Hotel signs help to direct guests in and around your hospitality location. Signs are used to indicate emergency exits, bathrooms, and, of course, rooms. In order to best serve all of your guests, it’s important that your hotel, lodge, or Airbnb uses ADA-compliant braille signs. This way, you can make navigating your location more convenient and safe for guests with visual impairments.
Keep reading to learn about ADA signage requirements and how custom braille door signs from National Hospitality Supply can help meet those needs.
ADA Signage Guidelines
ADA compliance guidelines often change. It’s important to ensure that you are compliant with these guidelines not only to prevent potential lawsuits but to provide guests with the best possible experience, no matter their disability.
Here are the ADA signage guidelines for 2019 that you’ll want to be aware of to ensure your location meets all of the requirements. To start, braille signs must go on the same side of the door as the latch/handle. Sign characters should be between 48-60 inches off the floor, and the sign needs to be positioned in a way so that people can stand and read it without impeding the door.
Other important ADA signage guidelines to be aware of include:
- Non-glare surface
- Contrast between background and lettering
- Braille signs need to be in all uppercase
- Font must be sans-serif
- Letters need to be between 5/8-2 inches in height
- Rounded dots must be used, not squared dots
By following these ADA signage rules, you can ensure that your hospitality location is compliant with the law and that it meets accessibility needs for those with visual impairments.
High-Quality Yet Affordable ADA Room Signs
If you need to purchase braille hotel room signs in bulk, you want to find a company that offers a variety of stylized options without the high cost. At National Hospitality Supply, we sell a wide range of braille signs that will meet your guests’ needs.
Braille Door Number Signs
Our Braille Door Number Signs are available in all sorts of shapes, sizes, and colors. These signs can be customized to match your location's branding. Choose our square Horizon 4x4 room number signs for a classic shape, or try out Nova 4x4 signs for a whimsical and unique option.
All of our braille door number signs are ADA compliant and are made with 1/16" thick plastic for added weight and durability.
Deluxe ADA Braille Door Number Plates
Our Deluxe ADA Braille Door Number Plates use grade II braille that's printed on 1/16" thick plastic. Each sign uses a matte finish to ensure the sign doesn't produce a glare.
These signs are available in a wide range of colors, including black, blue, green, gold, gray, silver, white, and others. Each color is approved for indoor and outdoor use.
Custom ADA Braille Ocean Series Door Number Plates
Looking for braille signs to match your location’s beach, ocean, or water theme? If so, our Custom ADA Braille Ocean Series Door Number Plates are the perfect ADA room signs for your hotel or lodge.
These signs feature a wave border and are available in 12 different matte finish colors that will fit any decor. Each sign is made with 1/16" thick plastic and can be customized to be installed with an adhesive back or predrilled holes for screws.
You can customize these signs with a pictograph for an extra $1.
HighRise ADA Braille Room Number Sign
Our HighRise ADA Braille Room Number Sign is the perfect fit for a contemporary or modern hotel. The signs offer a unique design that will add a touch of flair to any hotel hallway.
These signs attach using adhesive-back strips and are available in 44 different colors and five fonts. Symbols can also be added to indicate additional information, such as no smoking, no pets, and handicap accessible.
Villa ADA Braille Room Number Sign
The Villa ADA Braille Room Number Sign offers a unique design to accent your hospitality location. These braille room number signs are available in 44 colors and five fonts. Each sign is 4x4 inches and has a 1/8" overall thickness. The signs can be customized to include symbols such as handicap accessible, no pets, and no smoking to provide additional information to guests.
Horizon ADA Braille Room Number Sign
If you’re looking for simplistic yet stylish and functional hotel room signs, be sure to choose the Horizon ADA Braille Room Number Sign. These signs are ADA compliant and are available in 44 different colors. The design is modern yet simple enough to fit in with any decor and scheme. Our Horizon signs attach via adhesive-back strips and can also include symbols to indicate a non-smoking or handicap accessible room.
Choose National Hospitality Supply for Your ADA Braille Room Signs
For all of yourbraille room number signs, look no further than National Hospitality Supply. We offer a wide range of ADA-compliant signs that will ensure your location meets ADA regulations and is accessible for guests of all types.
Browse all of our braille signs and other hotel signage on our website!
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1. https://www.accentsignage.com/wp-content/uploads/ADA-Quick-Reference.pdf