Inclusive Environments

Question 1

What is an inclusive environment?

Answer 1

A place that everybody can use, with no barriers to prevent people form using the space

Question 2

What is inclusive design?

Answer 2

Making places that everyone can use

By removing barriers so that

Question 3

What are the principles of inclusive design?

Answer 3

• Putting People first
• Acknowledge diversity
• Giving a choice
• Flexibility
• Positive experience for everyone

Question 4

What are the benefits of inclusive design?

Answer 4

Reduce inequality
Attract more users
No need for future adaptations

Question 5

What key legislation surrounds it?

Answer 5

Equality Act 2010
Part M building Regs
National Planning Policy Framework

Question 6

What is the Equality Act 2010?

Answer 6

• The Act provides a legal framework to protect the rights of individuals and advance equality of opportunity for all.
• Merged 9 old pieces of legislation
• Requires reasonable adjustments to be made
• All users should be considered when designing new

Question 7

What are the 9 protected characteristics?

Answer 7

Age
Disability
Race
Sex
Religion 
Sex
Sexual orientation 
Gender

Question 8

What are reasonable adjustments under the Act?

Answer 8

There is a duty to make reasonable adjustments under the act.
Allow disabled access, retrofitting existing spaces

Question 9

How is the Act enforced?

Answer 9

Generally by the individuals under the act. Can lead to court injunction to make building changes.

Question 10

What is part M?

Answer 10

Sets out the minimum standards required under the building regulations in regards to accessability.

Question 11

Does part M ensure inclusive design?

Answer 11

No, meeting the building regulation will not ensure that inclusive design is met. Could still be taken as a case under the Act.

Question 12

What is the National Planning Policy Framework?

Answer 12

Identifies the need for planning policy to create safe, inclusive accessible spaces.