Inclusive Enviornments

Question 1

Where does inclusive environments relate too?

Answer 1

All..
Places
Spaces
Buildings
Equipment

Particular attention needs to be given to places open to the public, though this is a pragmatic view.

Question 2

What legislation/guidance would you consider relating to Inclusive Environments?

Answer 2

Equality Act 2010

Approved Document M

Question 3

What should you consider in inclusive design?

Answer 3

Anything that can be used, used to egress such as..

Ramps, Lifts, Corridors, Doors, Equipment Location/heights. Windows, Parking etc.

Refer to Approved Document M as a starting point.

Question 4

What does the Equality Act 2010 cover?

Answer 4

It protects people from discrimination in the workplace and wider society (direct or indirect).

It protects characteristics including age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership and pregnancy and maternity.

Provides a framework for people with a defined characteristic against direct and indirect discrimination.

The act includes the former acts:
Sex Discrimination Act
Race Relations Act
Disability Discrimination Act 2005

Question 5

What is the PSED?

Answer 5

Public Service Equality Duty.

Requires public bodies to have due regard to the need to:

• Eliminate discrimination
• Promote and advance equality

Question 6

What is included in Approved Document M?

Answer 6

Volume 1 - Dwellings.

Volume 2 - Access and use other than dwellings.

Question 7

What is an Access Statement?

Answer 7

Provides a statement to show how the access and usability issues are being addressed.

Usually submitted with planning applications as required.

The access statement is usually passed over in the Building Manual to the user to assist with access issues.