Blog Post | Jul 15, 2025
Considerations for ADA Sign Compliance
Ordering ADA signs can be a complex process. These key focus areas will help your team create effective signs.
Check out these four key areas of focus to create accessible and effective ADA-compliant signs.
- Height Consistency: The text at the bottom of the sign should be between 48” and 60” from the floor while ensuring consistency across different sign sizes.
- Symbols: Implement the appropriate pictograms (raised or, such as a symbol for stairs or restroom, or the International Symbol of Accessibility (ISA) symbol for wheelchair access.
- Tactile Signage: All ADA signs must be marked with rounded, raised (braille), and visual characters (the well-known ISA. The signs must also have a non-glare finish and color contrast.
- Avoiding Mistakes: Minimize glare, create safe edges, and double-check braille for errors. Prototyping and field reviews can catch these small but critical issues.