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Inclusive environments - Level 1 Flashcards

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Give an example of a reasonable adjustment?

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Electric doors
Ramps

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What is an inclusive environment?

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One which is designed and managed to allow people with a diverse range of needs and abilities to access and use it.

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Give examples of environments?

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Building, homes, workplaces, shops, healthcare facilities, sports venues.

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What is the definition of an inclusive environment?

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NPPF 2021: Planning policies and decisions should aim to achieve healthy, inclusive and safe places which
a) promote social interaction
b) are safe and accessible
c) enable and support healthy lifestyles

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What should an inclusive environment create?

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Strong neighbourhood connections
Active street frontages
Safe and accessible green infrastructure

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What should inclusive environments facilitate?

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Easy pedestrian and cycle connections
Healthy lifestyles

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What industry guidance are you aware of?

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NPPF 2021 defines an inclusive environment
Part M Building Regulations
Equality Act 2010

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Do Building Regulations go beyond meeting minimum standards or legislative requirements?

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Legislative requirement set out in Building Regulations
Part M deals with access and use of the buildings

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Why is it important to provide choice?

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Cater for different lifestyles

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How do you promote diversity of user needs?

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Plan positively for use of shared spaces e.g. community facilities, open space, meeting places
Accessible for all
Promote variety of transport opportunities
Guard against lower value community facilities

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How do you promote inclusive environments?

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My client attitude to design is people, places, spaces
People - usability e.g. walking routes, connectivity, legibility of design
Deliver disabled parking
Deliver cycle parking
M4(3) compliant units
Consider footpath widths and surface materials

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How can this create a safe working environment?

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Good design creates safety through overlooking and natural surveillance
High quality public open space is usable and therefore safer

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Tell me about the diversity of user needs.

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Providing an environment that meets the needs of all users. Local or international
Age, disability, gender, sexual orientation

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What is cultural change?

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The modification of society through innovation, invention, discovery or contact with other societies

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How can cultural change be problematic?

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Takes time
Costly
Difference to the ‘norm’

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How can cultural change be achieved?

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Law / legislation
Driven by consumer demand e.g. demand for sustainable clothing
Financially incentivised e.g. carbon tax

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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: somebody is treated unfairly because of a protected attribute e.g. employer not giving the best candidate the job on account of sexuality or disability
Indirect discrimination: organisation has a particular policy or way of working that discriminates against people of a certain characteristic
Unconscious bias: implicit bias that underlying attributes or stereotypes impact a way you perceive others or a group

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What legislation contributes to creating inclusive environments?

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Equality Act 2010
Part M of Building Regulations

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

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NPPF: Governs planning policies for England and how these should be applied to LPAs
Equality Act 2010: purpose was to consolidate the different strands of discrimination statute into one law. Protects people with protected characteristics e.g. disability, sexual orientation, religion. Prevents direct or indirect discrimination
Building regulations: regulations to cover the construction and extension of buildings. They form minimum standards for design, consruction an alterations to buildings

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Name some relevant primary and secondary legislation?

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Primary
Equality Act 2010
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
Planning and Building Acts
Secondary
National Planning Policy Framework
Building Regulations
Fire Safety Regulations

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What are the essential principles for achieving an inclusive environment?

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Contribute to building an inclusive society now and in the future
Apply professional and responsible judgement and take a leadership role
Apply and integrate the principles of inclusive design from the outset of a project
Do more than just comply with legislation and codes
Seek multiple views to solve accessibility and inclusivity challenges
Acquire the skills, knowledge, understanding and confidence to make inclusion the norm not the exception

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What is BS 8300?

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British standards about disability access.

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What do you understand about Neurodiversity?

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It is a condition
It the way you process information

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Examples of Neurodiversity conditions?

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Dyspraxia/DCD
Dyslexia
ADHD
Asperger’s (ASD)

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What do you understand by ADHD?

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Alertness & ability to hyper-focus
Taking too much on
Passion & enthusiasm
Lacking attention to detail
Problem solving abilities
Difficulty with people (appearing rude)
Strong 3D visual skills
Difficulty concentrating

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What are the 9 protected characteristics?

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Age
Disability
Sex
Gender reassignment
Race
Religion or belief
Sexual orientation
Marriage and civil partnership
Pregnancy and maternity

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What is unconscencious bias?

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Making assumptions based on past experiences/background.

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What are the 3 Q’s?

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EQ - Emotional intelligence
IQ - Intelligence quotient
CQ - Cultural intelligence

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What is Emotional intelligence (EQ)?

