Inclusive Environments Flashcards
- What does the term ‘inclusive environment’ mean in the context of property and construction?
Designed and managed to allow people with a diverse range of needs and abilities to use and access
- Why is it important to create inclusive environments in the built environment?
Equality Act 2010 ; inclusive design in Building regs approved document M
4 types of discrimination
Direct discrimination
Direct discrimination happens when an employer treats an employee less favourably than someone else because of one of the above reasons. For example, it would be direct discrimination if a driving job was only open to male applicants.
There are limited circumstances in which an employer might be able to make a case for a genuine occupational requirement for the job. For example, a Roman Catholic school may be able to restrict applications for a scripture teacher to baptised Catholics only.
Indirect discrimination
Indirect discrimination is when a working condition or rule disadvantages one group of people more than another. For example, saying that applicants for a job must be clean shaven puts members of some religious groups at a disadvantage.
Indirect discrimination is unlawful, whether it is done on purpose or not. It is only allowed if it is necessary for the way the business works, and there is no other way of achieving it. For example, the condition that applicants must be clean shaven might be justified if the job involved handling food and it could be shown that having a beard or moustache was genuine hygiene risk.
Harassment
You have the right not to be harassed or made fun of at work or in a work-related setting (for example, an office party).
Harassment means offensive or intimidating behaviour - sexist language or racial abuse, which aims to humiliate, undermine or injure its target or has that effect. For example, allowing displays or distribution of sexually explicit material or giving someone a potentially offensive nickname.
Victimisation
Victimisation means treating somebody less favourably than others because they tried to make, or made, a complaint about discrimination. For example, it could be preventing you from going on training courses, taking unfair disciplinary action against you, or excluding you from company social events.
- Can you explain the key principles that contribute to the design of an inclusive environment?
- What are the legal requirements relating to inclusive environments in your region (e.g., the Equality Act in the UK)?
Equality ACt 2010
- How do accessibility and inclusivity relate to the overall design of public spaces and buildings?
during design and refurb; occupancy; accessible , neurodiverse, hard of hearing maps, parent child rooms, disabled toilets, prayer rooms
- What are some common barriers to creating inclusive environments, and how can they be overcome?
original design of areas, repurposing
- How does the concept of universal design contribute to the development of inclusive environments?
Universal design is the design of buildings, products or environments to make them accessible to people, regardless of age, disability, or other factors
- What role does a chartered surveyor play in promoting and delivering inclusive environments?
- Can you provide examples of building features that enhance inclusivity (e.g., ramps, tactile paving, accessible toilets)?
ramps, accessible toilets, lifts, neurodivergent signs, audio loops for maps , braille direction signs
- How do inclusive environments benefit not only individuals with disabilities but the wider community as well?
combats social isolation
- how does this affect your role?
- what are the processes at different stages of property cycle ?
- What is a protected characteristic?
9 protected characteristics
- What is an example of inclusive building design?
accessible lifts, ramps,
- What part of the building regulations applies to access and use of buildings?
Approved doc M Building regulation in England to ensure that people are able to access and use buildings and their facilities.
