Inclusive Environments

Question 1

What are the protected characteristics of the Equality Act?

Answer 1

“Age
Disability
Marriage or civil partnership
Gender reassignment
Pregnancy
Race
Religion
Sexual Orientation
Sex”

Question 2

What is the definition of an inclusive environment ?

Answer 2

An inclusive environment recognises and accomodates differences in the way people use the built and natural environment. It facilitates dignified, equal and intuative use by everyone.

Question 3

What is the Equality Act 2010?

Answer 3

The Equality Act 2010 legally protects people from discrimination in the workplace and in wider society.

Question 4

What legislation contributes to creating inclusive environments?

Answer 4

Equality Act 2010

Question 5

What did the equality Act incorporate?

Answer 5

“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”

Question 6

What’s the required gradient for ramps?

Answer 6

“Up to 2m: 1:12
Up to 5m: 1:15
Up to 10m: 1:20”

Question 7

What is part M of the Building Regulations?

Answer 7

Part M sets out minimum requirements to ensure that a broad range of people are able to access and use facilities within buildings

Question 8

What requirements are there for ramps under Part M Access to and Use of Buildings?

Answer 8

“Maximum gradient (dependent on flight, gradient and rise)
Surface width is at least 1.5m
Ramp surface is slip resistant”

Question 9

Why create Inclusive Environments?

Answer 9

“1) To help tackling social disadvantages
2) To help economic inequality
3) Social cohesion
4) To manage an ageing population
5) Health inequalities.
6) Improve productivity

Question 10

What are the 5 principles of Inclusive Design?

Answer 10

“1. People first.
2. Acknowledges Diversity and Difference
3. Choice - inclusive design offers choice
4. Flexibility
5. Positive experience”

Question 11

What is the four stage process for inclusive design?

Answer 11

“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.”

Question 12

What factors would you consider under inclusive environments?

Answer 12

“Welcoming to everyone
Responsive to people’s needs
Intuitive to use
Flexible
Offer choice when a single design solution cannot meet all user needs
Convenient so they can be used without undue effort or special separation and so that they maximise independence”

Question 13

What is conscious bias?

Answer 13

“Conscious Bias: Biased attitudes about a group we are aware of; can be (in)visible; can be accessed.
Unconscious Bias: Biased attitude operating outside your awareness and control, are difficult to access or be aware of, & influence your action more than conscious biases.”

Question 14

What is an unconscious bias?

Answer 14

Unconscious biases are learned stereotypes that are automatic, unintentional, deeply ingrained, universal, and able to influence behaviour.

Question 15

What should inclusive environments facilitate?

Answer 15

“Welcoming to everyone
* Responsive to people’s needs
* Intuitive to use
* Flexible
* Offer choice when a single design solution cannot meet all user needs
* Convenient so they can be used without undue effort or special separation and so that they maximise independence”

Question 16

What is BS8300?

Answer 16

Design of an accessible and inclusive built environment.

Question 17

What are the features of a disabled parking space

Answer 17

“Clear signage
Ease of access
Good lighting
Accessible payment machines
Alternative payment methods
Concessions allowing for the extra time needed by disabled people
Enforcement of accessible bays”

Question 18

What is Neurodiversity?

Answer 18

Neurodiversity, or ND, refers to variation in the human brain regarding sociability, learning, attention, mood and other mental functions in a non-pathological sense.

Question 19

What is a hostile environment?

Answer 19

A hostile work environment is created by a boss or co-worker whose actions, communication, or behaviour make doing your job distressing

Question 20

What is reasonable adjustment?

Answer 20

“Equality law recognises that achieving equality for disabled people may mean changing the way that employment is structured.

This could be removing physical barriers or providing extra support for a disabled worker or job applicant.

Question 21

How can environments ensure inclusivity throughout the property life cycle?

Answer 21

“During design and/or refurbishment - it is important to ensure that accessibility is considered from various users’ perspectives, physically and socially
During a buildings occupancy, building owners, occupiers and managers must ensure that potential users of the space can reasonably do so despite any disabilities”

Question 22

Who is obligated under the Equality Act 2010?

Answer 22

“All controllers of let premises
Building managers cannot discriminate / victimise an occupier
Letting / sales / assignment and other forms of disposal cannot be undertaken in a way that would discriminate / harass / victimise a person
LL need to insure when dealing with a tenant or occupier with a protected characteristic its in accordance with the Act”

Question 23

What are the four types of illegal discrimination under the Equality Act 2010?

Answer 23

“Direct disriminiation
Indirect discrimination
Harassment
Victimization”

Question 24

What are tests for reasonableness?

Answer 24

“Effectiveness of the adjustment for the disabled person
The practicality of the adjustment
Its financial cost and likely disruption
Financial and other resources available to the service provide”

Question 25

What is an Access Statement/ Audit ?

Answer 25

“Sets out details of access arrangements and alternative arrangements if access cannot be reasonably provided for a disabled person
Most requirements embedded in Part M of the Building Regulations”