Inclusive Environments Flashcards
(14 cards)
What is an Inclusive Environment?
Space designed and managed to allow people with a diverse range of needs and abilities to access it.
What is Inclusive Design?
Designing a space that everyone can use with no barriers that prevent use of the space:
- Lifts
- Ramps
- Wider openings / doors
- Hearing loops
What are the Principles of Inclusive Design?
Put people first
Acknowledge diversity
Providing a choice
Flexibility
Creating a positive experience for all
What is the Key Legislation around Inclusive Design?
Equality Act 2010
Part M Building Regulations
British Standard BS 8300 -
National Planning Policy Framework
What is the Equality Act 2010?
Provides legal protection against discrimination and inequality.
What are some of the Requirements of the Equality Act?
Requires “reasonable adjustments” to be made for people with protected characteristics
Provides access statement and audit for premises
Obligations fall to all controllers of let premises
What is the Test for Reasonableness?
Effectiveness of adjustment
Practicality of adjustment
Financial cost
Likely disruption
How is the Equality Act 2010 Enforced?
By the law but often will have to be addressed by individuals protected under the act.
What is Part M of the Building Regulations 2010?
Approved Document setting out Building Regulations for accessibility.
Does following Part M of the Building Regulations ensure Inclusive Design?
Not necessarily, there could still be a case made under the Equality Act.
What are the different Types of Discrimination identified under the Equality Act?
Direct – treated differently than others as a result of protected characteristics
Indirect – company policy disadvantages a certain group of people
Harassment – any unwelcome behaviour
Victimisation – singling out an individual
What is the NPPF?
The National Planning Policy Framework
How does the NPPF Promote Inclusive Environments?
Identifies the need for planning policies to create safe, inclusive, accessible spaces.
What is BS 8300
BS 8300 - NPPF
The gold standard for inclusive design for people with protected characteristics in the UK
