Architecture & DesignAccessible Signage

Accessible Signage

1.00 Hr
SKU: RV-11344AW

Accessible signage is one of the most commonly missed areas of accessibility because it is not well understood. Accessible signage is important to blind and low vision individuals to help them locate and identify rooms and spaces. This interactive online course aims to improve your knowledge and awareness of accessible signage issues.

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Course Details

Learning Objectives

At the end of this course, you will be able to:
  • Recall correct measurements of signage for compliance with code
  • Describe the difference between contracted and uncontracted braille
  • State the correct placement of signage that identifies permanent rooms and spaces
  • Identify which signage needs to be tactile vs. visual only

Specs

Course Level
Fundamental
Languages
English
Compatibility
Audio, WebCast, MobileReady

Author | BJ Epstein

BJ Dietz Epstein holds a master's degree in architecture (M.Arch) from Iowa State University. The major emphasis of her studies there was accessibility. Working with Dr. Arvid Osterberg, author of Access for Everyone, she developed training materials for accessibility to teach students, architects, building inspectors, and facilities, planning, and management staff. Ms. Epstein has ten years of experience in the field of accessibility. She currently works for the LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired in San Francisco, as an Accessible Media Specialist. There, she creates audio tactile maps as wayfinding solutions for people who are blind or visually impaired. She also performs accessibility compliance checks for signage, and consults with museums, parks, and businesses to ensure that they go above and beyond for their patrons with disabilities. Ms. Epstein brings a passion for accessibility to her work, as well as the ability to translate from legalese into layman's terms. She is well versed in the ADA Standards, as well as the California Building Codes pertaining to accessibility. She wants to make accessibility easy to understand and easy to implement.

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