I'm working on Court House (ADA) signs right now. Have been doing enough over the years that I can almost read braille with 'eyes' (not fingers).

Zona
Zona's Engraved Creations

Ed,

The beauty of this forum software is, we seem to have an unlimited number of folders. Delphi maxed out at 16. With the addition of the "ADA Signage" folder, we now have 25 :-)

David "The Stunt Engraver" Lavaneri
DGL Engraving
Port Hueneme, CA

There is nothing more satisfying than to know that I have helped to further enhance this forum. Next week, I plan to request a discussion (and folder) on the ways in which a laser (and an extremely outdated Vanguard rotary) can be used in quilting.

It's going to be a good day. No doubt!

Ed

Being that you are in CA and if you haven't
already contacted www.accesscommunications.bigstep.com
this might be the best place to start.

There is more to ADA signage then you might think.

Ed
BERTRANDS
AWARDS & ENGRAVING

Ed: Thank you for the advice. I have already figured out that there is a lot to it. And I have already been in touch with Access, although only tentatively. And I've been pouring over sign-related message boards. And Sharon Toji is in my area. I'll be contacting here as well.

What I really want to do with this particular client is come up with our own mutually agreed upon designs that complement the building and decor and, simultaneously work with a company that can partner or advise as to how to satisfy ADA compliance using our designs. One thing I already know is that the client does not want the standard brushed metal framed signs that are so prevalent.

But I'm certainly open to advise and counsel to make me less "clueless".

David, I was going to refer Ed to the article that 'Hula Mike' wrote on sublimation/ADA signs, but can't remember if it was EJ or A&E. Do you remember?

Zona
Zona's Engraved Creations
Topeka, KS

Zona,

The article that Mike "Hula Mike" O'Hara wrote appeared in the Engravers Journal. The topic was sublimation and ADA signage, though, he covered many of the regulations involved.

Not sure which issue, but it was over a year ago.

David "The Stunt Engraver" Lavaneri
DGL Engraving
Port Hueneme, CA

David,

I believe the article you are referring to is titled "Engraving, Sublimation & Architectural Signage: A Good Fit?" This appeared in the March 2002 issue of EJ.

Enjoy!

Nick
EJ

Nick,

That's the one. Thank you.

2002? Wow! Time flies when you're having fun, and I am :-)

David "The Stunt Engraver" Lavaneri
DGL Engraving
Port Hueneme, CA

Yes, that it is it. Thought Ed might want to read it, if he has a customer wanting something different in signage. I agree with David .... sure doesn't seem that long ago. Thank goodness you guys keep such good records for us.

Zona
Zona's Engraved Creations

HulaMike here, author extraordinaire..... :-) 

Man, that WAS a long time ago. Hope I can find my issues. I need to read it again to reaquaint myself with what I wrote..... ;-) 

Hey Hula

I hope you can find your back issues. I hid my own Easter eggs this year and could only find about half of them !!!! (10 minutes later)

The Big Buffalo