Inclusive environments Flashcards
What is the definition of an inclusive environment?
What should an inclusive environment create?
What should inclusive environments facilitate?
What industry guidance are you aware of?
Does it go beyond meeting minimum standards or legislative requirements?
Why is it important to provide choice?
How do you promote diversity of user needs?
How do you promote inclusive environments?
How can this create a safe working environment?
Tell me about the diversity of user needs.
What is cultural change?
How can this be problematic?
How can this be achieved?
In relation to end users and potential needs explain the principles of direct and indirect discrimination and unconscious bias.
What legislation contributes to creating inclusive environments?
What primary and secondary legislation are you aware of?
Tell me about the NPPF/Equality Act 2010/Building Regulations.
What are key requirements for inclusive environments?
On what scales might you advise on inclusive environments?
What is inclusive or universal design?
What is economic inequality?
What is social cohesion?
What is gentrification?
What issues might it cause?
What are the protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010?
What does the Equality Act 2010 provide?
How does it relate to service providers or controllers of let premises?
What does it say in relation to reasonable adjustments?
How is it enforced?
What changes to physical features might be made?
What are examples of auxiliary aids and services?
When would you specify either a change to a physical feature or an auxiliary aid/service?
How do the Equality Act 2010 and Building Regulations relate to each other
What does Regulation 9 say?
How long is an exemption under this valid for?
What are the requirements under the Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED)?
Who does this apply to?
How is it enforced?
What is an Access Statement?
What does Approved Document M relate to?
How many parts is Part M split into and what does each relate to?
Does it guarantee inclusive design?
What happens if you deviate from this and a user is subject to substantial disadvantage as a result of design?
What is BS 8300?
British Standard that provides guidance on designing accessible and inclusive environments,
What minimum standards does it provide?
What does NPPF say about inclusive design?
How might this be incorporated into local planning policy?
What key design principles can be used to achieve inclusive environments?
How can inclusive environments be incorporated into the different stages of a building’s life cycle?
How can you consult with key stakeholders?
Who might be key stakeholders?
What are the 5 stages of fire risk assessment?
What is a FRA?
Who must undertake them?
How often must they be reviewed?
What legislation relates to fire safety?
What requirements does the Fire Safety (Regulatory Reform) Order 2005 introduce?
The Fire Safety (Regulatory Reform) Order 2005, applicable to non-domestic premises in England and Wales, mandates that responsible persons (typically owners or employers) undertake fire risk assessments, implement general fire precautions, and ensure safe evacuation routes, while also providing fire safety training
What is a PEEP?
a Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan, which is a tailored plan for individuals who may need assistance evacuating a building during an emergency,
A PEEP typically includes details such as:
The individual’s specific needs and limitations.
The designated evacuation route and meeting point.
The type of assistance needed (e.g., wheelchair, escort).
The names and contact information of designated helpers.
How the individual will be alerted to an emergency
The responsible person for the premises is responsible for ensuring that PEEPs are developed and maintained for those who need them
The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 creates the need for PEEP
What arrangements to evacuate might be in place?
How does the 2005 Order relate to inclusive environments?
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, while primarily focused on fire safety, indirectly contributes to inclusive environments by mandating fire risk assessments, including requirements for the safe evacuation of disabled users, which is a key aspect of accessibility and inclusion
What does visual clarity mean?
What audibility systems are you aware of?
What employment law relates to inclusive environments?
The Equality Act 2010 legally protects people from discrimination in the workplace and in wider society.
How do ethical considerations compare to legal requirements in relation to inclusive environments?
While both legal requirements and ethical considerations are crucial for creating inclusive environments, legal requirements provide a minimum standard, while ethical considerations extend beyond legal obligations, encompassing a broader sense of fairness, respect, and responsibility
Explain what the Changing Places campaign relates to.
Changing places toilets are larger than standard accessible toilets with extra features and more space to meet these needs. They are generally designed for dependent use, for example with a carer.
