Inclusive environments

Question 1

What is an inclusive environment?

Answer 1

1. Recognises and accommodates differences in way people use the built environment
2. Facilitates dignified, equal and intuitive use by all
3. Doesn’t physically or socially separate, discriminate or isolate
4. Readily accommodates and welcomes diverse user needs

Question 2

Do inclusive environments tend to go beyond minimum standards or legislative requirements?

Answer 2

Yes

Question 3

What can inclusive environments do?

Answer 3

1. Creates buildings, places and spaces that can be used easily, safely and with dignity, by all of us, regardless of age, disability or gender
2. Recognises that we all benefit from improved accessibility, including disabled people, older people and families with children, carers and those of us who do not consider ourselves to be disabled.
3. Provides choice, is convenient and avoids unnecessary effort, separation or segregation

Question 4

What do inclusive environments require?

Answer 4

Inclusive planning, design and management

Question 5

When should inclusive design be introduced?

Answer 5

From the outset, ideally not by additions or adaptations

Question 6

Does inclusive design relate only to physical access?

Answer 6

No

Question 7

What else, apart from physical access, might inclusive design include?

Answer 7

• Anything removing barriers that create undue effort and separation
• Anything enabling everyone to participate equally, confidently and independently in everyday activities

Question 8

What should people not experience due to design?

Answer 8

• Segregation

- Special treatment

Question 9

What is economic inequality?

Answer 9

• Substantial differences in income in a population

Question 10

What is gentrification?

Answer 10

Process of deprived areas being renovated by an influx of affluence

Question 11

What is social cohesion?

Answer 11

Existing business and residents are forced out to find lower cost accommodation

Question 12

What does the Equality Act 2010 provide?

Answer 12

• a framework consolidating existing discrimination law and providing broad protection
• Protection for people identified by particular protected characteristics

Question 13

What does the Equality Act 2010 relate to?

Answer 13

• Design of the built environment
• Management of the built environment
• Services and processes associated with the built environment

Question 14

What are the 9 protected characteristics?

Answer 14

• Age
• religion or belief
• disability
• marriage and civil partnership
• sex
• sexual orientation
• gender re-assignment
• race
• pregnancy and maternity

Question 15

What are the duties under the Equality Act 2010?

Answer 15

• A duty on “service providers” and those exercising a public function to make reasonable adjustments
• A duty not to discriminate against or victimise someone in selling or letting premises
• A “reasonable adjustments” duty on “controllers of premises” (ie, landlords and management companies) in relation to let premises and common parts

Question 16

Does the anticipatory duty and requirement for the provision of reasonable adjustments relate only to disability?

Answer 16

Yes

Question 17

Is it unlawful for service providers and controllers of let premises to discriminate against, harass or victimise less able occupiers when providing goods, services or facilities?

Answer 17

Yes

Question 18

Is there a duty on landlords and agents not to unreasonably refuse consent to alterations?

Answer 18

Yes

Question 19

What might a reasonable adjustment include?

Answer 19

• Changing how things are done
• Providing an auxiliary aid
• Changing physical features

Question 20

What does ‘reasonable’ relate to the effectiveness of?

Answer 20

• adjustment
• practicality
• cost
• extent
• disruption

Question 21

How can the Equality Act 2010 be enforced?

Answer 21

• It’s primarily enforced by individuals who are protected by the Act

Question 22

Is there any link or direct relationship between Building Regulations and the Equality Act 2010?

Answer 22

No

Question 23

Do you need to comply with both the Building Regulations and Equality Act 2010?

Answer 23

Yes

Question 24

What does PSED stand for?

Answer 24

Public sector equality duty

Question 25

What does the PSED require authorities to do?

Answer 25

• Eliminate unlawful discrimination
• Advance equality of opportunity between people who share a protected characteristic and those who don’t
• Foster/encourage good relations between people who share a protected characteristic and those who don’t

Question 26

Which Approved Document of the Building Regulations relate to accessibility?

Answer 26

Part M

Question 27

Does meeting Part M guarantee inclusive design and compliance with the Equality Act 2010?

Answer 27

No

Question 28

What does NPPF 2 say about inclusive environments?

Answer 28

Identifies need for planning policies and decisions to create places that are safe, inclusive and accessible and which promote health and well-being

Question 29

What are the 5 inclusive design principles?

Answer 29

• People first
• diversity & difference
• choice
• flexibility
• positive experience

Question 30

what does the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 say about inclusive design?

Answer 30

• Must identify needs of disabled users

- Must ensure proper evacuation arrangements are in place

Question 31

What does PEEP stand for?

Answer 31

Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan

Question 32

What is a main problem of gentrification?

Answer 32

Existing business and residents are forced out to find lower cost accommodation

Question 33

Can both the PSED and Equality Act 2010 apply to a public authority?

Answer 33

Yes