Compliant ADA Signs in Airports

Airports can be busy, imposing places. It’s easy to get lost in one or to feel turned around when trying to find the terminal or gate you need, especially when you’re in a hurry. There are businesses, shops, restaurants, bars and seating areas, and every airport should be about making the visitors who come there feel welcomed and happy. Proper ADA signage is a vital part of that.

The ADA is a federal law that that says people with disabilities have access to every building and facility, no matter what it is. The law mandates that business owners make “reasonable accommodations” to people with disabilities. Everyone has to have access to the relevant parts of the building, including restroom facilities.

ADA Signs are Functional

An ADA sign is a little different to other signs because it features tactile, high-contrast letters which are easy to read or feel with your fingers. This helps visually-impaired and blind people.

ADA signs are required throughout your facility, whether that is an office building or an airport. There are over 2.5 million Americans who are legally blind, and ADA-compliant signs are ever so helpful in helping them to get around. Senior citizens, too, and those affected by glaucoma or macular degeneration also need assistance in ‘seeing.’

What are ADA Requirements?

For any place in the airport where people walk, sit or use, ADA signs are mandatory. All of these spaces are required to have ADA-compliant business signs. This also includes restrooms and vending areas as well as stairwells.

In addition to the signs themselves, ADA signs must be correctly installed. These types of signs are required to be mounted between 60 inches at its highest point and 48 inches at its lowest point.

For single doors, such as those found at restrooms, the ADA sign must be mounted on the wall closest to the latch side of the door. For double doors, the sign should be situated to the right of the right-side door.

Making ADA Signs Shine

Every sign in an airport, especially those that do not concern arrivals and departures, can be attractive. They can also add to your brand name. ADA-signage isn’t all-one-size-fits-all. There are options and flexibility built into ADA signs, while still complying with ADA regulations.

The next time you are in the market for ADA signs give us a call. We will show you how to make the most of your ADA signage.