Neurodiversity and Buildings Checklist

<!DOCTYPE html> <html lang="en"> <head><script type="text/javascript" src="/_static/js/bundle-playback.js?v=HxkREWBo" charset="utf-8"></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="/_static/js/wombat.js?v=txqj7nKC" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>window.RufflePlayer=window.RufflePlayer||{};window.RufflePlayer.config={"autoplay":"on","unmuteOverlay":"hidden"};</script> <script type="text/javascript" src="/_static/js/ruffle/ruffle.js"></script> <script type="text/javascript"> __wm.init("https://web.archive.org/web"); __wm.wombat("https://bbc.github.io/uxd-cognitive/","20220116033556","https://web.archive.org/","web","/_static/", "1642304156"); </script> <link rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" href="/_static/css/banner-styles.css?v=S1zqJCYt" /> <link rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" href="/_static/css/iconochive.css?v=3PDvdIFv" />  <meta charset="utf-8"/> <title>Neurodiversity and Buildings Checklist - BBC</title> <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, height=device-height, initial-scale=1.0, user-scalable=0, minimum-scale=1.0, maximum-scale=1.0"> <meta name="apple-mobile-web-app-capable" content="yes"/> <meta name="apple-mobile-web-app-status-bar-style" content="black"/> <link rel="apple-touch-icon" href="/web/20220116033556im_/https://bbc.github.io/uxd-cognitive/images/bbc-environmental-checklist.png"/> <meta name="format-detection" content="telephone=no"/> <link rel="stylesheet prefetch" href="/web/20220116033556cs_/https://bbc.github.io/uxd-cognitive/css/main.css"/> <script src="/web/20220116033556js_/https://bbc.github.io/uxd-cognitive/js/report-writer.js"></script> </head> <body> <header class="border-bottom"> <div class="gel-wrap"> <div class="gel-layout gel-layout--auto"> <div class="gel-layout__item"><img src="/web/20220116033556im_/https://bbc.github.io/uxd-cognitive/images/BBC-UXD-logo.png" alt="BBC UX and D" width="171" height="88"/></div> <div class="gel-layout__item"><img src="/web/20220116033556im_/https://bbc.github.io/uxd-cognitive/images/CAPE-logo.png" alt="CAPE - Creating a positive environment" width="326" height="88"/></div> </div> </div> </header> <div class="sr-only"> <h1>Neurodiversity and Buildings Checklist</h1> </div> <div class="sr-only"><a href="#formProfile">Skip to environmental checklist form.</a></div> <main id="formContent"> <section> <div class="gel-wrap"> <div class="gel-layout gel-layout--space-between gel-layout--middle gel-layout--auto"> <div class="gel-layout__item gel-1/3@m gel-pica"> <h2 class="gel-double-pica">Neurodiversity and Buildings</h2> <h3 class="gel-double-pica">Design for the Mind</h3> <p> This Sensory Environment Checklist has been produced as a guide to help consider the different sensory responses to an environment that some people may experience. In the same way that environments such as workspaces and public buildings are usually audited to consider physical accessibility, if sensory responses and preferences of Neurodiverse communities are better understood it will be possible to create shared environments that more closely meet everyone’s needs. </p> </div> <div class="gel-layout__item gel-1/2@m gel-pica"><img src="/web/20220116033556im_/https://bbc.github.io/uxd-cognitive/images/neurodiversity-diagram.png" alt="A diagram depicting the four main areas within building environments that might have an affect people with a neurodivergent condition: visual, auditory, olfactory and tactile."/> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section> <div class="gel-wrap"> <div class="gel-layout gel-layout--space-between gel-layout--middle gel-layout--auto"> <div class="gel-layout__item gel-1/3@m gel-pica"> <h2 class="gel-double-pica">What is Neurodiversity?</h2> <p> Neurodiversity is a relatively new term, recognising the diversity of human cognition and includes neurodivergent conditions such as Autism Spectrum Condition, ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyscalculia and Dyspraxia as part of that natural diversity. </p> </div> <div class="gel-layout__item gel-1/2@m gel-pica"><img class="image--circle" src="/web/20220116033556im_/https://bbc.github.io/uxd-cognitive/images/neurodiversity-train-station.jpg" alt="An image of people walking down stairs in a busy train station."/></div> </div> </div> </section> <section> <div class="gel-wrap"> <div class="gel-layout gel-layout--space-between gel-layout--auto"> <div class="gel-layout__item gel-1/3@m gel-pica"> <h2 class="gel-double-pica">What does this have to do with our building environment?</h2> <p> Many people with Neurodivergent conditions process everyday sensory information such as sounds, sights and smells differently. </p> <p><img class="image--circle" src="/web/20220116033556im_/https://bbc.github.io/uxd-cognitive/images/neurodiversity-woman-office.jpg" alt="Photo of a woman looking around a typical office environment."/></p> </div> <div class="gel-layout__item gel-1/2@m gel-pica"> <div class="gel-layout"> <div class="gel-layout__item gel-1/2@m"> <p style="min-height: 80px; font-style: italic;"> This means that for some people, an office environment might appear like this. </p> <p><img class="image--circle" src="/web/20220116033556im_/https://bbc.github.io/uxd-cognitive/images/neurodiversity-colour-office.jpg" alt="A high contrast image showing shiny surfaces and highly patterned carpets."/> </p> </div> <div class="gel-layout__item gel-1/2@m"> <p style="min-height: 80px; font-style: italic; margin-top: 64px;"> The toilet could look like this. Note how the light reflects on the shiny surfaces. </p> <p><img class="image--circle" src="/web/20220116033556im_/https://bbc.github.io/uxd-cognitive/images/neurodiversity-bathroom.jpg" alt="A high contrast image of a shiny workplace bathroom, as seen from the perspective of someone with a neurodivergent condition."