Wholesale Braille Tactile Signage

Tactile signage is required by the ADA in most public and commercial buildings, including permanent room identification signs (restrooms, offices, exam rooms), stairwells, and elevators. Requirements apply to healthcare facilities, schools, corporate offices, hospitality venues, and multifamily residential properties nationwide.

Grade 1 Braille spells out words letter-by-letter, while Grade 2 Braille uses contractions to represent common words and letter combinations, making it more compact. The ADA requires Grade 2 Contracted Braille on all tactile signage, which Caribee Sign provides through in-house Braille translation services.

Braille tactile signs are manufactured from durable materials including a virtually limitless range of substrates, including architectural films, high-pressure laminates, metal surfaces, aluminum composites, engraving plastics, acrylics, and more. Material selection depends on the installation environment, aesthetic requirements, and durability needs, with options suited for both indoor and outdoor applications.

Braille dots are produced using multiple manufacturing methods, including precision engraving, laser engraving, and raised-dome application, depending on material and design requirements. Caribee Sign provides in-house Braille translation, so customers do not need to supply pre-formatted Braille copy.

ADA guidelines require tactile signs to be mounted 48 to 60 inches above the finished floor, measured to the baseline of the lowest tactile character, and typically installed on the latch side of the door with clear approach space. Precise mounting is critical for compliance.

Not all signage requires Braille and tactile elements — ADA regulations specifically mandate them for permanent room identification signs such as restrooms, exam rooms, and offices. Directional and informational signs may also include tactile elements, but requirements vary based on sign function and location.