Access and Inclusive Design: The property implications

This course examines the Equality Act 2010 and the underlying principles, considers the present and future implications for a range of property types and uses case studies to demonstrate best practice.

Access and inclusive design have become major influences with regard to the design, layout and updating of property and the requirements to meet needs and secure compliance have significant cost implications. This session provides a practical insight into the interpretation and application of the Equality Act, with particular focus on access for disabled people and people with additional needs. It explores the legislative framework, the wealth of information available, mandatory and best practice standards, and key tools such as access statements and audits that are used for performance measurement, status reports and action planning. It uses case studies to demonstrate the principles in practice.

The course includes:

• the Equality Act 2010
• access and egress for all
• case studies and real life examples
• application to a variety of building types, including residential, commercial, retail and public buildings
• new build appraisals and adaptation of existing buildings
• future proofing (sustainability) of the building stock

Jean Hewitt is a Chartered Facilities Management Surveyor and has specialised in access and disability for over ten years. She operates in private practice throughout the UK, as well as working part time as access adviser to the City of London Corporation. She is a regular contributor to CPD courses.

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