ADA PRINT REQUIREMENTS EASILY HANDLED
Braille, Disability & General ADA Signage
As your local Phoenix printer, we can help you with ADA signage printing to ensure it complies with local and national building codes as well as the Americans with Disabilities Act. Once your design and construction professionals specify the correct ADA signage for your project, contact PRI Graphics. We will make sure you get them printed and installed correctly.
Your printer for ADA signs must have specialized print and sign equipment to handle the job and at PRI Graphics & Signs, we have that equipment in-house. This allows us to get your job done quickly and at a reasonable cost.
Need help with your ADA signage requirements? We can help. Please email or call our print professionals at (602) 393-3131 or toll-free at (877) 409-8889.
ADA Signage Requirements
In the United States, the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA) has strict rules about ADA accessible signage in public buildings such as office buildings, schools, restaurants, and hotels. The objective of these standards is to ensure easy access, consistency, and a positive interactive experience for all persons with disabilities, regardless of what type of public building they visit.
Whether you need wayfinding signage or ADA signage printing for your building’s entrance, elevator, bathroom, or other location, the requirements are quite specific for:
- Braille
- Text sizing
- Signage material
- Sing location
- Mounting & installation
At PRI Graphics, we specialize in printing all types of signage and understand the ADA requirements. We can ensure that your new ADA signs are completely compliant.
Important Rules to Think About
Below, we cover the basics so you can have a better understanding of what is required in ADA sign printing:
- ADA signs must have a non-glare finish.
- Colors must be contrasting.
- Fonts and Text Characters must be in UPPERCASE.
- You must use a San Serif font.
- You cannot use condensing or Italics.
- Pictograms & ISA symbols (ie – wheelchair access) must be included where applicable.
- Both employee and public areas require the proper signage.
- There are exact sizing and spacing standards for Braille.
- You must know the difference between raised characters, letter-for-letter, and Grade 2 Braille, and when to use each of them.
Please email or call us at (602) 393-3131 or toll-free at (877) 409-8889 to learn more about ADA signage printing and the necessary requirements.
ADA Signage FAQs
What is ADA signage?
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulates ADA signage including where the architectural signs are required, how the signs need to be designed, and how and where ADA signs should and should not be installed.
When was the ADA signed into law?
On July 26, 1990, President George H.W. Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) into law.
Where are ADA signs required?
In general, all architectural signs must be ADA compliant on all local and state government facilities plus public and commercial buildings such as retail stores, theatres, restaurants, office buildings, educational complexes, etc.
What makes a sign ADA compliant?
The Americans with Disabilities Act has specific rules on what makes a sign ADA compliant, which include among others, high contrast, non-glare, specific fonts and font sizes, location of installation, etc.
What is ADA height for signage?
The maximum height for ADA signage is between 48 and 60 inches as measured from the floor to the bottom of the sign.
What does ADA stand for in signs?
ADA is short for the Americans with Disabilities Act. ADA signs are also known as braille signs.
How do you make an ADA sign?
ADA signs must be made according to the requirements and rules of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Commercial printers adhere to ADA rules and can ensure that your signs are ADA compliant.