Inclusive Environments Flashcards
What is the definition of an inclusive environment?
An inclusive environment recognises and accommodates differences in the way people use the built and natural environment
What should an inclusive environment create?
Aid to support employees whether it be physically or socially.
What industry guidance are you aware of?
Equality Act 2010.
Does it go beyond meeting minimum standards or legislative requirements?
This extends beyond the duty just to facilitate physical access, e.g. through ramps or lift access. It also relates to the way in which services are provided, which could include auxiliary aids such as hearing loops or visual aids.
Why is it important to provide choice?
Single solutions cannot accommodate all user
How do you promote diversity of user needs?
By acknowledging diversity and differences and creating an environment that is convenient and enjoyable for all to use.
How do you promote inclusive environments?
By training and recognising biases.
How can this create a safe working environment?
It makes me aware on how to accommodate a wider group of people.
Tell me about the diversity of user needs.
Everyone is different and may need things in place that includes them.
What is cultural change?
Cultural change is the process of transforming the shared values, beliefs, behaviours, and assumptions.
In relation to end users and potential needs, explain the principles of direct and indirect discrimination and unconscious bias.
Direct discrimination is treating somone less favourably due to protected characteristics. Example: Denying access to a building based on disability.
Indirect discrimination is applying policies that disadvantage people with protected characteristics. Example: Stairs only access indirectly discriminates against those with mobility issues.
Unconscious bias: Unintentional prejudices that affect decision making. Example: Assuming old people can’t use tech well.
What legislation contributes to creating inclusive environments?
Equality Act 2010.
What primary and secondary legislation are you aware of?
Approved Document M and National Planning Policy Framework.
Tell me about the NPPF/Equality Act 2010/Building Regulations.
NPPF: Section 8 relates to the provision of healthy, inclusive and safe places.
Equality Act 2010: Section 20 states that disabled individuals should not face barriers to access premises
Approved Document M relates to the ease of access to buildings and includes facilities for disabled visitors.
What are key requirements for inclusive environments?
Reasonable adjustments should be made.
What is inclusive or universal design?
Inclusive design focuses on solutions to meet the diverse needs of users, whereas universal design aims to create a space that can be used by a range of users.
What is economic inequality?
The unequal distribution of income and opportunity between different groups in society
What is social cohesion?
What is gentrification?
The transformation of a neighborhood from low value to high value.
What are the protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010?
Age
Disability
Gender reassignment
Marriage
Pregnancy
Race
Religion
Gender
Sexual orientation
What does the Equality Act 2010 provide?
Protects people from discrimination in the workplace and in wider society.
What does it say in relation to reasonable adjustments?
Service provider is under an obligation to make reasonable adjustments to facilitate access.
How do the Equality Act 2010 and Building Regulations relate to each other?
They both ensure that a broad range of people are able to access and use facilities within building
What are the requirements under the Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED)?
Eliminate unlawful discrimination
Advance equality of opportunity between people who share a protected characteristic and those who don’t
