Is Braille Required for ADA Compliant Signage?
Braille isn’t always required for ADA compliant signage, but it usually is. Braille helps those with impaired sigh understand the signs and is usually required on signs that label rooms. However, the rules are a little more complicated than that and there are more ADA requirements than just braille. If you’re not sure your signs are ADA compliant in Milwaukee, our team can help. Read on to learn the basics of ADA sign compliance and reach out to us for specific advice about your situation. When is Braille Required? Braille is required on most kinds of wayfinding signs that you have throughout your property. If a sign is within arm’s reach and it labels a room, those are both good indicators that the sign needs braille. However, some signs will need to fulfill other ADA requirements beyond braille. Signs that need to follow ADA rules include: · Bathroom signs · Accessibility signs · Emergency signs · Exit signs · Door signs · Wayfinding signs in halls, etc. Other Requiremen...