Inclusive Environments

Question 1

What do you know about the Equality Act 2010?

Answer 1

UK Legislation protecting individuals from unfair treatment based on protect characteristics such as:

Age
Disability
gender reassignment
race
religion
gender
sexual orientation
marriage
maternity

The Act applies to workplaces ensuing equal opportunity and promotes fairness.

Question 2

What knowledge do you have of the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA)?

Answer 2

UK Law enacted in 1995 to protect disable people from discrimination in employment.

Requires landlords and tenants to make reasonable adjustments to ensure properties are accessible to disabled people.

Failure could lead to a legal claim.

Question 3

What is your firms inclusivity policy?

Answer 3

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Policy

It outlines the firms commitment to fostering an inclusive environment.

Equal opportunity
promotes diversity

Question 4

Why is inclusivity important?

Answer 4

Its important to foster a diverse and supportive environment.

It enhances collaboration, innovation and productivity.

Question 5

What adjustments are required to commercial buildings to ensure they are compliant?

Answer 5

Access

Signage

Facilities

Elevators

Parking

Workspaces

Question 6

What are the ethical issues relating to inclusivity?

Answer 6

Unconscious bias - Allowing stereotypes or biases to influence decisions

Privacy

Accessibility

Question 7

What is an inclusive environment?

Answer 7

Recognising the diversity of users needs and the requirement to put people at the heart of the process.

Question 8

What’s part of the building regulations relates to inclusive environments?

Answer 8

Part M, it deals with access to and use of buildings.

Access, internal circulation, WC’s, lighting