{"id":628,"date":"2023-06-20T12:04:52","date_gmt":"2023-06-20T17:04:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/preferredpaving.com\/?p=628"},"modified":"2023-06-22T16:24:39","modified_gmt":"2023-06-22T21:24:39","slug":"why-its-crucial-to-follow-ada-signage-guidelines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/preferredpaving.com\/why-its-crucial-to-follow-ada-signage-guidelines\/","title":{"rendered":"Why It’s Crucial to Follow ADA Signage Guidelines"},"content":{"rendered":"

According to the CDC,\u00a027 percent<\/a>\u00a0of adults in the United States have a disability. If you have any disability, finding your way around a store, using the restroom, or staying off the slippery floors can be challenging.<\/p>\n

Simple things that people take for granted can make life difficult for someone with a disability. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was created to set the standard for businesses and public places to follow ADA signage guidelines.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re serving one of the millions of people who have a disability, you need ADA signs inside and outside your commercial building. Keep reading to learn what is ADA compliance and why businesses need accessible signs.<\/p>\n

ADA Signage Guidelines<\/h2>\n

Signage aims to make people aware of what\u2019s around the corner. Whether it\u2019s a sign for your office, a sign for a bathroom, or a hazard warning up ahead, signs are there to let people know what\u2019s waiting for them.<\/p>\n

You could be looking at substantial fines if you don’t have ADA-compliant signs. When ADA laws are broken, signage violation fines range between $75,000 and $150,000.<\/p>\n

All ADA-compliant signage has distinct\u00a0accessible elements<\/a>\u00a0and the need to be precise. The criteria are about ensuring your signage is easy to understand and read.<\/p>\n

ADA Compliant Signs<\/h2>\n

If you want your sign to be\u00a0ADA-compliant<\/a>, you’ll need to hang it outside a permanent interior room or space that will be used for at least seven days. Here are some examples of where signs should be placed.<\/p>\n