ADA Signs
ADA Signs
Recognizing the need to make public places accessible to people with visual disabilities, the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) put in place a number of requirements for signage in public buildings. Everyone who is responsible for most buildings – like an office or apartment complex – needs to install certain kinds of signs in specific places to make sure they’re navigable for people who have visual disabilities.
Blue Dot Signs can help you with the design, fabrication, installation of these ADA compliant signs in NJ, and we’re available to consult with any time you need help. Give us a call today to learn more, or to get a quote for our NJ ADA sign services.
The primary purpose of signs is to communicate information to as many people as possible. This is particularly important for signs that direct and orient people inside and around a building. With signs that are difficult to understand or see, it can be much harder to get around and accomplish what you want to get done. ADA signs such as Braille signs, pictogram signs, and more ensure that people of any ability can easily navigate a space.
Standard ADA signs can be customized in many ways, so that they’re both code compliant and fitting for your business’s brand. However, in order to make things faster and easier, businesses often use sign templates that are already known to be compliant. When following regulations, you often find that a specific simple design is the result.
Some features that ADA signs must incorporate depending on what type of sign they are included :
Some ADA signs, like restroom signs with male and female figures on them, usually require pictograms to further reduce any confusion.
Within the templates for ADA signs, we can customize these signs in a variety of colors and sizes to match a specific look. ADA signs are generally made from plastic since the material is affordable and durable, but there are other materials available as needed.
For companies that are interested in making their other signage accessible to their ADA customers - such as promotional materials, building directories, and others - we can also help apply the same principles of ADA compliant signage so that all customers can engage with your products or services.
While ADA signs are often required, there are still several benefits to choosing signs made by a professional and experienced company like Blue Dot. Our signs are:
Many properties require ADA signage, but the exact locations and requirements will depend on your specific building. Our services can help you identify which signs you need and where they should be installed for compliance.
Signs that identify a room that is permanently used for a specific purpose must be ADA compliant. Some examples of space that must have ADA compliant signs include:
Directory signs, parking signs, and temporary signs that will be displayed for seven days or fewer aren’t generally required to be ADA compliant.
If you’re not sure whether ADA compliant elements are needed for a particular room’s sign, it’s usually best to err on the side of caution. Adding Braille and raised lettering doesn’t cost that much more and failing to include them on a sign that requires them can result in significant fines. In addition, because ADA signs are also better for any visually impaired customers, the more you can help them navigate your property, the better it is for their experience.
For your new property or to update an existing one, Blue Dot Signs can ensure you have the correct ADA signs installed. The combination of your branding or design with our standard ADA templates makes it easy to create signs that fit with your company. If you need additional signage or a replacement, we can also fabricate signs that match those already installed, whether we made the original signs or not.
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