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Noticing emotions in oneself and others
Regulating one’s emotions Using emotions to facilitate performance

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What is intelligence quotient (IQ)?

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Logic
Spatial
Verbal & mathematical reasoning
Memory & recall
Technical skills
Problem solving

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What is Cultural intelligence (CQ)?

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Drive & self-efficacy
Identify what is culture related
Understanding how cultures are different
Plan/ Be present / Check / Reflect Flex behaviour

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What is a reasonable adjustment in practice?

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Change a physical feature - provide ramps, lifts, doorways wider, automatic doors, better/more lighting
Auxiliary aids and services- a portable induction loop for people with hearing aids, BSL interpreters, providing information in alternative formats, such as Braille or audio CD’s, extra staff assistance.

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What are key requirements for inclusive environments?

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NPPF 2021:
* Promote social interaction
* Safe and accessible
* Enable and support healthy lifestyles

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What is inclusive or universal design?

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Inclusive design is more than just physical access (ramps or lifts). It is removing barriers that create effort, separation and a design that enables everyone to participate equally, confidently and independently in every day society

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What is economic inequality?

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Unequal distribution in income or opportunity between different groups in society
1) Income inequality - extent to which income is distributed unevenly in a group of people. Includes wages, salaries, bonuses, dividens, state benefits
2) Pay inequality - difference in pay (hourly, monthly, annual basis)
3) Wealth inequality - reflects assets

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What is social cohesion?

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The extent to which society is bound together, integrated and share common beliefs

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What is gentrification?

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Process where the character of a poor urban area is changed by wealthier people moving in, improving housing and attracting new businesses
Often involves displacing current inhabitants

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

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Under Section 29 of the Equality Act it is unlawful for a service provider to discriminate against a disabled person by not providing them with the service, withdrawing the service, or providing a lesser or worse service than a non-disabled person
Letting a property must ensure:
- Terms are not discriminatory
- If requested, a commercial property must be adjusted to meet the needs of disabled persons
- May wish to include works, but must be complete before letting works

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What issues might gentrification cause?

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Loss of community
Displace residents
Change or loss in culture

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What does the Equality Act 2010 provide?

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Equality Act 2010 provides protection from discrimination in workplace, using transport, join club or association, use business or organisations using public services

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

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As a tenant or supplier of goods not only are you obligated to make reasonable adjustments but you are also obliged to physically alter the property to permit diabled access e.g. ramps, wider doors, steps stair lifts, lighting clearer signs
Reasonable: disability, practicable, size of organisation, money and resources available

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How is the Equality Act enforced?

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If you do not comply with the Act you may face:
* Claim for discrimination
* Monetary penalties
* Injunction order to enforce adjustment / alteration

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What changes to physical features might be made?

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Wider ramps
Ramps
Stairways
Lighting clearer signs
Auxiliary aids e.g. handrail
Hearing hoop for tenants

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

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Part M states the minimum requirements to ensure a broad range of people are able to access and use facilities
Equality Act requires reasonable adjustments to be made in relation to accessibility. Requires regard to be given to the specific need of likely building users
Compliance with Part M does not signify compliance with obligations and duties of Equality Act

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What are examples of auxiliary aids and services?

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British Sign Language (BSL) interpreters
Portable induction loop
Extra staff assistance
Use of Braille (a reading and writing system for blind and vision impaired people)

43
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What does Regulation 9 say?

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Regulation 9 describes exempt buildings:
* Not habitable buildings
* Low risk
* Like for like replacements
* Relate to small buildings such as conservatory

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How long is an exemption under this valid for?

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If after carrying out the work it is still a building or extension of the kind described in the schedule

45
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How is it enforced?

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PSED can be enforced through the Judicial Review procedure or the Equality and Human Rights Commission

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What are the requirements under the Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED)?

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Those subject to the Equality Duty must:
* Eliminate unlawful discrimination, harassment, victimisation
* Advance equality of opportunity among those who share a protected characteristic
* Foster good relations with those who share protected characteristic

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What is an Access Statement?

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Access statement sets out how a new building or environment will achieve design standards for disabled users

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Who does the PSED apply to?

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Applies to Public Bodies and others carrying out public functions

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What does Approved Document M relate to?

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Building regulations Part M - Access to and use of buildings

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Does Part M guarantee inclusive design?

