ADA Materials & Methodologies Presenation

Wayfinding is designed to navigate people though the built environment

ADA laws require signage and elements in public spaces so blind people can navigate

People with visual impairments also benefit for ADA laws

ADA signs have multiple elements to handle the needs of the blind and visually impaired

Nobody would be able to navigate a hallway or facility without signs

ADA signs are in public and commercial facilities and are tied into non-residential

construction

5 Primary Ways to Fabricate ADA Signs

Thermoform

Material is formed in a molding press where Braille and tactile are created using an

engraved mold

More Information: Best Signs, CO | Bell Company, AL

Sand-Carved

Tactile and Braille is created using a sandblast technique

More Information: Best Signs, CO | Mohawk Signs, NY

Raster and Applied

Braille is created using the Raster Braille method and tactile is applied with adhesive

More Information: Accent Signs, MN | Park Place Sign, MO

Photo-Engraved

Metal signs, magnesium and zinc, are chemically etched to create tactile and Braille

More Information: Dixie Graphics, TN | Advanced Corp, MN

Photopolymer

Photopolymer resin is exposued to UV light and processed in plain water to create Braille and

tactile

Photopolymer process is design for high volume production and quality

More Information: Nova Polymers, NJ

DOJ Takes Action

2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design

ADA penalites increased in 2014 to $75k for first violation and $150k for subsequent

violations

10 states have accessibility inspectors making ADA compliance more important than ever

There are several good resources for ADA Sign information

Accessibility & The ADA 2010 Standard (SAD) For Room Identification SignsProgram # 2010 Standard | Provider # K325

Nova Polymers hosts quaretly ADA accessibility webinars

Novacryl® Photopolymer Products Webinar Series

Nova Polymers also hosts monthly Novacryl Photopolymer Product webinars

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