Since section D3.6 of the Building Code of Australian (BCA) came into effect, those involved in the construction of commercial buildings have had to pay attention to the needs of the visually impaired.

There are many different types of visual impairment that need to be catered for, and providing a proper system of signage that utilises Braille is an excellent way of not only catering for these specific needs, but of complying with the BCA.

Pictobraille™ is a sign system that is ensures that these needs and requirements are meet, as it combines all of the elements of communication necessary to be understood by a broad range of people.

These elements are:
1. Internationally recognised pictorial symbols. (commonly known as pictograms)
2. Braille text. An embossed or raised written text used widely by visually impaired people.
3. Directional symbols, such as arrows.
4. Raised or embossed text and symbols. (tactile)

Our standard Pictobraille range is guaranteed to be compliant with the BCA, and we can help you determine:

• What type of Pictobraille signs you need
• Where you should position Pictobraille
• How to meet your BCA requirements with customised Pictobraille

As a leading supplier of tactile and Braille signs, we can help you throughout the process of specifying and installing tactile and Braille signs. Please do not hesitate to contact us for any assistance you might need in making sure you are complying with the BCA.

We also specialise in custom designed Braille signage, and as part of our quality assurance process, we work closely with you on all custom projects. We audit your artwork to ensure that all the compliancy criteria have been met, and if we find inconsistencies, we notify you and offer suggestions.

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