Airports get you where you want to go. You won’t always get there on time, but they do their best to move you from one destination to another safely and efficiently. Everything about an airport should be designed with that need for efficiency in mind. Proper ADA signs will help any airport that aims to be more usable and more efficient.
In 1990, the Americans With Disabilities Act was passed to protect people with disabilities, including the blind and those in wheelchairs. Businesses must comply with ADA requirements by using highly visible, accessible signs.
What makes a sign ADA-compliant? ADA-compliance can be achieved by considering:
- the sign’s size.
- fonts used in lettering and their dimensions
- font colors as well as font backgrounds, which should be uniform throughout
- Grade 2 Braille additions
- where signs are posted
ADA signs are easy for those with disabilities to read. They should feature high-contrast letters and may be tactile, so no italics or script-like fonts.
Customers with visual disabilities rely on ADA-compliant signs to find their way through an airport, just as other people rely on the many signs they see during their journey. Without ADA signs posted in regular places, an airport can quickly become a very confusing place to someone with vision problems or another disability.
We can help you order the right ADA-compliant signs and install them in the correct places so that all your visitors will feel welcome, regardless of their disability.
Despite what some people think, ADA signs don’t need to be boring. While there are standards, they won’t seem “invisible.” On the contrary, ADA-compliant signage should be consistent across the board and still meet all the requirements of ADA-compliance.
As a full-service sign and graphics company, we will help you design the best signs for your business. We can make sure that your signage reflects your style and branding, while at the same time staying within the framework of ADA-compliant signs.
Airports are for all people. With the proper ADA signs, you’re sending a message that your business values all of its visitors. Open your doors to the world and all its people. Our design team can develop the best ADA-compliant sign package for your business. Reach out to us today.