Trivia: Is Universal Design and ADA Standards The Same Thing?
Although universal design is indirectly influenced by the ADA, there’s no direct correlation between the two. So what exactly does...
2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design Becomes Somewhat Simplified
Mar 15, 2012
So, the heavily discussed date of March 15, 2012 is finally upon us. The dilemma for some states of whether...
What Small Businesses Should Know about ADA Signage and Complying with the 2010 ADA Guidelines
Aug 31, 2011
We have talked about the new 2010 ADA Guidelines so much on Conversations about Signage that we sometimes fear our...
Crucial Elements of ADA-Compliant Architectural Signage Design
Aug 12, 2011
The architectural signage industry has been regulated for some time by the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), and ADA-compliant signage...
Applying Clarity to ADA Signage Contrast Requirements
Jun 30, 2011
“I thought the ADA mandates a minimum 70% contrast level for signage, but I don’t see this percentage noted in...
ADA Guidelines Should be Reviewed and Followed to Avoid Lawsuit Headaches
May 9, 2011
The recent article titled "Local handicapped activist accused of lawsuit abuse" by Brett Shipp on wfaa.com puts the spotlight on...
New ADA in the Design World: Sometimes, Less is More for ADA Signage
Apr 29, 2011
It’s not breaking news any longer to say “the Department of Justice finally updated and published new ADA guidelines.” What...
Revised ADA Guidelines Go into Effect March 15, 2011: Department of Justice Memo
Mar 14, 2011
A lot of people search for ADA signage information on this blog, and we wanted to keep you informed of...
Getting Your Message Across the “Right” Way — Fonts, Grammar, Spelling, Punctuation for ADA Signage
Jan 24, 2011
Getting your point across can be challenging especially when the punctuation or grammar you choose is “wrong” according to current...
Sign Judgment: ADA Guidelines vs. Designer Aesthetics – A Struggle for Balance and Working Solutions
Jan 17, 2011
Long before President Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act into law in1992, which mandated that fixed room signage be...