Inclusive Environments

Question 1

What is the Equality Act 2010?

Answer 1

Amalgamates lots of previous equality legislation in to one act, such as:

• Sex discrimination act
• Race relations act
• Disability discrimination act

Question 2

What are the key principles of the Equality Act?

Answer 2

• Protected Characteristics

- Reasonable adjustment

Question 3

Which Building Regulations document deals with Equality?

Answer 3

Approved Document Part M

Question 4

Why is equality important?

Answer 4

• Because its what we should be doing
• Ethical standards
• Must not discriminate

Question 5

What is the CIC’s Essential Principles Guide to accessible and inclusive environments?

Answer 5

Sets out 6 key principles for creating a more inclusive environment:

• Contribute to building an inclusive society now and in the future
• Apply professional and responsible judgement and take a leadership role
• Apply and integrate the principles of inclusive design from the outset of a project
• Do more than just comply with legislation and codes
• Seek multiple views to solve accessibility and inclusivity challenges
• Acquire the skills, knowledge, understanding and confidence to make inclusion the norm not the exception

Question 6

What statutory obligations exist in the UK regarding inclusive design?

Answer 6

Building Regulations Part M, Equality Act 2010. Projects must ensure reasonable access for people of all abilities.

Question 7

What is universal design, and how does it differ from accessible design?

Answer 7

Universal = design usable by all, by default.

Accessible = targeted adaptations for disabled users.

Universal is more holistic and proactive.