Mandatory - Inclusive Environments L1

Question 1

What is an Inclusive Environment?

Answer 1

Construction Industry Council (CIC) definition: “one that can be accessed and used safely, easily and with dignity by everyone, does not physically or socially segregate, discriminate or isolate and is well designed, functional, efficient and sustainable, and delivers and enhanced user experience’

Question 2

What is the main piece of legislation that incorporates inclusive environments?

Answer 2

The Equality Act 2010

Question 3

What is the Equality Act 2010?

Answer 3

Legislation that replaces the disability discrimination acts of 1995 and 2005.
Highlights nine characteristics that, by implementation of this legal framework, service providers have set duties to uphold.

Question 4

What are the nine characteristics stated in the Equality Act 2010?

Answer 4

Race, disability, sex, gender identity, religion, pregnancy/maternity, marriage status, sexual orientation and age.

Question 5

the National Planning Policy Framework, Section 8, paragraph 96 states what?

Answer 5

Planning policy decisions should aim to achieve healthy, inclusive, safe places and beautiful buildings that:
- promote social interaction
- are safe and accessible
- enable and support healthy lifestyles

Question 6

What does the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 implement?

Answer 6

That it is the employers duty to ensure, as far as reasonable, the health, safety and welfare at work for employees.

Question 7

What Convention obligates that the UK Government are to protect and promote disabled people?

Answer 7

UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in 2009.

Question 8

What Obligation does the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 implement?

Answer 8

Risk assessments must be carried out for both employees and non-employees

Question 9

What are some of the ways Renfrewshire Council promote inclusive environments?

Answer 9

Time for Talking Scheme (National Day 1st Feb)
ILearn Modules
I Am Me Newsletters

Question 10

What are some of the ways RVJB promote inclusive environments?

Answer 10

Promote equality of opportunity to ensure that our service delivery meets the needs of all sectors of the population we serve
Lindsey Hendry - mental health first aider
In-house health and safety committee
Polices and procedures such as: Supporting Attendance at Work, Acceptable Use (information Technology), Complaints Handling Procedure, Disciplinary Procedures, Exit-questionnaires, flexi-time, flexible working, Maternity, Adoption and Paternity Leave, Supporting Menopause

Question 11

What ways can discrimination be exhibited?

Answer 11

Direct
Indirect
By Association
Perception

Question 12

What are Changing Places Toilets?

Answer 12

Campaign for accessible toilets for disabled people that include specialist equipment, such as hoists, changing benches and extra space for carers,
(Government have pledged £30.5M of funding for Local Authorities to install toilets that meet Changing Places requirements).

Question 13

What is Fitwel?

Answer 13

-voluntary certification
-considers how buildings support the well-being and health of its occupants and local community
-Feeds into the ESG agenda and measures a number of social and well-being metrics

Question 14

Where can you find guidance on how to apply inclusive design at both organisational and project levels to a wide range of developments and processes?

Answer 14

The Guide to Managing Inclusive Design

Question 15

What does HAPPI stand for and what is HAPPI?

Answer 15

Stands for “Housing our Aging Population Panel for Innovation”
- A published report in 2009 that explored how inclusive design can improve housing occupied by the elderly population
- considers space, flexibility of use, daylight, outdoor space, care ready features, shared facilities and energy efficiency

Question 16

What case set the precedent regarding inclusive environments and what happened?

Answer 16

Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc v Allen (2009)
- Wheelchair user unable to access RBS branch as there was no access ramp
- bank refused to make physical adjustments and recommended telephone or online banking
-Court of Appeal held that the bank should make reasonable adjustments to allow equal access for all users

Question 17

What conditions can be included under the umbrella term ‘Neurodiversity’?

Answer 17

ADHD, Sensory Processing Disorders, Autism and Dementia

Question 18

What examples of design may be considered as part of inclusive design for neurodiverse individuals?

Answer 18

-Colour contrasts such as a calm paint colour
-Avoiding black barrier matting at entrance points
-Minimising visual noise

Question 19

What six essential principles according to the Construction Industry guide promote inclusive environments?

Answer 19

1.contribute to building an inclusive society now and in the future
2. apply professional and reasonable judgement and take a leadership role
3.apply and integrate the principles of inclusive design from the outset of a project
4.do more than just comply with legislation and codes
5. seek multiple views to solve accessibility and inclusivity challenges
6. acquire the skills, knowledge, understanding and confidence to make inclusion the norm, not the exception.

Question 20

True or False: The demand for inclusive buildings and environments is growing.

Answer 20

True: research shows that some investors and occupiers will pay more for more green/sustainable buildings and this may also be expected for inclusive spaces in the future