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Braille & Tactile Signs in Hamilton

Accessible signage that helps everyone find their way, designed around Ontario accessibility considerations while keeping your brand intact.

Grade 1 braille
Tactile lettering
Matte, glare-free finish

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Tactile exit sign sample with raised lettering and braille

Tactile washroom sign sample with Grade 1 braille

OVERVIEW

About braille signs

In Ontario, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) addresses the need to remove barriers for people with disabilities in built environments. Braille and tactile signs are a key part of that, and the main places they are needed include stairwells, exits, washrooms, room names, directional signs and elevators.

We work with you to address current protocols while still maintaining your unique brand image. Every sign is designed and made to order, so it fits your space, your colours and the information your visitors need. Because requirements can vary by building and project, we recommend confirming the specific rules that apply to your site with your architect, building manager or accessibility advisor.

QUICK FACTS

Grade 1 braille
Tactile lettering
Matte, glare-free finish

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MATERIALS & OPTIONS

Design considerations

Good braille signage depends on details that make it readable by touch and by sight.

01
Tactile lettering
Raised characters in a sans serif font, using combined upper and lower case letters.
02
Grade 1 braille
Canadian signage typically uses Grade 1 braille, compared to Grade 2 braille in the U.S. under the ADA.
03
Tonal contrast
A tonal contrast of at least 70 per cent between characters and background.
04
Matte surfaces
Matte or glare-free finishes so signs stay easy to read under any lighting.

APPLICATIONS

Where it works

Braille and tactile signs belong anywhere people need to identify a space or find their way.

Washrooms
Exits and stairwells
Elevators
Room names and numbers
Directional signs
Offices, schools and public buildings

GALLERY

Braille Signs examples

Accessible elevator sign sample with braille

The images shown are examples of the materials that can be produced. They are not intended to represent specific work created for a client.

HOW ORDERING WORKS

Four steps to your braille signs.

01
List your rooms and doors
Send a list or floor plan of the spaces that need signs and the wording for each.
02
Confirm requirements
Check the accessibility requirements for your building so we can design to them.
03
Approve the design
We prepare a proof showing layout, colours, tactile text and braille placement.
04
Production
Signs are produced to the approved design and labelled for easy installation.

FAQ

Braille Signs FAQ

Still have a question? Call 905-662-1110 or send us your project details.

Do braille signs have to look plain?

No. We work with you to address accessibility protocols while still maintaining your unique brand image, including your colours and style within the design considerations.

What type of braille is used in Ontario?

Signage in Canada typically uses Grade 1 braille, while the U.S. uses Grade 2 under the ADA. Confirm the requirement for your project with your architect or accessibility advisor.

Can you tell me exactly what my building needs?

We can explain common design considerations, but requirements can vary by building and project. Please confirm the rules that apply to your site, and we will make signs to that specification.

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