ADA Compliant and ADA Accessibility Signs for Wellington FL

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The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulates the equal accessibility to products and services by those with and without disabilities. Signage is one part of these regulations. When ordering ADA signs for Wellington, FL, businesses that must comply with the Act, issues of character size, mounting locations and heights, tactile reading opportunities and color contrasts as well as symbol usage factor into the design of the products. To make it a bit easier for our business clients to understand the details involved in ADA signage requirements, the Stellar Signs & Graphics experts have put together this handy FAQ section.

Q: Which signs must comply with the Act?

A: Your accessible parking spaces must feature ADA-compliant signage that identifies them as reserved for use by disabled motorists. On the inside, the markers identifying permanent room designations as well as emergency signage must meet the guidelines. Examples include emergency exit signs, directional signs identifying escape routes and stairs, and those markers that point out rescue areas for consumers using wheelchairs.

Q: Can I use my favorite font on interior signs?

A: Unless your favorite font is Helvetica Regular, Arial or displays a similar style, you may not be able to use it. The goal is to provide visually impaired consumers with signage that features clear letter displays. For raised characters, the typeface of choice is sans serif, which includes the aforementioned fonts.

Q: How can I make the contrast color rule work with my company’s colors?

A: The ideal color contrast is 70 percent. For businesses that use stark contrasts, such as black and white, this is not a problem. Those who rely on orange and blue, for example, may have a more difficult time. When working with business clients who want to incorporate their business colors but have a hard time achieving the contrast requirement, we recommend the alteration of the colors. For example, darken your blue and lighten the orange until you reach the distinct contrast.

Q: Can I adjust signage installation points that do not interfere with my wall art?

A: The law specifies ADA-compliant signage mounts. For example, a sign installed by a single door needs to be set up on the latch side. Height restrictions vary slightly, but a minimum installation height is 27 inches. Our technicians can work with you to determine the ideal mounting setup for your particular venue.

Q: Can you help me with ADA accessibility signs in Wellington, FL?

A: Yes, we can. We specialize in the design, manufacture and compliant installation of all types of ADA signs. Whether you need products for the parking lot, rescue area signage, service animal rule displays or accessibility labels, our graphic artists help you to navigate the labyrinth of standards and requirements. Moreover, we can help you inventory your existing signs to discover what markers you are still missing.

Whether you are outfitting a new building or office for the first time, or you are replacing existing signs to harmonize with a recent interior design overhaul or rebranding effort, we can help you order the signs that you need. Doing so prevents the commission of products that you do not necessarily have to install at this time. Contact us today to learn more about ADA compliant and ADA accessibility signs and how the requirements affect your business.

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This post was written by Bonnita Calhoun