Inclusive Environments

Question 1

What is an inclusive environment?

Answer 1

One which is designed and managed to allow people with a diverse range of needs and abilities to access and use it.

Question 2

Types of inclusive environments?

Answer 2

• Building
• Sports team
• Workplaces
• Schools
  Etc

Question 3

Inclusiveness throughout a properties lifecycle

Answer 3

• During design, to include physical and social factors.
• During occupancy, ensure all areas are accessible despite any disability.

Question 4

What do you need to be aware of to make an inclusive environment?

Answer 4

• Different physical and mental health issues.
• Factors that can lead to social isolation.
• Policies and legal requirements.
• Best practice relating to inclusivity in the design and management of spaces.
• The values that an environment can bring to both owners and occupiers.

Question 5

Equality Act 2010 and the 4 types of discrimination

Answer 5

• Consolidates discrimination law to protect a range of discrimination and inequality.
• It extends to people within the property industry.
• It identified 4 types of illegal discrimination:
  1. Direct
  2. Indirect
  3. Harassment
  4. Victimisation

Question 6

Equality Act 2010 Commercial property?

Answer 6

Providers must
- Remove or Alter Features
- Provide a reasonable alternative