The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) went into effect nearly a quarter century ago with the mission of ending discrimination against people with disabilities in the workplace. There were rules for where signs must be mounted and what they must look like in the many ADA guidelines. For instance, the requirements specifically refer to using signs that feature tactile, symbolic, pictorial, and verbal information.
For proper compliance, it is vital that your organization knows about the details and scope of the rules. You will improve the experience of visitors to your building no matter their abilities when you follow the guidelines. Thankfully, The Sign Center can help you out with ADA signs for office buildings in New Providence, NJ.
Types of ADA Signs
There is a seemingly endless selection of ADA signage options. Here are some of the most popular solutions:
- Wayfinding Signs – These are helpful both inside and outside of your venue. On the outside, they show handicapped visitors where the accessible entrances are. On the interior, they lead the way to elevators and other amenities.
- Braille Signs – Grade II Braille is required to identify most permanent use rooms inside of your office building. We are equipped to create signs with Grade II Braille, including suites signs, directories, and more.
- Restroom Signs – When nature calls, guests in your building need to know where to answer. We have a variety of standard ADA compliant signs, or we can fabricate custom markers for your facility. Though they are not required in New Jersey, we recommend using triangular signs for men’s rooms and circular signs for women’s rooms so they are easily recognizable.
- Handicapped Parking Signs – Depending on the size of your parking area, you are required to have a certain number of handicapped parking spots. These should be clearly labeled and also include the penalties associated with unauthorized parking in these spaces.
Incorporate Your Branding into Your ADA Signage
Many facility managers come to us looking for the most affordable ADA signage we have available, and we are more than happy to help them out. However, these clients are missing out on one of the most important opportunities signage affords an organization: the chance to build their brand. For a little extra, we can supply you with ADA signs that feature your custom branding, including the colors, fonts, and logos you use on your other marketing materials. This will also give your signage an added level of authority.
We should say that there are rare circumstances where corporate colors or fonts do not meet ADA requirements. For instance, ADA compliant signs are typically required to have sans-serif fonts and a background-to-copy color contrast of at least 70 percent. However, we are skilled at balancing your branding with the requirements.
Regardless of whether you choose standard or custom ADA signs for office buildings in New Providence, NJ, you will make your venue more attractive to people of all abilities when you improve its accessibility. To get started today, contact The Sign Center for a free consultation.