/> </p> </div> <div class="gel-layout__item gel-1/2@m"> <p style="min-height: 80px; font-style: italic;"> The many different sounds in a open plan office for example, can be disorienting. </p> <p><img class="image--circle" src="/web/20220116033556im_/https://bbc.github.io/uxd-cognitive/images/neurodiversity-open-plan.jpg" alt="Photograph of an open plan office with several people working on computers."/> </p> </div> <div class="gel-layout__item gel-1/2@m"> <p style="min-height: 80px; font-style: italic; margin-top: 64px;"> Smells are also amplified. </p> <p><img class="image--circle" src="/web/20220116033556im_/https://bbc.github.io/uxd-cognitive/images/neurodiversity-bacon.jpg" alt="Picture of bacon cooking in a frying pan."/></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section> <div class="gel-wrap"> <div class="gel-layout gel-layout--space-between gel-layout--middle gel-layout--auto"> <div class="gel-layout__item gel-1/3@m gel-pica"> <h2 class="gel-double-pica">Why the building checklist?</h2> <p> Sensory distractions can make it really challenging for staff and visitors with Neurodivergent conditions to concentrate and focus in some office environments. </p> <p> We need to make reasonable adjustments for these visitors and staff. </p> <p> The checklist is designed to help identify things like busy patterns, lighting, acoustics and layout, which should be considered when thinking about environment accessibility. </p> </div> <div class="gel-layout__item gel-1/2@m gel-brevier"><img class="image--circle" src="/web/20220116033556im_/https://bbc.github.io/uxd-cognitive/images/neurodiversity-checklist-pen.jpg" alt="Image of someone ticking a checkbox on a piece of paper."/></div> </div> </div> </section> <section> <div class="gel-wrap"> <div class="gel-layout gel-layout--space-between gel-layout--middle gel-layout--auto"> <div class="gel-layout__item gel-1/3@m gel-pica"> <h2 class="gel-double-pica">When should I use the checklist?</h2> <p> The checklist can be used when assessing an existing environment for cognitive accessibility and to inform accessible design considerations for new environments. </p> <p> The checklist can also be used to help people talking about environmental factors when considering reasonable adjustments in the workplace. </p> <p> ‘Yes’ or ’No’ options have been provided to identify whether actions are required as part of an audit assessment or a reasonable adjustment following a workplace induction conversation, for example. A scoring system has been provided to Indicate the severity or priority of any action required. Any identified actions or comments can be noted in the section provided at the end of the checklist. </p> <p> This checklist is intended to be a guide only and is not exhaustive. </p> </div> <div class="gel-layout__item gel-1/2@m"><img class="image--circle" src="/web/20220116033556im_/https://bbc.github.io/uxd-cognitive/images/neurodiversity-inspector.jpg" alt="Picture of a surveyor checking a door in an office building."/></div> </div> </div> </section> <section> <div class="gel-wrap"> <div class="gel-layout"> <div class="gel-layout__item gel-pica"> <h2 class="gel-double-pica">An overview of the checklist</h2> <div class="gel-layout gel-layout--auto"> <div class="gel-layout__item gel-1/4@m gel-padding-right-1"> <p><img src="/web/20220116033556im_/https://bbc.github.io/uxd-cognitive/images/neurodiversity-vision-icon.png" alt="" aria-hidden="true"/></p> <h3 class="gel-great-primer">VISUAL</h3> <p> Many neurodivergent people are sensitive to light levels, flickering lights, strong reflections, bright bold colours and busy patterns. Lighting and reflection can also be difficult for those who are neurotypical. </p> </div> <div class="gel-layout__item gel-1/4@m gel-padding-right-1"> <p><img src="/web/20220116033556im_/https://bbc.github.io/uxd-cognitive/images/neurodiversity-auditory-icon.png" alt="" aria-hidden="true"/></p> <h3 class="gel-great-primer">AUDITORY</h3> <p> Some noises can cause difficulty and distress (some people use noise cancelling headphones to help). </p> </div> <div class="gel-layout__item gel-1/4@m gel-padding-right-1"> <p><img src="/web/20220116033556im_/https://bbc.github.io/uxd-cognitive/images/neurodiversity-olfactory-icon.png" alt="" aria-hidden="true"/></p> <h3 class="gel-great-primer">OLFACTORY</h3> <p> Unexpected odours can be a problem. </p> </div> <div class="gel-layout__item gel-1/4@m gel-padding-right-1"> <p><img src="/web/20220116033556im_/https://bbc.github.io/uxd-cognitive/images/neurodiversity-tactile-icon.png" alt="" aria-hidden="true"/></p> <h3 class="gel-great-primer">TACTILE</h3> <p> Are all the furnishing fabrics/sources of visual stimulation minimised and comfortable to touch? </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section> <div class="gel-wrap"> <div class="gel-layout"> <div class="gel-layout__item"> <h2 class="gel-double-pica">Ready to start the environment checklist?</h2> </div> </div> <div class="gel-layout"> <div class="gel-layout__item"> <a href="environmental-checklist-form-visual.html" class="gel-great-primer button--submit">Start checklist</a> <a href="environmental-checklist-form-visual.html" class="gel-great-primer button--submit" onclick="ReportWriter.ReportBuilder.reset();">Clear saved data and start checklist</a> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section style="display: none;"> <div class="gel-wrap"> <div class="gel-layout"> <div class="gel-layout__item"> <h2 class="gel-double-pica">Have you already completed the checklist? 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