Architects' Guide: How to Design With ADA Signage

Architects' Guide: How to Design With ADA Signage

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The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) turned 30 years old in 2020. Originally passed in 1990, the major revision to the Standards for Accessible Design (SAD) in 2010 gave the law more teeth — compliance is now required and enforceable on the federal level.

Since the ADA views visual impairments as a disability covered under the Act, there are specific guidelines pertaining to signage products. The two categories covered under interior signage are Wall Mounted, Ceiling Mounted or Projected. Within the Wall Mounted category, Identification of permanent room signs, Directional signs and Informational signs are covered. Within the Ceiling or Projected Mounted category, Directional and Information signs are covered.

Learning Objectives

In this webinar, you'll learn how to:

• Obtain a better understanding of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
• Review ADA guidelines in terms of architectural signage.
• Explain the litigation risks to building owners for non-compliance.
• Learn about the 2010 SAD Standards and enforcement process.
• Identify the latest ADA signage material and manufacturing processes.

About Estevan Garza

Estevan Garza is the Product Manager for Inpro, where he works collectively with the Sales, Manufacturing and Design teams to bring exciting new products to the commercial market.

Host: Hannah Feniak

Hannah Feniak is Architizer’s Managing Editor. When she’s not leading our talented team of writers and interviewing the industry’s most innovative designers, Hannah is likely to be found exploring the latest exhibition openings. A trained art historian and educator with a focus on architecture and urbanism, Hannah holds degrees from McGill University in Montreal and NYU.

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