Inclusive Environments (Level 1)

Question 1

What is an inclusive environment?

Answer 1

One that can be access and used by everyone and does not exclude anyone.
Delivers enhanced user experience.

Question 2

What does ‘reasonable adjustment’ mean?

Answer 2

When people and organisations make changes so disabled people aren’t disadvantaged.

Question 3

What UK legislation requires reasonable adjustment to be made so that disabled people are excluded from workplaces, public buildings, and places that serve the public?

Answer 3

Equality Act 2010

Question 4

What does the NPPF say about inclusive environments?

Answer 4

Provision of healthy, inclusive and safe place.
Important to achieve high quality to all developments.

Question 5

What is Approved Document M of the building regulations?

Answer 5

Guidance on access to and use of buildings including facilities for disabled users.

Question 6

What is BS 8300 (British Standard)?

Answer 6

Part 2 - Recommendation on inclusive and accessible design of buildings.

Question 7

What is inclusive design?

Answer 7

Seeks to create spaces and buildings that welcome everyone regardless of disabilities etc.

Question 8

Briefly explain the Inclusive Design Overlay for the RIBA Plan of Work?

Answer 8

introduces inclusive design within 5 key team roles:
- client
- Project management
- Design Team
- Construction Team
- Asset management

Question 9

Give one example of an inclusive environment?

Answer 9

Creates buildings and spaces that can be used by everyone, easily, safely regardless of age, race, gender

Question 10

Give one benefit of having an inclusive environment?

Answer 10

Promoting independent living
Addressing the challenges of age population
Meet legal requirements