Signs, ADA & Braille

What is an ADA sign? An ADA sign is a permanent-room sign built to the ADA 2010 Standards §703: it carries raised (tactile) characters, Grade 2 Braille... What is Grade 2 Braille (and how is it different from Grade 1)? Grade 2 Braille is contracted Braille, it uses shorthand contractions for common words and letter groups instead of spelling every... What are the ADA requirements for signs? The ADA 2010 Standards §703 require tactile signs to have raised sans-serif characters 5/8", 2" tall, Grade 2 Braille below the te... Which signs must be ADA compliant? ADA-compliant tactile signs are required to identify permanent rooms and spaces, restrooms, exits, stairwells, room numbers, and s... How are Braille and ADA signs manufactured? ADA signs are made so characters and Braille dots are physically raised off the surface, not printed flat. NameBadge.com produces... How high do ADA signs need to be mounted? ADA tactile signs must be mounted so raised characters sit 48 inches minimum above the floor (measured to the baseline of the lowe... What are the rules for ADA pictograms and symbols? Under ADA Section 703.6, a pictogram must sit in a field at least 6 inches (150 mm) tall, and no text or Braille may appear inside... What is a wayfinding sign? A wayfinding sign is directional signage that helps people navigate a building or campus, pointing them toward rooms, exits, eleva... What are the requirements for accessible parking signs? Accessible (handicap) parking signs must be mounted so the bottom edge of the sign is at least 60 inches (5 feet) above the ground... How is Braille added to ADA signs? NameBadge adds ADA Grade 2 (contracted) Braille to signs two ways in-house: CNC-pressed raised Braille beads, or UV-printed raised... Desk name plate vs. door sign: what is the difference? A desk name plate is a freestanding plate that sits on a desk or counter in a wedge or holder and faces the visitor, while a door... What name plates work for cubicles and offices? Cubicle name plates are slide-in plates that mount to a fabric or metal partition with a holder, using a printed or engraved inser... Does my business need ADA signs? Most US businesses open to the public must provide ADA-compliant tactile signs for permanent rooms and spaces, such as restrooms,...