Inclusive Environments - Summary of Experience

Question 1

What is an inclusive environment?

Answer 1

Environment that can be used safely and easily by all without being prejudiced upon

Question 2

How do you ensure that opinions are valued towards inclusivity?

Answer 2

Listen to what everyone has to say no matter what their position may be (even if lower e.g. apprentice). Take their comments on board and reflect

Question 3

What is equality?

Answer 3

Equality provides equal opportunities to everyone and protects against discrimination

Question 4

What the key principles of the Equality Act 2010 relating to equality?

Answer 4

• Provides protection against types of discrimination
• Provides 9 protected characteristic types

Question 5

Can you take me through how you would undertake a disability risk assessment?

Answer 5

No specific requirement to undertake disability risk assessment
1) Understand purpose - Who is target population etc
2) Check physical/communication/procedural (evacuation process etc) - Will help identify hazards
3) Assess risk and severity
4) Develop mitigation strategies - modify e.g. install ramps, visual aids (Document these)
5) Actively review over period of time - Surveys etc

Question 6

What does the Equality Act say about discrimination? (4 types of discrimination)

Answer 6

Below are against the law:
- Direct (protected characteristic) - Also discrimination by association and perception
- Indirect (disadvantaged because protected characteristic)
- Harassment (verbal/physical)
- Victimisation (treating badly as they have complained)

Question 7

How does the Equality Act protect people from discrimination

Answer 7

• Sets out actions individuals can take if you feel discriminated against (complain directly to person/organisation, make claim to court/tribunal, get someone else to help)

Question 8

How does the equality act affect landlords?

Answer 8

• Can’t discriminate tenants who are letting spaces based on protected characteristics

Question 9

How does the equality act affect tenants?

Answer 9

• Gives them rights if they feel discriminated upon based on a protected characteristic(s)

Question 10

What is the purpose of the equality act?

Answer 10

To protect individuals from discrimination based on protected characteristics

Question 11

What are the penalties under the Equality Act 2010?

Answer 11

Fine of up to £5k if employer knowingly makes a false statement about lawfulness of doing something under act

Question 12

What are the 9 protected characteristics under the equality act?

Answer 12

Age
Gender reassignment
Sex
Race
Religion
Disability
Sexual orientation
Marriage
Pregnancy / Maternity

Question 13

What is an example of inclusive design?

Answer 13

• Ramps
• Low hand rail
• Wide doors
• Lift

Question 14

What does the equalities act say about inclusive design?

Answer 14

S20 - Disabled individuals should not face barriers to access - If barrier exists, service provider is obliged to make reasonable adjustments

Question 15

What are the main penalties under the Equality Act 2010?

Answer 15

• Compensation - financial rewards to affected (+ legal fees of claimant)
• Injunction - court issue orders to change discriminatory practices