Why High-Quality ADA Signs Matter for Your Business
The Social Security Administration (SSA) defines a disability as ‘the inability to engage in any substantial gainful activity (SGA) by reason of any medically determinable physical or mental impairment(s).’
In that sense, a disability can affect someone in a wide variety of ways.
Vision, movement, thinking, memory, learning, communication, hearing, mental health, independent living, social interactions, relationships, decision-making, accessibility, employment – it’s the list that never ends.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 61 million adults in the United States are living with some type of a disability – some of which are more severe than others.
To put that into perspective, that’s more than 25% of the adult population.
What Is the Americans With Disabilities Act?
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is federal civil rights law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability just as other civil rights laws prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, etc.
The purpose of the ADA is simple: to ensure equality and fair opportunity to all.
It was signed into law on July 26, 1990 by then-President George H.W. Bush, and was amended by his son, then-President George W. Bush, on September 25, 2008, by the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA).
Being federal law, violators of the ADA are often met with harsh punishments.
Legal action, lawsuits, complaints, fines, fees, injunctions, operational disruptions, reputational damage, government intervention – violating the ADA is never a good idea, no matter what the circumstance.
Benefits of ADA-Compliant Signs for Your Business
Complying with the rigorous standards and regulations spelled out by the ADA is much easier said than done – especially when you consider all the moving parts that play a role in maintaining ADA compliance.
ADA signs are specially designed, high-contrast signs that feature braille and raised tactile characters – making them much more visible, accessible, and useful to those who are visually or physically impaired.
Some of the most important and common ADA signs include room identification signs, temporary signs, wayfinding signs, parking signs, entrance and exit signs, bathroom signs, braille signs, informational signs, and accessible features.
Though they serve different purposes, all types of ADA signs play a part in one common goal – and that’s to remove barriers, improve safety, achieve inclusivity, boost brand image, and maintain compliance.
Are you looking for high-quality ADA signs for your business? Are you worried that your existing ADA signage isn’t meeting ADA sign standards and regulations? Is your custom ADA signage due for an upgrade?
If you answered ‘yes’ to any of the questions above, then you’ve come to the right place. Contact one of our sign experts to get started with your ADA signage order! Call now: 502-454-4321
