PE Inclusive Environments

Question 1

What in an inclusive enviroment?

Answer 1

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

Question 2

Do inclusive environments tend to go beyond minimum standards or legislative requirements?

Answer 2

Yes

Question 3

What can inclusive environments do?

Answer 3

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

Question 4

What do inclusive environments require?

Answer 4

Inclusive planning, design and management

Question 5

When should inclusive design be introduced?

Answer 5

From the outset, ideally not by additions or adaptations

Question 6

Does inclusive design relate only to physical access?

Answer 6

No

Question 7

What else, apart from physical access, might inclusive design include?

Answer 7

Anything removing barriers that create undue effort and separation

Anything enabling everyone to participate equally, confidently and independently in everyday activities

Question 8

What should people not experience due to design?

Answer 8

Segregation
Special treatment

Question 9

What is economic inequality?

Answer 9

Substantial differences in income in a population

Question 10

What is gentrification?

Answer 10

Process of deprived areas being renovated by an influx of affluence

Question 11

What is social cohesion?

Answer 11

Connectedness and solidarity among groups in society

Question 12

What is a main problem of gentrification?

Answer 12

Existing business and residents are forced out to find lower cost accommodation

Question 13

What does the Equality Act 2010 provide?

Answer 13

Simple accessible framework consolidating existing discrimination law and providing broad protection

Protection for people identified by particular protected characteristics

Question 14

What does the Equality Act 2010 relate to?

Answer 14

Design of the built environment

Management of the built environment

Services and processes associated with the built environment

Question 15

What are the 9 protected characteristics?

Answer 15

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

Question 16

What are the duties under the Equality Act 2010?

Answer 16

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

Question 17

Does the anticipatory duty and requirement for the provision of reasonable adjustments relate only to disability?

Answer 17

Yes

Question 18

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?

Answer 18

Yes

Question 19

Is there a duty on landlords and agents not to unreasonably refuse consent to alterations?

Answer 19

Yes

Question 20

What might a reasonable adjustment include?

Answer 20

Changing how things are done
Providing an auxiliary aid
Changing physical features

Question 21

What does ‘reasonable’ relate to the effectiveness of?

Answer 21

Adjustment
Practicality
Cost
Extent
Disruption

Question 22

How can the Equality Act 2010 be enforced?

Answer 22

It’s primaily enforced by individuals who are protected by the Act

Question 23

Is there any link or direct relationship between Building Regulations and the Equality Act 2010?

Answer 23

No

Question 24

Do you need to comply with both the Building Regulations and Equality Act 2010?

Answer 24

Yes

Question 25

What does PSED stand for?

Answer 25

Public Sector Equality Duty

Question 26

Can both the PSED and the Equality Act 2010 apply to public authority?

Answer 26

Yes

Question 27

What does the PSED require authorities to do?

Answer 27

1. Eliminate unlawful discrimination
2. Advance equality of opportunity between people who share a protected characteristic and those who don’t
3. Foster/encourage good relations between people who share a protected characteristic and those who don’t

Question 28

What Approved Document of the Building Regulations relate to accessibility?

Answer 28

Part M

Question 29

Does meeting Part M guarantee inclusive design and compliance with the Equality Act 2010?

Answer 29

No

Question 30

What does NPPF say about inclusive environments?

Answer 30

Identifies need for planning policies and decisions to create places that are safe, inclusive and accessible and which promote health and well-being

Question 31

What are the 5 inclusive design principles?

Answer 31

People first
Diversity and difference
Choice
Flexibility
Positive Experience

Question 32

What does the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 say about inclusive design?

Answer 32

Must identify needs of disabled users
Must ensure proper evacuation arrangements are in place

Question 33

What does PEEP stand for?

Answer 33

Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan