Inclusive Environments

Question 1

What is an Inclusive Environment?

Answer 1

one which is designed and managed to allow people with a diverse range of needs and abilities to access and use it.

Question 2

What legislation is there behind this?

Answer 2

Equality Act 2010

Question 3

What does the Equality Act 2010 state?

Answer 3

consolidates discrimination law and provides protection against a wide range of discrimination and inequality, including the use of property as well as when dealing with people.

Basically, it consolidates discrimination law and provides protection against discrimination and inequality.

Question 4

3 reasons why the act relates to local planning, building etc?

Answer 4

1 - Accessibility is considered in the design and build
2 - Building owners and managers need to make sure that the place is accessible for people.
3 - physical and mental health issues that can relate to accessibility.

Question 5

What legal requirements are required for occupiers of buildings?

Answer 5

1 - Wheelchair access
2- access ramps
3 - Accessibility factors
4 - Physical spaces.

Question 6

What does the Equality Act include? Some more info

Answer 6

Four types of Illegal discrimination:

Direct discrimination

Indirect discrimination

Harassment

Victimization

Extends to obligations to all controllers of let premises.

Unlawful for those managing buildings to discriminate against or victimize an occupier

When faced with an obstacle to access for disabled persons, the Act requires the service provider to:

Remove or alter the feature

Provide reasonable means of avoiding the obstacle.