The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) helps people with disabilities navigate public areas and businesses, by identifying accessibility features, directing people to rooms and spaces within a building through text and tactile design, and other ADA signage rules. ADA signage is not optional, if your company falls under ADA regulations, so it is important to ensure you are meeting compliance instructions. One of the ways ADA signage helps with accessibility is by identifying what areas of a building are wheelchairs accessible. The international symbol of access, otherwise known as the wheelchair symbol, shows where people with mobility issues are able to access entrances and exits to buildings, pathways, and restrooms. For example, under ADA signage rules, public restrooms that are not accessible must have signage indicating where the closest ADA compliant restroom is. There are many considerations that go into creating ADA signage – it is not just a matter of putting the wheelchair symbol on a sign, and hoping it works. The ADA sets out various rules for signage, from dimensions to visual contrast, and where and how signs must be installed. The penalties for not meeting these requirements are steep, so it’s important that your company be prepared to invest in proper ADA signage. The best way to ensure your ongoing compliance is to work with an experienced sign company. With extensive expertise in designing and installing ADA signage for companies in all industries, we are able to meet your needs with durable, compliant signs that will last for years to come. Some companies worry about how ADA signage will fit into their aesthetic. While there are certainly visual and type requirements for all ADA signage, including wheelchair accessible signs, it’s possible to have compliant signs that still match your overall décor. Of course, you can always install standard signs if that is what you’d prefer – we are happy to work with you to create signs that are perfect for your space, no matter what you have imagined. We work with our clients, from auditing their space and determining what areas need ADA signage, to the careful design and installation of every ADA sign. You can rely on us to keep your company in compliance with ADA laws, and help all of your customers feel comfortable.