America’s source for ADA signs, Braille signs, Dimensional letters, Elevator signs and Custom Signage serving the Construction, Architectural and Interior Design Professionals nationwide. Since 1994, the Bronco Sign Shop has supplied Western Michigan University with signs of various sizes, shapes, and colors. The shop was started to comply with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) signage regulations. Our signs are custom designed to meet the customer specific needs.

ADA/ Designer signs have "raised" upper case characters, grade-2 braille, and proper non-glare color contrasting between background and character colors. These signs must conform to ADA laws.

What is ADA?"The Americans with Disabilities Act" became effective January 26, 1997.These regulations published by the government, require that businesses and public facilities install improved signage to assist those patrons which may have visual impairments. Check your state and local regulations for additional guidelines.

Which signs are affected by ADA law?  All permanent interior signs are affected by the law. The definition of the word "permanent" is what is important here. For instance, building directories are usually considered temporary signs so they do not need to comply. Signs in businesses advertising special sales or offers are temporary. Price tags and menus are also temporary. However, businesses are expected to offer help to clients who are visually impaired with the following permanent signs room numbers and room names, (such as "Restroom"); identification of spaces (such as "Stairs" and "Exit"); and directional and explanatory or informational signs, (such as"X-Ray Department (with arrow)," or "No Smoking"). Additionally, compliant signs are not allowed to be installed on doors. They must be installed on walls adjacent to the door, that people with vision impairments will not be hit by the door if it opens.