Inclusive Environments Flashcards
What is the IEQM?
Inclusive employer quality mark.
What is IEQM Marked on?
Staff retention, development & engagement
Leadership with empathy
Recruitment
Continuous improvement
Acknowledging bias
Cultural competence
What is an inclusive environment?
One that includes everyone regardless of characteristics
What is Equality Act 2010?
A law that makes it illegal to discriminate
Equality definition?
Where all parties in society are equal and have the same opportunity
Are there any Building Regulations associated with inclusive environments?
M - ensures that buildings are easily accessible for disabled users. This includes getting into the property, and moving around whilst inside the property
Guidance is given on ramps and steps, and dimensions for door width etc.
Is there a British Standard relating to inclusive design?
Yes – BS 8300-2:2018 is the British Standard for inclusive design. Part 1 covers public spaces, and Part 2 covers internal environments to ensure accessibility for all users. It goes beyond the minimum standards of Approved Document Part M and provides best practice guidance.”
What is the NPPF?
National planning policy framework
Section 8 sets provisions for healthy inclusive & safe places.
What are the penalties under Equality Act?
Fines / jail
Can you give tangible examples of how a building can be inclusive?
Lifts
Braille
Closed loop for hearing aids
Even flooring
Handrails
Emergency lighting
Breastfeeding spaces
Multi faith rooms
Disabled parking
Contrasting colours marking obsta
What are some benefits of providing an inclusive environment?
Means that everyone can use it and thereby drives up revenue.
How would you assess the suitability of a client’s building when considering user needs not specifically covered under Building Regulations Part M?
An Access Audit should be carried out to understand the client’s obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and forms the basis of a plan of action.
What is an access audit?
An assessment of a building / environment against best-practice standards to benchmark disabled access.
What are reasonable adjustments?
Reasonable adjustments are changes that employers are required to make to avoid discrimination against disabled people. Under the 2010 Act, service providers and employers must make reasonable adjustments to allow disabled users equal access to opportunities, services and the built environment.
Give the tests for ‘reasonableness’?
Effectiveness of the adjustment for the disabled person
The practicality of the adjustment
It’s cost & level of disruption
Financial resources available for the service
Other than physically inclusive environments, is there anything else that should be considered when talking about inclusive environments?
Yes, allowing stuff like breastfeeding and prayer
Designing for people with autism etc
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