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Inclusive Environments - Level 1 Flashcards

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What is the definition of an inclusive environment?

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A space or context in which all individuals, regardless of their diverse characteristics or backgrounds, feel respected, valued, and able to fully participate and contribute.

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What should an inclusive environment create?

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A place where everyone feels welcome, valued, respected and supported. Individuals should feel comfortable expressing their ideas and opinions without fear of discrimination.

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What should inclusive environments facilitate?

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A sense of belonging for all individuals, regardless of background or identity. They should create a safe and respectful place where people can express themselves and their ideas.

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What industry guidance are you aware of?

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Equality Act 2010

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Does it go beyond meeting minimum standards or legislative requirements?

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Yes, it involves actively creating a culture and physical space that values and respects diversity and promotes inclusion.

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Why is it important to provide choice?

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It empowers individuals to make decisions based on their personal preferences, needs and values. It recognises that each person is unique and that there is no one-size-fits-all solution.

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How do you promote diversity of user needs?

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Involves considering the different abilities, preferences and requirements of users and creating an environment that is accessible and meets the needs of as many people as possible.

  1. Conducting research
  2. Using universal design principles
  3. Engaging with stakeholders
  4. Providing options
  5. Offering training
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How do you promote inclusive environments?

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Involves creating spaces, and services that are accessible and welcoming to all individuals.

  1. Conducting an accessibility audit
  2. Engaging with stakeholders
  3. Accommodations
  4. Inclusive language
  5. Training
  6. Diversity in recruitment
  7. Inclusive design
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How can this create a safe working environment?

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When people feel included, they are more likely to feel comfortable and confident in their surroundings, which can increase productivity and engagement.

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Tell me about the diversity of user needs

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Refers to the fact that people have different requirements and preferences when it comes to the built environment. For example, people with disabilities may require features such as wheelchair ramps or tactile signage.

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What is cultural change? How can this be problematic?

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Refers to a shift in beliefs, values and behaviours of a group of people, organisation or society as a whole.

This involves shifting deeply integrated beliefs, values and practices within an organisation or society. This can lead to resistance and pushback from those who may feel uncomfortable with change.

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In relation to end users and potential needs, explain the principles of direct and indirect discrimination and unconscious bias

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Direct discrimination occurs when a person is treated less favourably because of their protected characteristic - this can happen when an individual is denied opportunities on the basis of the protected characteristic

Indirect discrimination occurs when a policy or practice that appears neutral on the surface actually puts a certain group at a disadvantage.

Unconscious bias refers to unconscious attitudes or stereotypes, which can influence perceptions or actions without realising it.

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What legislation contributes to creating inclusive environments?

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Equality Act 2010

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Tell me about the NPPF/Equality Act 2010/Building Regulations

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Equality Act 2010 - consolidates discrimination law and provides protection against a wide range of discrimination and inequality, including the use of property as well as when dealing with people

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What are the key requirements for inclusive environments?

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  1. Accessibility
  2. Diversity of spaces
  3. Inclusive design
  4. Non-discrimination
  5. Flexibility
  6. Safety
  7. Communication
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What is inclusive or universal design?

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Approach to design that aims to create environments that can be used by as many people as possible.

  1. Equitable use - accessibility
  2. Flexibility in use
  3. Low physical effort
  4. Size and space for approach and use
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What is economic inequality?

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The unequal distribution of resources, opportunities and wealth among individuals or groups within a society.

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What is social cohesion?

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The extent to which members of a society feel connected to and trust each otherm and are able to work together to achieve shared goals.

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What is gentrification? What issues might it cause?

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The process of urban renewal in which an area undergoes revitalisation and renewal, often leading to the displacement of the original lower-income residents and their replacement with more affluent ones.

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What are the protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010?

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  1. Age
  2. Disability
  3. Gender reassignment
  4. Marriage and civil partnership
  5. Pregnancy and maternity
  6. Race
  7. Religion or belief
  8. Sex
  9. Sexual orientation
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What does the Equality Act 2010 provide?

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Legal framework to protect the rights of individuals and advance equality of opportunity for all. It prohibits discrimination of all types on the basis of protected characteristics.

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How does the Equality Act 2010 relate to service providers or controllers of let premises?

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Requires reasonable adjustments to ensure that disabled people are not at a disadvantage when accessing a premises. This includes providing auxiliary aids.

Must also ensure that policies and practices do not discriminate against anyone.

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What does the Equality Act 2010 say in relation to reasonable adjustments?

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Must take steps to ensure that people with disabilities are not placed at a substantial disadvantage compared to those without disabilities.

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How is the Equality Act 2010 enforced?

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By the Equality and Human Rights Commission - has power to take legal action following violation of the act.

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What changes to physical features might be made?

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  1. Installing ramps or handrails
  2. Widening doorways
  3. Installing accessible toilets
  4. Providing hearing loops
  5. Installing tactile paving and warning strips
  6. Rearranging furniture
  7. Installing lifts
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What are examples of auxiliary aids and services?

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  1. Sign language interpreters
  2. Braille
  3. Assistive listening devices
  4. Text-to-speech software
  5. Wheelchair ramps or lifts
  6. Accessible parking spaces
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When would you specify either a change to a physical feature or an auxiliary aid/service?

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When making reasonable adjustments to ensure that a disabled person is not placed at a substantial disadvantage.

