How to Post Handicap Signs in Wisconsin

The Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), passed in 1990, establishes federal laws designed to protect the rights of handicapped people. The ADA addresses guidelines for construction, communications, transport and access to commercial and public properties. One such area addressed by the ADA is sign placement. The state of Wisconsin follows the ADA guidelines. If you want to post a sign for the handicapped, you must follow the law.

Instructions

• 1

  Design the text for a sign. The size of the characters is not predetermined, but the sign must be legible from a distance by the visually impaired. The contrast between the text and the background must also be clear. White text on a black background, or vice versa, improves visibility.

• 2

  Add braille to the sign if required. Dots and raised letter should be 1/17-inch diameter and each dot in the braille sequence should be 1/11-inch apart. Each line of braille should be separated by 1/4-inch on the horizontal axis and 2/5-inch on the vertical axis.

• 3

  Place the sign on a wall. The center of the sign should be located 60 inches from the floor. The sign should be fixed to a wall, next to a door latch or lock, if space allows.

• 4

  Ensure that the sign has adequate lighting covering the entire sign. There should be no shadows and the lighting for the sign shouldn't be overwhelmed by other lights in the area.