Compliance with the ADA is not all about the law; it is all about how one makes one’s space welcoming and accessible to everyone. The Americans with Disabilities Act enforces strict guidelines regarding signs in public places, making access to vital information quite easy for people with disabilities. Georgetown Sign Company provides custom ADA signs that meet strict standards and also complement your business’s aesthetic.
Types of ADA Compliant Signs
Braille and Tactile Signs
These are cornerstones of ADA compliance, designed in service of visually impaired people.
Features include:
- Braille: Raised dots which translate text into a tactile format.
- Tactile Characters: Raised letters and numbers easily read by touch.
In such places, braille and tactile signs may prove to be quite important for restrooms, conference rooms, and so on because they bring the concepts of everyday navigation into play with equal facility.
Directional and Wayfinding Signs
These help customers and visitors easily navigate your premises. Whether pointing the way to restrooms, exits, or key facilities, these signs must be:
- Highly Visible: resorting to contrasts in colors, using big fonts.
- User-Friendly: Designed using simple symbols and sans-serif text.
- Strategically Placed: Located where visitors naturally look for guidance, such as hallways and intersections.
Directional signs help eliminate a lot of confusion for customers, making their time on your premises smooth and graceful for all, irrespective of abilities.
Identification Signs
Each permanent room or space in a building should have an ADA-compliant identification sign. Common examples include:
- Office names and numbers.
- Restroom signs, either with gender symbols or accessibility icons.
These should include both tactile text and braille to meet ADA standards and provide better usability.
Safety and Informational Signs
Safety signs are of great importance in case of emergencies. They help to direct people to exits, stairways, or shelters while informing them of hazards or rules. Some key features include:
- Colors: Bright and contrasting colors like red and white indicate an emergency.
- Universal Symbols: These are icons that convey the meaning immediately, like arrows for exit or warning for hazards.
- Durability: Resistance to wear is the guarantee of visibility in any weather conditions.
This category also includes information signs, such as “No Smoking” signs or “Authorized Personnel Only.”.
Overhead Signs
Overhead ADA-compliant signs are installed over walkways or mounted on ceilings. These are ideal for huge facilities like malls, airports, and hospitals in that they:
- Clear directions for key areas such as exits and restrooms.
- Visibility for persons with mobility problems who may not notice wall-mounted signs.
Let’s Make Your Space Accessible
Don’t fall victim to fines and look unprofessional. Call today for your free consultation and join in the movement to make your space welcoming for everyone!