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How do the Equality Act 2010 and Building Regulations relate to each other?

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Both laws that relate to accessibility and inclusivity in the built environment.

In practice, compliance with Part M of the Building Regulations is one way of meeting the requirements of the Equality Act 2010.

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What does Regulation 9 of the Equality Act 2010 say? How long is an exemption under this valid for?

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Allows for certain actions that would otherwise be prohibited under the Act, if they are necessary for a legitimate aim and are a proportionate means of achieving that aim.

An exemption is valid for a maximum of 5 years, after which it must be reviewed and renewed if necessary.

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What are the requirements under the Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED)? Who does this apply to? How is it enforced?

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Legal obligation set out in the Equality Act 2010 that requires public authorities to have due regard to the need to eliminate discrimination, advance equality of opportunity, and foster good relations between different groups.

PSED applies to all public authorities.

Enforced through judicial review, which allows individuals or organisations to challenge the decisions or actions of public authorities in court.

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What is an access statement?

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Document that provides information about the accessibility of a building.

Contains information about the building layout, availability of ramps or lifts etc

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What does Approved Document M relate to?

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UK building regulation document that provides guidance on how to comply with the requirements of the Building Regulations for accessibility buildings.

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How many parts is approved Document M split into and what does each relate to?

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Two parts:

M1 = guidance on minimum requirements for ensuring newly designed and constructed buildings are accessible

M2 = guidance on requirements for existing buildings that are being extended

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Does approved Document M guarantee inclusive design?

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It provides guidance on how to achieve minimum standards, however, compliance does not necessarily guarantee inclusive design.

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What happens if you deviate from Document M and a user is subject to substantial disadvantage as a result of design?

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May risk breaching the Equality Act 2010 and result in legal action

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What is BS 8300? What minimum standards does it provide?

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British Standard that provides guidance on designing buildings and their immediate surroundings to meet the needs of disabled people.

It provides minimum standards for accessibility that should be incorporated into the design of new buildings and major refurbishments.

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What does NPPF say about inclusive design? How might this be incorporated into local planning policy?

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Planning should aim to achieve safe and accessible environments where crime and disorder, and the fear of these, do not undermine quality of life or community cohesion

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What key design principles can be used to achieve inclusive environments?

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  1. Accessibility
  2. Flexibility
  3. Safety
  4. Comfort
  5. Sustainability
  6. User involvement
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How can inclusive environments be incorporated into the different stages of a building’s life cycle?

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  1. Design and planning stage - considering diverse needs of potential users
  2. Construction stage - ensure accessibility features properly installed
  3. Commissioning and handover stage - check building to ensure it meets accessibility requirements
  4. Occupancy stage - continue to monitor and maintain accessibility features
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How can you consult with key stakeholders?

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  1. Surveys and questionnaires
  2. Focus groups
  3. One-on-one interviews
  4. Public meetings
  5. Online forums
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What are the 5 stages of fire risk assessment?

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  1. Identify the hazards
  2. Identify the people at risk
  3. Evaluate, remove, reduce and protect from risk
  4. Record, plan inform, instruct and train
  5. Review
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What is a FRA? Who must undertake them? How often must they be reviewed?

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Fire Risk Assessment - process that evaluates the potential fire hazards in a building, identifies the people at risk and implements measures to remove or reduce the risk of fire.

In the UK, the responsible person must undertake the FRA - building owner or tenant in occupation with a repairing lease

Frequency depends on type of building and use.

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What legislation relates to fire safety?

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Fire Safety Act 2021

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What requirements does the Fire Safety (Regulatory Reform) Order 2005 introduce?

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  1. identify responsible person
  2. Conduct fire risk assessment
  3. Regular review of FRA
  4. Responsible person to review safety equipment
  5. Responsible person to ensure training conducting
  6. Responsible person to have evacuation plan in place
  7. Responsible person to cooperate with local fire and rescue authority
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What is a PEEP?

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Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan - created for individuals who may need assistance to safely evacuate a building

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What arrangements to evacuate might be in place?

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  1. Fire alarms
  2. Emergency lighting
  3. Evacuation proceedures
  4. PEEPs
  5. Fire drills
  6. Fire wardens
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How does the 2005 Order relate to inclusive environments?

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Requires the responsible person to carry out a fire risk assessment - inclusive environments taken into account in the assessment to ensure all occupants, including those with disabilities or other needs, can safely evacuate the building in case of a fire

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What does visual clarity mean?

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The ease in which visual information can be perceived and understood

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What audibility systems are you aware of?

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  1. PA systems
  2. Voice alarm systems
  3. Sounders and horns
  4. Hand-held megaphones
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What employment law relates to inclusive environments?

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Equality Act 2010
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974

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Explain your corporate policy relating to inclusive environments

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How do ethical considerations compare to legal requirements in relation to inclusive environments?

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Legal requirements set minimum standards that must be met by law

Ethical considerations go beyond these and focus on doing what is right for all individuals

53
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Explain what the Changing Places campaign relates to

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Aims to address the needs of people who require more space and specialist equipment to use toilets in public spaces.

The campaign highlights the fact that standard disabled toilets do not meet the needs of people with more complex disabilities

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What is Fitwell?

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Building certification and a public health certification that evaluates building design and operations based on the health and wellness of the occupants

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