ADA School Signs

ADA School Office Signage Is Mandatory

All educational buildings — both public and private — must display a variety of ADA school signs. The law outlines wording, design, and placement. According to the statute, ADA school signs are required in most:

• Classrooms
• Offices
• Supply closets
• Locker rooms
• Restrooms
• Cafeterias and break rooms

Tactile and Braille Signs

ADA-sanctioned signage should include tactile lettering and Grade 2 Braille to ensure compliance. So what's the difference between Grade 1 and Grade 2 Braille? The former only includes dots corresponding to letters. The latter incorporates short-hand symbols that stand for words or phrases. What’s the distinction between tactile and braille signs? Braille is an alphabet; tactile can mean raised words or graphic inclusions. To determine the ADA signage requirements that pertain to your space, consult with a sign maker.

ADA Restroom Signs

The Americans with Disabilities Act requires business owners and government managers to post ADA restroom signs. The signs must indicate the facility's sex — Men, Women, or Unisex — and bathrooms for disabled patrons must also be clearly labeled. ADA school restroom signage may use the words boy and girl.

Typically, every restroom needs two signs — one on the door and one on the wall next to the door's handle side. The ones on doors don't need to include braille lettering, only words and pictograms. Why did lawmakers settle on these stipulations? Well, people who are hard of hearing don't want to stand right in front of doors to determine what's behind them, and it's more convenient for visually impaired folks to see signage directly on doors.

Quality School Office Signage that Lasts

STOPSignsAndMore.com is your one-stop-shop for all ADA-compliant school sign needs. Why chose us? All of our products:

• Comply with regulations outlined in the Americans with Disabilities Act.
• Are made of durable materials that last for years.
• Easily mount on doors and walls thanks to their foam backing, which is always included.
• Come in either acrylic or brushed-aluminum for a more upscale look.

Get in touch today. Whether you need tactile and braille signs for a school, office building, or even a public park, STOPSignsAndMore.com will get the job done right.