PART 5 | Position of Text and Braille on Signs

Where text and Braille are positioned on a sign is an area of the ADA that requires a balancing act among the varying needs of individuals with different degrees of visual impairment, including blindness. The goal on text position for tactile signs is that all tactile text and Braille be positioned in exactly the same location on all signs, providing consistency in the environment. Visual sign requirements extend to all signs in the environment, from temporary identification to directional signs. Consistent visual text locations are not mandated in the ADAAG.

Position of Visual Text on Signs

While text height requirements are defined by the ADAAG for both identification and directional signs, there is no mention of visual letter position or location. Visual typography can be located in any configuration or position as long as height requirements are met.

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