Accessibility is one way of creating a comfortable space for all your customers. This can lead to a positive customer experience that benefits your Baltimore business. Not only that, making sure your business is accessible lets you comply with ADA standards.
For this reason, every business should invest in ADA signage in Baltimore.
ADA signs are indoor and outdoor signs that are necessary for every Baltimore business. According to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), businesses are required to include ADA-compliant signs within their establishment.
There are specific design elements that need to be included to adhere to ADA guidelines. This is where an experienced sign maker like Baltimore Signsmiths can help.
Our team is well-versed with ADA standards and can help you with all compliance details. We design signs with braille, raised letters, and more.
Our team at Baltimore Signsmiths understands the importance of complying with ADA guidelines. As such, we work with care and efficiency to ensure all your signs meet the standards of ADA signs.
Our Baltimore sign experts always aim to create signs that are both compliant and reflect your brand. Have questions about the different designs and cost of ADA signs? Contact 443-205-1205 and receive a free consultation with our specialists.
The Americans with Disabilities Act (and its bylaws) lays down several requirements that signs must comply with. Some of these are:
There isn’t a single ‘ADA symbol’, instead, there are universally accepted symbols. By far the most recognizable of these is the blue and white wheelchair symbol. This symbol is used to show there is a wheelchair-accessible route or facility nearby. That’s why you’ll find them commonly at building entrances, near parking exits, in restrooms, and more.
The ADA prescribes a long list of features that a compliant sign must have. Some of the more noticeable ADA features are:
To find out what other requirements the sign must meet, speak to an experienced signage professional today.
ADA stands for the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. The Act, and its regulations, have made spaces more accessible for all Americans by standardizing accessibility signage across the country. That means wherever you are, you’ll see the same style of signs.
ADA regulations have evolved a lot since 1990, so make sure you work with a knowledgeable team for your signs.
ADA compliance means you are meeting the obligations under the ADA. Most businesses that receive visitors regularly must meet ADA requirements. ADA compliance is a whole lot more than ADA signs: you must also ensure wheelchair access to your premises and take reasonable steps to make your space ADA-compliant.
Braille signs are ones that include braille lettering to promote accessibility to those with visual impairments. Braille lettering must be raised off the board so a person can read it easily by touch. Signs, too, must be installed at the appropriate height and be free of obstructions so that someone can access them easily.
Most ADA signs are vertical. The ADA does not prescribe any particular orientation of signs, meaning you can install signs vertically or horizontally. Note that the sign must comply with character size, spacing, and padding requirements.
Did you know ADA signs don’t all have to look the same? Talk to us to find out how we help businesses like yours customize ADA signs.
Braille signage is vital for people with visual impairments. And given that 14 million Americans identify themselves as having a visual impairment, having braille is vitally important. Braille lettering allows people with even the most severe visual impairments to read the sign.
The two most common types of braille are ‘uncontracted’ and ‘contracted’.
Yes, braille lettering must be raised above the surface. Braille dots must be at least 0.09 inches in height, and you have the freedom to make them deeper. Plastic and metal are the most popular materials for signs with braille: braille lettering can be molded easily in plastic signs, and metal signs can be stamped easily too.
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