Inclusive Environments

Question 1

What is Direct Discrimination?

Answer 1

Direct Discrimination is when you’re treated differently and worse than someone else for certain reasons. The Equality Act says you’ve been treated less favourably.

Question 2

What is Indirect Discrimination?

Answer 2

Indirect Discrimination is when there’s a practice, policy or rule which applies to everyone in the same way, but it has a worse effect on some people than others. The Equality Act says it puts you at a particular disadvantage.

Question 3

Who’s overriding responsibility is it to ensure an Inclusive Environment?

Answer 3

The Estates Team

Question 4

Can you name examples of adjustments that wheelchair users need to access and use an office?

Answer 4

Space to manoeuvre – change furniture layout. Height adjustable desk. Easy access for plug points, shelves, printers etc.., emergency facilities such as lifts etc.

Question 5

Can you define Inclusion?

Answer 5

Inclusion refers to an individual’s experience within his/her workplace and in society, and the extent to which he/she feels valued and included.

Question 6

What does Diversity mean?

Answer 6

Refers to recognising and respecting and valuing differences in people.

Question 7

What is neurodiversity?

Answer 7

Refers to the different ways the brain can work and interpret information.