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Is your new business space ADA-compliant? Have you made sure that your business is inclusive, welcoming, and supportive of people with disabilities? If not, it’s time to install ADA signs on-site of your business!
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal law that disallows discrimination against people with disabilities, such as visual, cognitive, or physical disabilities. This law has very specific guidelines on how to achieve accessibility and inclusivity in public businesses.
ADA signs must be installed in certain places and to identify specific rooms or spaces in your business. For example, any permanent room, space, or feature must be identified, such as restrooms, elevators, and emergency exits. This type of signage may include Braille dots, visual characters, raised characters, and/or pictograms. The requirements depend on the area or room the sign is meant to identify.
There are two basic categories for ADA Signs: identification of a permanent room, space, or feature and directional assistance. However, the features on the signage for these two different categories are the same:
This kind of sign is less rigid in its visual requirements, as simple directional arrows will work. The intention is to provide directions to specific resources, spaces, or areas. They are often paired with pictograms or other types of signage to ensure people understand what they are giving directions to.
There are two basic categories for ADA Signs: identification of a permanent room, space, or feature and directional assistance. However, the features on the signage for these two different categories are the same:
While ADA signs are required by law for American businesses, investing in these types of signs on your own is important for many reasons. The first step in creating an inclusive and welcoming environment is by ensuring that anyone and everyone who enters your business feels considered. This means that you have actively thought about the user experience of each person who may enter your business and tailored it to be accommodating.
Not only do they show that your business is welcoming and thinks of others, but they also allow ensure that all individuals can navigate your business, regardless of whether it is unfamiliar or not. ADA compliant signs are a simple way that help individuals with cognitive and visual impairments to navigate your business space and find the resources they need, such as the washrooms or correct offices.
Given the details for this type of signage are important, it is just as important to find a sign maker who knows the requirements for ADA signs. You’re in luck! Southlake Signs Tampa specializes in custom signage, including ADA compliant signage. As our values are integrity, respect, and a customer-centric approach to business, we strongly believe in making businesses inclusive, accessible, and welcoming to all individuals.
If your Tampa Bay business is ready to become inclusive and compliant, we are ready to help you do so. Give us a call to book your consultation today or visit our website for more information.
Come experience the ease of our customer focused approach. At Southlake Signs Tampa, we are committed to delivering reliable and accountable results that exceed your expectations.
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