Inclusive Design – Why Should You Care

Description

This CPD covers the importance of inclusive design in today's world. It discusses the true cost of not complying with BS 8300-1:2018 and BS 8300-2:2018, Approved Document M and the Equality Act 2010, and provides guidance on specifying door hardware to help buildings be inclusive and accessible to all. By the end of the presentation you should have a greater understanding of:

- Duty of care

- What is meant by "inclusive design", the benefits to users, and the key market drivers for specifying with this in mind

- Three main policies covering inclusive design that decision makers should be aware of

- Who is responsible if there is a discrimination claim

- Key recommendations on accessibility, opening and closing forces, effective clear widths, door fittings with lever/pull handles, locks, keys and thumb turns, and visual considerations

- BS EN 1154:1997 when specifying for inclusively designed environments

- Managing the fire risks

This CPD can be delivered to you live and remotely