PE Inclusive Environments Flashcards
What in an inclusive enviroment?
Recognises and accommodates differences in way people use the built environment
Facilitates dignified, equal and intuitive use by all
Doesn’t physically or socially separate, discriminate or isolate
Readily accommodates and welcomes diverse user needs
Do inclusive environments tend to go beyond minimum standards or legislative requirements?
Yes
What can inclusive environments do?
Creates buildings, places and spaces that can be used easily, safely and with dignity, by all of us, regardless of age, disability or gender
Provides choice, is convenient and avoids unncessary effort, separateion or segregation
Recognises that we all benefit from improved accessibility, including disabled people, older people and families with children, carers and those of us who do not consider ourselves to be disabled
What do inclusive environments require?
Inclusive planning, design and management
When should inclusive design be introduced?
From the outset, ideally not by additions or adaptations
Does inclusive design relate only to physical access?
No
What else, apart from physical access, might inclusive design include?
Anything removing barriers that create undue effort and separation
Anything enabling everyone to participate equally, confidently and independently in everyday activities
What should people not experience due to design?
Segregation
Special treatment
What is economic inequality?
Substantial differences in income in a population
What is gentrification?
Process of deprived areas being renovated by an influx of affluence
What is social cohesion?
Connectedness and solidarity among groups in society
What is a main problem of gentrification?
Existing business and residents are forced out to find lower cost accommodation
What does the Equality Act 2010 provide?
Simple accessible framework consolidating existing discrimination law and providing broad protection
Protection for people identified by particular protected characteristics
What does the Equality Act 2010 relate to?
Design of the built environment
Management of the built environment
Services and processes associated with the built environment
What are the 9 protected characteristics?
Age
Disability
Gender reassignment
Marriage and civil partnership
Pregnancy and maternity
Race
Religion or belief
Sex
Sexual orientation
What are the duties under the Equality Act 2010?
A duty on “service providers” and those exercising a public function to make reasonable adjustments
A duty not to discriminate against or victimise someone in selling or letting premises
A “reasonable adjustments” duty on “controllers of premises” (ie landlords and mangagement companies) in relation to let premises and common parts
Does the anticipatory duty and requirement for the provision of reasonable adjustments relate only to disability?
Yes
Is it unlawful for service providers and controllers of let premises to discriminate against, harass or victimise less able occupiers when providing goods, services or facilities?
Yes
Is there a duty on landlords and agents not to unreasonably refuse consent to alterations?
Yes
What might a reasonable adjustment include?
Changing how things are done
Providing an auxiliary aid
Changing physical features
What does ‘reasonable’ relate to the effectiveness of?
Adjustment
Practicality
Cost
Extent
Disruption
How can the Equality Act 2010 be enforced?
It’s primaily enforced by individuals who are protected by the Act
Is there any link or direct relationship between Building Regulations and the Equality Act 2010?
No
Do you need to comply with both the Building Regulations and Equality Act 2010?
Yes
What does PSED stand for?
Public Sector Equality Duty
Can both the PSED and the Equality Act 2010 apply to public authority?
Yes
What does the PSED require authorities to do?
- Eliminate unlawful discrimination
- Advance equality of opportunity between people who share a protected characteristic and those who don’t
- Foster/encourage good relations between people who share a protected characteristic and those who don’t
What Approved Document of the Building Regulations relate to accessibility?
Part M
Does meeting Part M guarantee inclusive design and compliance with the Equality Act 2010?
No
What does NPPF say about inclusive environments?
Identifies need for planning policies and decisions to create places that are safe, inclusive and accessible and which promote health and well-being
What are the 5 inclusive design principles?
People first
Diversity and difference
Choice
Flexibility
Positive Experience
What does the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 say about inclusive design?
Must identify needs of disabled users
Must ensure proper evacuation arrangements are in place
What does PEEP stand for?
Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan
