Braille is a famous sensory communication system with raised dots representing numbers, alphabets, and musical notes. The relief design uses a code of 63 various characters, consisting of one to six tactile points in each, arranged in the form of a six-position figure or cell.
Since the 19th century, the Braille system has enabled millions of visually impaired individuals worldwide to receive education, acquire new knowledge, engage in hobbies and other everyday forms of communication. So naturally, it will be a good idea to integrate this element with your door signage.
Braille Signs Features
A Braille exit sign is an information signage with text, which is made in relief Braille and consists of a combination of convex dots 0.7 mm high and 1.5 mm in diameter. The font, developed in the 19th century by Frenchman Louis Braille can be read by touch with your fingers.
What language is Braille used in?
Braille is a font – it is not a language. It is a tactile alphabet used to write in almost every language. ADA is used, for example, in English, Chinese, Spanish, Arabic, Latvian and many other languages. There is an “Olympiad” in Braille. It is an annual event for the students that is held with the support of the Braille Institute, which is held in Los Angeles.
What Color Should the Braille Plates Be?
Information about the purpose of the room, duplicated in Braille, should be placed next to the entrance door, to the side of the door handle. Signage and symbols should be of contrasting shades concerning the background: light signs on a dark background or dark ones on a light background.
Information signs on the purpose of the areas, made using Braille, are installed at a height of 1.5 m from the floor and at a distance of 0.1 m from the edge of the door.
Choosing the Size of Braille Ssign Board
To place a tactile sign on the entrance group, the sizes 300×400, 400 x 600, and 500 x 600 mm are most often used.
Actually, the size depends on the amount of information that you plan to place on the plate. If it contains the name of the institution, opening hours, address + Braille, it is recommended to choose the size 400×600. If there is less information on the signage, then the size 300×400 is suitable. If you also plan to schedule the services provided, then the recommended size is 500×600.
The schools and kindergartens most often take 300×400 mm ADA plaques. The public service centers, clinics, libraries, and universities take 400×600 mm signs. The sports centers and other organisations with a wide range of services purchase tactile plaques with Braille 500 x 600 mm.
Where Can I Buy Braille Exit Plates?
You can purchase ADA plates at the Bsign store. There is a wide range of products available there, and you can choose an item that suits your goals and building.
The plates and signs using tactile Braille, presented in the Bsign store, stand out in the market with the following properties:
- All plaques made in Braille comply with international standards.
- The symbols on the plates are embossed, and 1.5 mm high.
- All products are resistant to vandalism, and they tolerate mechanical influences well, as well as any weather conditions.
- The main text is also made in three-dimensional letters, which, in turn, increases readability if a person with limited eyesight is not familiar with Braille.
- The technology used involves the use of modern production equipment, which improves product quality. At the same time, the price remains affordable for most consumers.
- ADA signs and signs are made of stainless steel, acrylic glass, and wood. Fonts are applied to the surface of the plates using chemical welding technology. For additional protection of the image, the plates come with weather-resistant enamel.
If you care about customers and guests, install such signs at the entrance to the building and not only there.
