Accessible signage
Braille and tactile signs that everyone can read
Braille signs are essential for people with visual impairments. Raised characters and braille let every visitor find washrooms, stairs, exits and rooms on their own, so everyone in your facility has the same information.
Commonly used for
- Washrooms
- Stairwells and floor numbers
- Exits
- Elevators
- Room and suite IDs
- Accessible entrances
Options
- Raised text and braille
- Tactile characters and braille on the same sign, so the message can be read by sight or by touch.
- Pictograms
- Washroom, accessible washroom, accessible entrance and other symbols, alone or alongside text.
- High-contrast colours
- Light-on-dark or dark-on-light colour combinations that stay easy to read for people with low vision.
- Built to your spec
- Tell us the standard or drawings your project follows, whether AODA, the Ontario Building Code or ADA, and we will make the signs to match.
Examples
Sample layouts
A few common wordings and colour combinations to get you started. Every sign is made to order with your text, size and colours.
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Room number with braille
STAIR B
Stairwell ID with braille
ELEVATOR
Elevator sign with braille
EXIT
Exit sign with braille
WASHROOM
Washroom sign with pictograms and braille
MEETING ROOM
Room ID with braille
Frequently asked questions
- What is the difference between AODA and ADA signs?
- ADA is the accessibility standard in the United States. In Ontario, accessible signage falls under the AODA and the Ontario Building Code. "ADA signs" is often used as a general name for braille and tactile signs. Let us know which standard your project uses.
- Which rooms usually need braille signs?
- Washrooms, stairwells, exits, elevators and permanent rooms such as offices and suites are the most common. Your architect or accessibility plan will list exactly which signs are needed.
- Can braille signs match the rest of our signage?
- Yes. We can match the colours, sizes and style of your room ID and directional signs so the whole building looks consistent.
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Need braille & tactile signs? Tell us what you need
Send us the sizes, quantities, colours and planned use, and we will get back to you with a quote as soon as possible.