ADA Signs
At Custom Signs, we offer custom and templated ADA signs to make your business welcoming and inclusive. Our signs comply with ADA Standards, featuring Grade 2 braille, high-contrast colors, and a matte finish to enhance accessibility and inclusivity.
ADA Signs: Official ADA Signage Requirements
According to the Americans with Disabilities Act, every building that offers access to the public must have appropriate signage posted to mark specific locations, such as restrooms and exits. At CustomSigns.com, we create ADA-compliant plastic signs with braille that meet current United States regulatory standards. Shop this section for pre-designed and custom ADA restroom signs, exit signs, room name signage, and stairwell signs.
Accessibility for Everyone
Creating an ADA-compliant building ensures all customers have a safe and pleasant experience while also protecting your business from liability. When a building is missing necessary accessibility and braille signs, there is a higher potential for fines to be levied; however, the government works with businesses to become compliant, even offering tax incentives to help meet the cost of compliance. For more information about where to hang ADA signs, we have a helpful blog that provides height requirements and which rooms these signs should be posted for.
Custom Signs ADA Signage Features:
Tactile (raised characters in San Serif)
Compliant Grade 2 (contracted) braille
All uppercase fonts that are required by law to be between 5/8” and 2” high
Appropriate pictograms that show the accessibility of their corresponding room
High-contrast color combinations with a matte finish for optimal visibility
Templated and customizable designs
Custom Braille Signs
We are committed to helping you make signs accessible to everyone, including those who are blind or visually impaired. That's why we create all of our signs in contracted (Grade 2) braille for ADA compliance. You even have the choice to design your own custom braille sign. Although our design wizard shows your custom braille in uncontracted (Grade 1) braille, your design will be produced and sent to you in standard ADA-compliant Grade 2 braille.
Grade 2 braille is the more commonly used form of braille in the United States and is the required braille grade for ADA-compliant signs. Compared to Grade 1 braille, which is a one-to-one translation of each letter or punctuation mark, Grade 2 braille includes contractions and punctuations that allow for faster reading. When creating our signs in Grade 2 braille, we follow the rules of the official braille of the U.S, UEB (Unified English Braille). This ensures that our signs are ADA-compliant, accurate, and easy to read for people who are blind or visually impaired.
| Grade 1 | Grade 2 |
|---|---|
| Not appropriate for ADA signage | Appropriate for ADA signage |
| One-to-one translation of each word and punctuation | Uses contractions for easier and faster reading |
| Uses more space on a sign | Uses less space on a sign |
| Complies to the rules of UEB (Unified English Braille) | Complies to the rules of UEB (Unified English Braille) |
Customers are responsible for ensuring ADA compliance for any fully customized signs ordered. If you are unsure about your design, please reference ADA Sign Requirements or contact our customer service team.
| Sign Type | Uses |
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| Custom ADA Signs |
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| ADA Restroom Signs |
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| ADA Room Signs |
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| Entrance & Exit Signs |
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| Handicap Parking Signs |
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| Braille & Tactile Signs |
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Custom Signs ADA Signage FAQs
ADA-compliant signs should include Grade 2 braille,
tactile (raised) lettering, high color contrast, a matte sign finish,
and
various height and border requirements. For a more in-depth look, please
read through the U.S. Access Board’s ADA sign guide. |
You can type your desired text into our design
wizard to
have it converted to braille. Simply type your custom text and click the
“Braille” button. Please note that your braille will appear in the
design
tool as Grade 1 braille. However, when the sign is produced,
ADA-compliant
Grade 2 braille will be used in order to meet ADA standards. |
Grade 2 braille is the standard in the US and is
required for ADA-compliant signs. Unlike Grade 1 braille's one-to-one
letter
translation, Grade 2 includes contractions for faster reading. |
ADA signs indoors are often used for directional signs or labeling. Many
businesses ensure that rooms are labeled correctly with tactile text and
braille showing room numbers, restrooms, and any general wayfinding. |
ADA signs serve various purposes outdoors, including designating
exterior
entrances and aiding in wayfinding, labeling outdoor restrooms or
facilities, and providing general information at parks, campuses, or
events. |
With proper care, your custom ADA sign can last more than five years. In
harsher weather environments or with high sun exposure, the lifespan can
decrease. |
To keep your ADA sign vibrant and clean, we suggest cleaning your sign
with
warm soapy water and a rag when you see any stains. You can also help
lengthen your sign's life by placing it out of direct sunlight if
possible.
The less bending, the better; placing your sign on a flat surface will
also
help to extend its use. |
ADA Sign Resources
Learn how to create the right ADA signage for your business needs with our helpful blogs that lead you through ADA guidelines and styling.
