Inclusive Environments Flashcards
What’s inclusive environments
Recognises and accommodated differences in the way people use the built and natural environment
What’s the discrimination
The unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people, especially on the grounds of race, religion, age, sex or disability
What building regs are relevant to inclusive environments
Approved document M - access to and use of buildings
What is building reg M
Ease and access to and use of buildings including facilities for Disabled visitors
Things like Ramps, toilets, prayer room
What’s the key regulation that legally protects people from discrimination
Equality act 2010
What’s the equality act 2010
Law which protects individuals from unfair treatment and promotes a fair and equal society - provides an equal opportunity for all
Protected characteristics under the equality act 2010
Age
Disability
Gender reassignment
Marriage and civil partnership
Pregnancy and maternity
Race
Religion and belief
Sex
Sexual oreientation
