Mandatory - Inclusive Environments

Question 1

What is an inclusive environment?

Answer 1

Designed and managed to allow people with a diverse range of needs and abilities to access it.

Question 2

What is inclusive design?

Answer 2

Designing a space that everyone can use with no barriers that prevent use of the space. E.g. lifts, wider openings and ramps.

Question 3

Can you name the purpose of inclusive design?

Answer 3

1. Make places everyone can use
2. Aims to remove barriers to create undue effort and separation an enables everyone to participate equally in everyday activities
3. Can be used by and considers the needs of all users
4. An inclusive environment is the result of inclusive design

Question 4

What are the principles of inclusive design?

Answer 4

Put people first.
Acknowledge diversity.
Providing a choice.
Flexibility.
Creating a positive experience for all.

Question 5

What are the benefits of inclusive design?

Answer 5

Promotes diversity.
Attracts more users.
Prevents the need for future re-design.

Question 6

What are the key legislations around Inclusive Environments?

Answer 6

Equality Act 2010
Part M building Regulations
British Standard BS 8300
National Planning Policy Framework.

Question 7

What is some secondary legislation around inclusive design?

Answer 7

National Planning Policy Framework
Building Regulations (Relevant section Part M – 2 parts) BS need to know this.
Fire Safety Regulations

Question 8

What is the Equality Act 2010?

Answer 8

Provides legal protection against discrimination and inequality.

Question 9

What are some requirements of the Equality Act?

Answer 9

Requires reasonable adjustments to be made for people with protected characteristics.
Provides access statement and audit for premises.
Obligations fall to all controllers of let premises.

Question 10

What is the test for reasonableness?

Answer 10

Effectiveness of adjustment.
Practicality of adjustment.
Financial cost.
Likely disruption.

Question 11

How is the Equality Act enforced?

Answer 11

By the law but often will have to be addressed by individuals protected under the act.

Question 12

What is Part M?

Answer 12

Approved Document setting out Building Regulations for accessibility.

Question 13

Would following Part M ensure inclusive design?

Answer 13

Not necessarily, there could still be a case made under the Equality Act.

Question 14

How does NPPF promote inclusive environments?

Answer 14

Identifies the need for planning policies to create safe, inclusive, accessible spaces.

Question 15

What are the different types of discrimination identified under the Equality Act?

Answer 15

• Direct – treated differently than others as a result of protected characteristics
• Indirect – company policy disadvantages a certain group of people
• Harassment – any unwelcome behaviour
• Victimisation – singling out an individual

Question 16

Why is the Human Rights Act 1998 relevant?

Answer 16

It is relevant as it acts as an enabling foundation law that aims to promote the rights of a diverse workface and inclusive working environments.

Respect for the right of individuals is fundamental to their quality of life.