Question 1

Despite the legislation, why should you consider inclusive design?

Accepted Answer

A successful inclusive environment should go beyond the ‘rules’ Inclusive design acknowledges diversity and difference Requires a HOLISTIC approach including current legislation and real-life user experience

Question 2

What is the relevant Legislation for inclusion?

Accepted Answer

Equality Act 2010 Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED)

Question 3

What is the Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED)?

Accepted Answer

Duty on public authorities to consider how their facilities / services affect people protected under the Equality Act Applies to public authorities only

Question 4

What is the Equality Act (2010)?

Accepted Answer

KEY legislation relating to equality and accessibility in the UK Sets out ways which it is unlawful to treat someone Legally protects people from discrimination in workplace and in wider society Includes equal pay Obliges service providers and employers to consider barriers created by physical features in their buildings Act requires that reasonable adjustments are made when providing access to goods, facilities, services and premises

Question 5

Which acts did the Equality Act (2010) replace?

Accepted Answer

The Sex Discrimination Act The Race Relations Act The Disability Discrimination Act

Question 6

What are the NINE “protected characteristics"?

Accepted Answer

```  Age  Disability  Gender reassignment  Marriage and civil partnership  Pregnancy  Race  Religion  Sex  Sexual orientation ```

Question 7

What is the Equality Act 2010 reasonable adjustments?

Accepted Answer

Act contains duty and requirement for provision of reasonable adjustments in relation to DISABILITY When Act first brought in, triggered retrofitting of many existing environments to provide better access e.g. Tate Britain

Question 8

Do private organisations and individuals have duties under the Equality Act 2010?

Accepted Answer

Yes - most organisations and individuals providing goods / services have duties under the Equality Act, from smallest corner shop to largest public buildings

Question 9

How is the legislation enforced?

Accepted Answer

Enforcement of Act = primarily by individuals who are protected by the Act If enforced, can lead to compensation and a court injunction to make substantial alterations to building / other environment

Question 10

What building adjustments could be made?

Accepted Answer

Structure of a building such as the steps, changes of levels, emergency exists or narrow doorways Gentle incline to the entrance = more usable for elderly, those with poor sight, people with prams, and people with bicycles Handrails for disabled people Avoiding heavy doors inaccessible toilets / inappropriate lighting Installing suitable toilet facilities, either specially designed cubicles in separate-sex bathrooms or a self-contained unisex toilet Sufficient turning circles for wheelchair users and wide enough corridors Access to quality public space and green space is linked to better health, longer life, greater ability to concentrate

Question 11

Is inclusive design more expensive and does it mean longer project timescales?

Accepted Answer

This is a myth. Whilst certain changes may cost more, if considered from outset, can reduce cost and future risk

Question 12

Am I able to incorporate inclusive design into an existing building?

Accepted Answer

Consultation and testing during construction can help to resolve issues + continuous feedback by users

Question 13

What are the social and economic challenges for inclusive environments?

Accepted Answer

Recent years, UK = rising inequality: rich get richer, poor get poorer Polarisation can increase feelings of exclusion Environments in which people live, work and play e.g. inaccessible facilities, rural isolation, threatening and poorly managed parks, dilapidated estates, and overcrowded / badly insulated housing

Question 14

How is economic inequality present in today's society?

Accepted Answer

Results from substantial differences in people’s incomes and ‘wealth’ Top 1% of UKs richest own over 10% UK wealth and money

Question 15

What should be considered with social cohesion?

Accepted Answer

Consider mix of communities of faith, class and race, between affluence and poverty and between generations Gentrification = potential issue Gentrification can improve the quality of neighbourhood, while also forcing relocation of current, established residents and businesses

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