Braille - Hearing Loop - Safety Signs by Caledonia Signs

A Braille & Tactile Hearing Loop sign is essential for informing individuals, including those who are visually impaired, that a hearing loop system is available in the area. Hearing loops (or induction loops) are assistive listening systems that help people with hearing aids or cochlear implants receive clearer sound directly into their devices, minimising background noise. The addition of braille and tactile features ensures that this information is accessible to those with vision impairments.

These signs promote inclusive communication by ensuring everyone is aware of available hearing assistance technology. For people who are both hearing and visually impaired, tactile and braille signage may be the only way they know such a system is available. This enhances independence and reduces reliance on others for guidance or support.

Installing braille and tactile hearing loop signage also helps businesses and organisations meet legal accessibility requirements, such as those outlined in the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA). These standards require that facilities are accessible and that assistive features are clearly marked and usable by all.

Ultimately, using braille and tactile hearing loop signs demonstrates a strong commitment to universal accessibility. It creates a more welcoming, accommodating environment for all visitors, clients, or customers, especially those with sensory impairments, by ensuring equal access to communication and services.

Materials Explained

Any product outside of our standard choice of material/size range starts with a 5. This may include items such as rolls of tape, sign frames, floor graphics or banners. Below you can find a more detailed description of the miscellaneous material options available for this sign design.

Braille: Manufactured from durable 1.5mm 2-ply PVC with a variety of professional two-tone finishes. 2-ply PVC can be printed onto or the surface layer can be engraved to reveal a second colour beneath. Additionally, it is naturally resistant to moisture, heat, UV rays, and many chemicals. A cost-effective, low-maintenance, and highly customisable option for facilities that need tough, legible, and long-lasting signage.