an inclusive environment?
Understanding who will use the project now and in the future, ensure to have input from the local community.
What is the definition of an inclusive environment?
An inclusive environment is one that can be accessed and used safely, easily and with dignity by everyone.
It does not physically or socially segregate, discriminate or isolate.
What is discrimination?
The unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people, especially on the grounds of race, religion, age, sex or disability.
What legislation contributes to creating inclusive environments?
The Equality Act 2010.
BS (British Standard) 8300 Design of an accessible and inclusive built
environment.
Approved Doc M
What is part M of the Building Regulations?
Part M - Access to and use of buildings
Part M sets out minimum requirements to ensure that a broad range of people are able to access and use facilities within buildings.
What is the Equality Act
2010?
The Equality Act 2010 legally protects people from discrimination and unfair treatment and promotes a fair and equal society.
It replaced previous anti-discrimination laws with a single Act, making the law easier to understand and strengthening protection in some situations.
What are the equality act protected characteristics?
Age
Disability
Gender reassignment
Marriage and civil partnership
Pregnancy and maternity
Race
Religion or belief
Sex
Sexual orientation.
What did the equality Act incorporate?
It brings together over 116 separate pieces of legislation into one single Act.
The Equal Pay Act 1970
The Sex Discrimination Act 1975
The Race Relations Act 1976
The Disability Discrimination Act 1995 the Employment Equality (Religion or
Belief) Regulations 2003
The Employment Equality (Sexual
Orientation) Regulations 2003
The Employment Equality (Age)
Regulations 2006
The Equality Act 2006, Part 2
The Equality Act (Sexual Orientation)
Regulations 2007
What are the key points contained within Part M Access to and use of Buildings?
Volume 1 - Dwellings
* M4(1) - Category 1: Visitable Dwellings
* M4(2) - Category 2: Accessible and adaptable dwellings
* M4(3) - Category 3: Wheelchair user dwellings
Why are inclusive
environments important?
A growing body of research indicates that diverse and inclusive teams outperform their peers. Companies with inclusive talent practices in hiring, promotion, development, leadership, and team management generate up to 30 percent higher revenue per employee and greater profitability than their competitors.
What are five key principles of Inclusive Design?
People first - Places people at the heart of the design process by involving as many people as possible on the design.
Diversity & Difference - Acknowledges diversity and difference.
Choice - Inclusive design offers choice.
Flexibility - Inclusive design provides flexibility in use.
Positive experience - Inclusive design provides environments that are convenient and enjoyable to use for everyone.
What is the four stage process for inclusive design?
Vision Stage - Highlighting considerations from the outset like accessibility from say a bus stop or drop off point.
Design Stage - Location and design effects on how people will benefit.
Provides an opportunity to address any inequalities.
Construction Stage - Tackle any issues as they materialise and consider the impact on local people and users.
In-use Stage - The use of places having an effect on whether we find them friendly.
How does Approved Doc M apply to this competency?
Information on the ease of access to and use, of buildings. This includes facilities for disabled visitors or occupants and how they move through a building easily - including toilets and bathrooms.
Guidance on the use of ramps and steps with information on degrees of pitch and dimensions for wheelchair accessibility.
Guidance on the construction of accessible stairs and corridors is addressed, including the safe height of stairs and accessible width of corridors and stairs.
Guidance on access and use of extensions made to buildings other than dwellings.
Stair nosings etc.
What requirements are there for ramps under Part M Access to and Use of Buildings?
Maximum gradient (dependant on flight, gradient and rise).
Surface width is at least 1.5m.
Ramp surface is slip resistant.
How can a building be inclusive?
Physical access i.e. ramps or lifts
Hearing loops
Accessible parking bays
Contrasting colours in key elements of the building i.e. stair nosings
