mary ann on tue 11 jul 00
I have someone who wants room number tiles that include the number in
Braille as well.
There are plastic ones and perhaps metal but she would really like them
in clay. Has anyone seen something like this or is someone interested
in making these tiles? I don't know how large the facility is or how
many tiles would be involved. I will be glad to provide contact
information or forward any suggestions. Thank you
Mary Ann Bowman
Martin Howard on wed 12 jul 00
I have seen some tiles like this and I think it was in a new theatre or
exhibition centre. Something like that, but I cannot remember which one.
But it might be worth while looking in that direction for contact with a
supplier. These kinds of buildings need to have instructions in Braille as
well as for sighted persons.
Martin Howard
Webb's Cottage Pottery
Woolpits Road, Great Saling
BRAINTREE, Essex CM7 5DZ
England
martin@webbscottage.co.uk
SterlingDesign@AOL.COM on thu 13 jul 00
Maryann,
If the tiles you are doing are for a commercial or public building they must
meet the Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADA). The
regulations are very specific about contrast for signage background and text,
letter & number size. You can get a complete copy of the regulations by
calling 1-800-872-2253 or their web site has it linked at:
http://www.access-board.gov/adaag/html/adaag.htm#4.30
Not to be a wet blanket but make sure you are capable of meeting these
requirements and standards. These are "Federal" requirements and could mean
civil action in a federal court.
Karen Deasy, RA
Sterling Design
Cabot, Vermont
mary ann on thu 20 jul 00
Martin,
Thank you for replying. Are these actually ceramic tiles? The hotel we stayed at
recently had the room numbers but they were either plastic or metal.
Martin Howard wrote:
> I have seen some tiles like this and I think it was in a new theatre or
> exhibition centre. Something like that, but I cannot remember which one.
> But it might be worth while looking in that direction for contact with a
> supplier. These kinds of buildings need to have instructions in Braille as
> well as for sighted persons.
>
> Martin Howard
> Webb's Cottage Pottery
> Woolpits Road, Great Saling
> BRAINTREE, Essex CM7 5DZ
> England
> martin@webbscottage.co.uk
>
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Martin Howard on sun 23 jul 00
What I remember seeing and touching were definitely ceramic tiles, located
just at the right height for someone in a wheelchair, or walking.
Martin Howard
Webb's Cottage Pottery
Woolpits Road, Great Saling
BRAINTREE, Essex CM7 5DZ
England
martin@webbscottage.co.uk
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