Inclusive Environments

Question 1

What is the Equality Act 2010?

Answer 1

The Equality Act makes it illegal for anyone to be discriminated against due to protected characteristics.

Protected characteristics include race, sex, gender, age, and religion.

Question 2

What is inclusive design?

Answer 2

Creating an environment and culture that allows everyone to feel like they belong.

Examples include ramps, accessible WCs, lifts, and accessible parking bays.

Question 3

How does the RICS approach inclusive environments?

Answer 3

Building Inclusivity - Laying the Foundation for the Future.

A report which explores what the industry is doing and how it can improve.

Question 4

What does Approved Document M outline?

Answer 4

Best practice for creating an accessible environment.

This document provides guidelines to ensure accessibility in buildings.