Inclusive environments Flashcards
What is an inclusive environment?
- Recognises and accommodates differences in way people use the built environment
- Facilitates dignified, equal and intuitive use by all
- Doesn’t physically or socially separate, discriminate or isolate
- Readily accommodates and welcomes diverse user needs
Do inclusive environments tend to go beyond minimum standards or legislative requirements?
Yes
What can inclusive environments do?
- Creates buildings, places and spaces that can be used easily, safely and with dignity, by all of us, regardless of age, disability or gender
- 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.
- Provides choice, is convenient and avoids unnecessary effort, separation or segregation
What do inclusive environments require?
Inclusive planning, design and management
When should inclusive design be introduced?
From the outset, ideally not by additions or adaptations
Does inclusive design relate only to physical access?
No
What else, apart from physical access, might inclusive design include?
- Anything removing barriers that create undue effort and separation
- Anything enabling everyone to participate equally, confidently and independently in everyday activities
What should people not experience due to design?
- Segregation
- Special treatment
What is economic inequality?
- Substantial differences in income in a population
What is gentrification?
Process of deprived areas being renovated by an influx of affluence
What is social cohesion?
Existing business and residents are forced out to find lower cost accommodation
What does the Equality Act 2010 provide?
- a framework consolidating existing discrimination law and providing broad protection
- Protection for people identified by particular protected characteristics
What does the Equality Act 2010 relate to?
- Design of the built environment
- Management of the built environment
- Services and processes associated with the built environment
What are the 9 protected characteristics?
- Age
- religion or belief
- disability
- marriage and civil partnership
- sex
- sexual orientation
- gender re-assignment
- race
- pregnancy and maternity
What are the duties under the Equality Act 2010?
- 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
Does the anticipatory duty and requirement for the provision of reasonable adjustments relate only to disability?
Yes
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?
Yes
Is there a duty on landlords and agents not to unreasonably refuse consent to alterations?
Yes
What might a reasonable adjustment include?
- Changing how things are done
- Providing an auxiliary aid
- Changing physical features
What does ‘reasonable’ relate to the effectiveness of?
- adjustment
- practicality
- cost
- extent
- disruption
How can the Equality Act 2010 be enforced?
- It’s primarily enforced by individuals who are protected by the Act
Is there any link or direct relationship between Building Regulations and the Equality Act 2010?
No
Do you need to comply with both the Building Regulations and Equality Act 2010?
Yes
What does PSED stand for?
Public sector equality duty
What does the PSED require authorities to do?
- 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
Which Approved Document of the Building Regulations relate to accessibility?
Part M
Does meeting Part M guarantee inclusive design and compliance with the Equality Act 2010?
No
What does NPPF 2 say about inclusive environments?
Identifies need for planning policies and decisions to create places that are safe, inclusive and accessible and which promote health and well-being
What are the 5 inclusive design principles?
- People first
- diversity & difference
- choice
- flexibility
- positive experience
what does the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 say about inclusive design?
- Must identify needs of disabled users
- Must ensure proper evacuation arrangements are in place
What does PEEP stand for?
Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan
What is a main problem of gentrification?
Existing business and residents are forced out to find lower cost accommodation
Can both the PSED and Equality Act 2010 apply to a public authority?
Yes
