People with low vision may feel better and more natural in public places if they are informed about the surroundings with Braille notifications. That is why every socially responsible business tries to provide them wherever they are needed. You can find lots of custom braille signs in the Bsign online store or add this functional element if it is introduced in the list of options.
How Does It Work?
Braille is an alphabet of tactile symbols used by people with low vision or blind to read typed messages. It is named after its developer, Mr. Braille, in the 19th century. The writing system comes as a set of raised dots located in two columns and three rows, which is perfectly recognised with fingers due to the difference between raised and lowered areas.
The system meets the international standards in terms of dimensions of the characters and distance between dots. It can be used in various languages. We suppose it to be interesting that according to scientists’ research, in the brain of a human reading the Braille text, the activation occurs in a “visual” segment similar to that in the brain of a person reading in a common manner. So, we can say that Braille is read.
Whatever, it is widely used to write books, manuals, instructions, content on packaging, boxes, etc. to help people with vision issues integrate fully into social groups and adapt to the society. For this very reason, the signage used in public places includes the content reproduced in Braille next to the traditionally written lettering and numbers.
Why Is Braille Signage Important?
Braille signs give freedom of feeling confident in public facilities even if a visually impaired individual cannot see symbols. He can reach a plate and touch the Braille lettering consisting of those raised dots. It is a true relief to have that feeling of independence and confidence.
Taking care of people with particular needs, we show a deep respect, create an environment welcoming for everybody, and contribute to a positive company’s reputation (why not?). You should use such signs to define:
- hotel door whatever is behind it (an apartment, conference hall, or cafe);
- modern house number and post address in streets;
- premises in such public establishments as banks, government offices, and so on.
- direction to navigate easily in the building following an arrow on a plate.
- emergency exit, which is crucially important in case of any accident.
Bsign’s Quality
The most part of Bsign’s assortment comes with the Braille option. You can order it or refuse. A crafter performs such an inscription with the highest level of accuracy to provide an exact meaning of a message. The lettering can be read with no effort, provided that a plate is placed properly. Commonly, the standards require users to fasten the Braille signage at eye level to enhance access to it. Such a message needs a tactile contact to be read. This raises a condition of an uncluttered plate.
Another requirement is the durability of a material that a plate is made from. A continuous friction caused by a figure sliding along the surface can cause an accelerated wear. Moreover, the plate should be well processed to avoid any injuries because of sharp edges or burrs. Bsign fully meet these two requirements by using such materials as polished stainless steel, smooth wood covered with varnish, and glass acrylic. Thus brand signs are entirely secure and nice to the touch.
In addition to the prime quality of the products, Bsign offers lots of advantages to ensure customers get an improved experience when buying signage in the brand online shop. To learn more, contact the company’s support team.
