Inclusive Environments

Question 1

Some tangible examples of inclusive buildings?

Answer 1

• Ramps / ensuring accessible access/ wheelchair friendly entrances/ accessible car parking/
• Hearing loops in banks
• Visual contrast colours on stair edges
• Audible lift signals
• Raised controls on lifts for blind

Question 2

What is approved document M

Answer 2

Access to and use of buildings
Divided into 3 categories
- M4(1) - Visitable dwellings (ramps etc)
- M4(2) - Accessible and adaptable dwellings
- M4(3) - Wheelchair user dwellings

Question 3

What is IEQM?

Answer 3

Inclusive Employer Quality Mark
Firms can sign up and get scored on the following areas
Has 6 topics;
1- Leadership & Vision
2- Recruitment
3- Staff Development
4- Staff Retention
5- Staff Engagement
6- Continuous Improvements