Toilets - Braille Safety Signs by Caledonia Signs - Trade Only Supplier
Braille and tactile toilet signs play a crucial role in making public spaces inclusive and accessible to individuals who are blind or have low vision. These signs provide vital information about the location and type of restroom facilities, helping users navigate buildings independently and with confidence. In the absence of such signage, individuals with visual impairments may experience confusion, discomfort, or even safety risks, particularly in unfamiliar environments. By incorporating braille and tactile elements, businesses and public institutions show a commitment to equality and respect for the rights of all users.
Tactile signs, which include raised lettering and pictograms in addition to braille, allow users to identify rooms through touch rather than sight. This multisensory approach to wayfinding ensures that restroom facilities can be accessed safely and efficiently by everyone, regardless of their level of vision. Tactile features are especially useful in settings where lighting may be dim or inconsistent, further supporting inclusive design. These signs are typically placed at a standard height and location—such as on the latch side of a door—to ensure consistency and ease of access.
In many countries, the inclusion of braille and tactile signage is not just best practice but a legal requirement under accessibility laws such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in the United States. These regulations are in place to guarantee equal access to facilities and services for all individuals, regardless of ability. Compliance with these standards not only helps avoid legal penalties but also fosters a welcoming and supportive environment. Institutions that implement accessible signage demonstrate a proactive approach to diversity and social responsibility.
Beyond legal compliance, braille and tactile toilet signs promote a culture of dignity and independence. For individuals with visual impairments, the ability to locate and use restrooms without assistance can significantly enhance their sense of autonomy and confidence. It also sends a powerful message to the public that inclusivity matters and that everyone deserves equal access to basic amenities. As more organisations recognize the importance of universal design, braille and tactile signage will continue to be an essential element of accessible architecture.
Braille - Disabled Toilet Safety Signs
A Braille & Tactile – Disabled Toilet sign plays a vital role in making facilities accessible to everyone, especially those who are blind or visually impaired. By incorporating raised tactile text and braille, the sign allows users to identify the location and function of the restroom through touch,..
Braille - Women Safety Signs
Ensure that individuals who are blind or visually impaired can identify women’s restroom facilities independently and confidently. The inclusion of raised tactile elements and braille makes the sign readable by touch, which is essential in supporting personal autonomy and dignity in public and priva..
Braille - Men Safety Signs
A Braille & Tactile Men Symbol sign provides essential accessibility for individuals who are blind or visually impaired, enabling them to independently identify men's restroom facilities. The raised tactile elements and braille text make the sign easy to locate and read by touch, helping users navig..
Braille - Unisex Safety Signs
A Braille & Tactile Unisex Symbol sign ensures that restroom facilities are accessible to everyone, including people with visual impairments. The combination of raised tactile symbols and braille allows individuals who are blind or have low vision to identify unisex restrooms independently and confi..
Braille - Toilet Safety Signs
A Braille & Tactile Toilet Sign provides essential accessibility for individuals who are blind or visually impaired. With raised lettering and braille, the sign can be read by touch, allowing users to independently locate toilet facilities in public and private environments, such as offices, hospita..
Braille - Toilet Ladies / Disabled Safety Signs
This braille womens toilet sign helps ensure people with visual impairment can locate ladies toilets quickly and easily. The raised letters, symbol and braille ensures this braille/tactile sign can be read by everyone. Designed to help you meet your obligations under the DDA and Equality Act 2010. O..
Braille - Toilet Gents / Disabled Safety Signs
This braille mens toilet sign helps ensure people with visual impairment can locate mens toilets quickly and easily. The raised letters, symbol and braille ensures this braille/tactile sign can be read by everyone. Designed to help you meet your obligations under the DDA and Equality Act 2010. Our b..
Braille - Toilets - Arrow Left Safety Signs
This braille toilet arrow left sign helps ensure people with visual impairment can locate toilets quickly and easily. The raised letters, symbol and braille ensures this braille/tactile sign can be read by everyone. Designed to help you meet your obligations under the DDA and Equality Act 2010. Our ..
Braille - Toilets - Arrow Right Safety Signs
This braille toilet arrow right sign helps ensure people with visual impairment can locate toilets quickly and easily. The raised letters, symbol and braille ensures this braille/tactile sign can be read by everyone. Designed to help you meet your obligations under the DDA and Equality Act 2010. Our..
Why get safety signs printed by Caledonia Signs?
1. Regulatory Compliance One of the primary reasons to have safety signs professionally printed is to ensure compliance with UK laws. The Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations 1996 require that specific safety signs be used in workplaces to prevent accidents and injuries. Caledonia Signs understand these requirements and ensure your signs meet legal standards, including adherence to the BS EN ISO 7010 format for safety symbols. Adhering to the BS EN ISO 7010 format is crucial because it ensures safety signs are universally recognised and understood. The standard uses clearly defined symbols that have been tested for visibility and comprehension, making them effective even in high-stress situations or for individuals who do not speak the local language. This helps prevent accidents by enabling quick and correct responses to potential hazards. Many "pop up printers" don't fully understand the importance of ISO 7010. From a legal standpoint, compliance with ISO 7...>>> READ MORE >>>
Why you should work with Caledonia Signs
Caledonia Signs are the number one choice for trade As a market leading UK supplier of safety signs, we provide our distributors with a vast range of innovative, cost effective and premium signs. Additionally, we offer a number of sales, marketing and technical support packages to help our distributors maximise their sales opportunities. Unlike many of our competitors, we manufacture only for sale through our distributor network. Caledonia Signs will never approach your customer base directly. Caledonia are committed to help our distributors maximise their sales opportunities We help our distributors in innovative ways and by being driven to provide the highest quality services. Caledonia Signs provide a online portal where our distributors can sign in, view cost and RRP pricing of all products, download marketing material and product data sheets, raise and instantly send purchase orders for us to process, and view your order history. We also provide workplace a...>>> READ MORE >>>
Signage Solutions: Avian Influenza & Animal Disease Control
Take action! New signage to help prevent the spread of bird flu outbreaks across the UK With a growing number of reports relating to avian influenza outbreaks across the UK, biosecurity and disease prevention have become a growing concern for many businesses - particularly those in the farming, agriculture, and park / recreation industries. Although transmission to humans is currently low and primarily involves people in frequent contact with birds and poultry, it is important to be aware of the risks and to take the necessary precautions to minimise those risks. Inside is a range of signs and products which can help educate, inform and advise, and to encourage best practice in terms of hygiene and safety. Avian Influenza primarily affects birds, however some strains can infect other animals, including domestic pets such as cats and dogs, especially if they come into contact with infected birds or contaminated environments. Exposure to environments contaminated wit...>>> READ MORE >>>
Stress Awareness Month
Stress Awareness Month: Leading with Love and Support With Stress Awareness Month fast approaching, now is the perfect time to remind our distributors of the wide range of health and wellbeing posters we offer. These resources are designed to reduce stigma and encourage healthier lifestyles and workplaces. Whether you’re in the fire and security industry or a PPE supplier, Caledonia believes that fostering inclusion and understanding in staff rooms, site offices, or waiting areas is crucial. These spaces can become catalysts for important conversations, inspiring both staff and the public to take simple steps to improve their well-being. Stress in the UK: A Growing Concern Stress is a significant issue across the UK, with 74% of people reporting that stress has made them feel overwhelmed and unable to cope (YouGov, 2018 for the Mental Health Foundation). Stress Awareness Month is a time to acknowledge the profound impact stress can have on our lives and, just as imp...>>> READ MORE >>>