Wayfinding and ADA Accessable Signage - FEFPA

110 Pages·2011·12.77 MB·English

by  Dave Miller

An AIA Continuing Education Program
Credit for this course is 1 AIA/CES Learning Units (HSW
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Creative Sign Designs is a Registered
Provider with The American Institute of
Architects Continuing Education Systems.
Credit earned on completion of the program
will be reported to CES Records for
AIA members.
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This program is registered with the AIA/CES for continuing
professional education. As such, it does not include content
that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or
endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any
method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing
in any material or product.
Questions related to specific materials, methods, and
services will be addressed at the conclusion of this
presentation.
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without written permission of the speaker is
prohibited.
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Course Objectives
• What is Wayfinding
• Understanding Wayfinding and it’s applications
• Symbols and Universal Design
• ADA Accessible Signage
• ADA Codes
• Best Practices
• Case Studies
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What Is Wayfinding
Wayfinding encompasses all of the ways in
which people and animals orient themselves
in physical space and navigate from place to
place.
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What Is Wayfinding
A central component of wayfinding design is
signage. The wayfinding design and signage
systems work together to create a
comfortable environment for your visitors.
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