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Approved documents set out accepted reasonable provision for compliance
If you follow guidance in an approved document the presumption is compliance with requirements of guidance, however not guaranteed
Normal guidance may not apply if unusual case

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What is BS 8300?

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BS 8300 British Standards (design of buildings and their approaches to meet the needs of disabled people)
Dates back to 2001

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What happens if you deviate from the Equality Act and a user is subject to substantial disadvantage as a result of design?

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Failure to comply with the act to prevent people being at a substantial disadvantage is a form of discrimination

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What minimum standards does BS 8300 provide?

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Imposed a duty on suppliers of goods and services to make offerings accessible to disabled people

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What does NPPF say about inclusive design?

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NPPF has previously defined it as designing the built environment, including buildings and their surrounding spaces to ensure that they can be accessed and used by everyone

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How might this be incorporated into local planning policy?

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If it is a priority of the Planning Inspectorate in examination of the Local Plans

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How can inclusive environments be incorporated into the different stages of a building’s life cycle?

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Acquisition:
* Principles of inclusive design factored into acquisition
* Acquisition cost plans should include provision for electric vehicles
Planning:
* Design of scheme should reflect inclusive design e.g. usable open space, overlooked space, street layouts
Occupation:
* Maintenance of open space needs to promote usability to the extent that it is used and promotes inclusive design
* Actually reduces crime / feelings of fear

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

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Create overlooked open spaces
Improve pedestrian / cycle legibility and connectivity
Street layouts to allow social interaction

55
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How can you consult with key stakeholders?

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Pre-app consult with local authority
Public consultation to consult with local community or businesses

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Who might be a stakeholder?

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Local Planning Authority
Local community

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What are the 5 stages of fire risk assessment?

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1 Identify fire hazards
2 Identify people at risk
3 Evaluate, remove or reduce risk
4 Record findings, prepare an emergency plan and provide training
5 Review and regularly update the Assessment

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How often must FRA be reviewed?

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Every 12 months (Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order)

58
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What is a FRA? and Who must undertake them?

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Fire Risk Assessment
* Responsible Persons
* Employer
* Owner
* Landlord
* Occupier
* Anyone else with control of the premises

59
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What is a PEEP?

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Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan

59
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What legislation relates to fire safety?

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Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005

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

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Requirement to complete a risk assessment
Requirement to take reasonable steps to reduce the risk of fire
Ensure occupants can escape fire safely

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What arrangements to evacuate might be in place?

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Clear passageway to escape routes
Clearly marked escape routes that are as short and direct
Enough exits and routes for all people to escape
Emergency doors
Emergency lighting
Training for all employers to use escape routes
Safe meeting points

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How does the 2005 Order relate to inclusive environments?

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Places an obligation to consider safe evacuation plans for all people from a premises
Failure to consider disabled people for example might be considered as discrimination

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What does visual clarity mean?

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Measure of how effectively visual design prioritise and conveys information
Clarity produces meaningful and uninstructed interaction

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What audibility systems are you aware of?

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Hearing loop

65
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What employment law relates to inclusive environments?

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Equality Act 2010
PSED

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

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Moral case: the right thing to do. More industries with greater degree of inclusivity and diversity would be better for society
Legal requirements: Equality Act 2010 protects individuals from discrimination

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Explain what the Changing Places campaign relates to.

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Changing Places campaign is about recognising the needs that some disabled toilets meet the needs of disabled people and carers but they don’t meet the needs of space for all people
Changing Places toilet should have space for a height adjustable bench, a safe and clean environment and a toilet of at least 12 sqm in size

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What is Fitwell?

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Cerification systems on a healthy building
Fitwell seven health impact categories:
1 Community health
2 Reduces morbidity and absenteism
3 Supports social equity for vulnerable populations
4 In stills feelings of wellbeing
5 Provides healthy food
6 Promotes occupant safety
7 Increase physical activity

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Explain your understanding of the UK government’s Disability Strategy.

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The National Disability Strategy was published in July 2021 to improve the lives of disabled people
In January 2022, the High Court ruled the strategy unlawful, based on a case brought by four disabled people in relation to the consultation process

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Explain how you can meet BR M4(3).

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M4(3) Wheelchair User Dwelling
A wheelchair user can approach and gain step-free access to every private entrance and outdoor space, parking and communal facility
Access to the WC is step-free
Sufficient internal space to accommodate a wheelchair user
Sanitary facilities and kitchens meet the needs of a wheelchair user
Wall-mounted switches, controls and socket outlets are accessible to people who have reduced reach

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