ADA Compliant Signage
ADA sign is a sign that is designed to meet the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which is a federal law that was enacted in 1990 to ensure that people with disabilities have equal access to public facilities and services. ADA signs are used to provide information, wayfinding, and identification in public buildings, such as offices, hospitals, schools, and government buildings.
Sign requirements depend on their function. Permanent room-identification signs, where provided, generally need raised letters, Grade 2 Braille and visual information. Directional and informational signs generally follow visual requirements. Sign design and placement must match the requirements for the specific application.
Some common types of ADA signs include restroom signs, exit signs, room identification signs, and directional signs. These signs typically feature universal symbols and graphics that are easy to understand, even for people who do not speak the same language.
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Key design requirements for tactile ADA signs include:
- Character height, type , inner spacing, character stroke, depth ,...Â
- Tactile characters are raised at least 1/32 inch. Pictograms do not have to be raised.
- Contracted Grade 2 Braille with rounded dots and the required dimensions and spacing.
- Characters and background must have non-glare finish , for better visibility.
- Characters and Symbols must contrast with background
Shop ADA signs by type
ADA Exit & Exit Route SignsTactile exit identification, exit-route labels and related egress signage.
ADA Restroom SignsWall plaques and geometric door symbols for men’s, women’s and unisex restrooms.
All-Gender Restroom SignsCalifornia Title 24 restroom sets, geometric door symbols and tactile wall identification.
ADA Room Identification SignsIdentify permanent rooms and spaces with room names, numbers, raised text and Braille.
ADA Directional SignsGuide visitors toward restrooms, accessible entrances and other destinations with clear arrows and symbols.
ADA Stairwell & Elevator SignsStair identification, elevator labels and signs for fire and egress information.
Custom ADA SignsMade-to-order names, numbers and layouts. Send your specifications for an approval draft.
Other Accessibility SignsArea-of-refuge, accessible-entrance and other signs for accessible facilities and routes.
Need installation measurements? See our ADA sign installation guide and FAQ for mounting height, latch-side placement and California restroom sign details.