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For one reason or another, many individuals who are legally required to install tactile warning systems on their property have yet to do so. Others might like to install some truncated domes, but are not required to do so may not be aware of how easy and cost-effective these discrete devices are to install. If you are trying to determine whether you should order have truncated domes installed on your property, see if you identify with any of the following statements:
You are operating a transit center: Regardless of whether you are running a bus station, a train station, or an airport, you will need some truncated domes and other tactile warning systems on your property. These signal tiles must be placed on all curb ramps, hazardous vehicle ways, and transit platform edges.
You have a reflecting pool on your property: According to the ADA Accessibility Guidelines, the edges of reflecting pools must be protected by walls, railings, curbs, or tactile warning systems to alert visually impaired persons and help guide them away from the water. If there is a reflecting pool of any sort on your property, chances are that you are required by law to mark its presence with tactile warning systems.
You want to make your property as accessible as possible: Are you looking to make your business and its surrounding area more accessible to the visually impaired? If so, you may want to install a truncated domes where necessary and ADA signage, even if you are not required to do so. Adopting these measures can be good for your business’s reputation and increase your client base and profits.
Are you looking to install or replace your property’s tactile warning systems? If so, call ADA Solutions, Inc. at (888) 485-5726 to find out more about our ADA-compliant truncated domes and when they might be legally required or otherwise helpful to have on your property!
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Americans with disabilities can enjoy their full rights to equal access, treatment, and independence with the help of the ADA and detectable warning systems. For more information, explore the additional links below.To inquire about our expert installation and educational services, call ADA Solutions, Inc. at (888) 485-5726.
- If you want to read more about how detectable warning systems give blind pedestrians more information, read this page from the Department of Transportation.
- Read about one city’s efforts to rehabilitate their train station with the enhancement of accessibility features, including tactile warning systems.
- For an overview of the main principles of access when it comes to disabled pedestrians, read this page from WalkingInfo.org.
- To read more about the origins of tactile warning systems and truncated domes, read this page from the Federal Highway Administration.
- Are you interested in learning more about the origins of the ADA? Read this article from the Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund.
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If you found our recent blog posts interesting, explore the information provided below. These links contain useful information about the importance of detectable warning systems. To inquire about our expert installation and educational services, call ADA Solutions, Inc. at (888) 485-5726.
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ADA Solutions Inc. was featured on the television show Profiles with Terry Bradshaw! Profiles seeks to connect viewers and decision makers to a large network of information dealing with business, finance, and government topics. This story is airing in the Thunder Bay, Ontario Canada area on May 10th, 17th, and 24th at 7:30 AM on TB Television CKPR-TV. The show will also air through May so view the entire schedule below and also catch a sneak peak of the episode!
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At ADA Solutions Inc., we provide several types of tactile paving to help your company remain ADA compliant. To learn more about ADA’s guidelines for detectable warnings, call us today at (888) 485-5726.
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Detectable warning tiles play a critical role in providing safety and accessibility to individuals with disabilities. Here are four facts about detectable warning tiles that will help you understand their importance:
- They Are Durable: Detectable warning tiles are made out of glass and carbon composite. Often, they are reinforced with fiberglass. This combination of materials makes them resistant to UV ray damage and temperature changes. This means you don’t have to worry about spending large sums of money on maintenance in the long run. Detectable warning tiles are specially designed to be able to withstand the elements without warping, cracking, or otherwise becoming damaged. Detectable warning tiles will hold up like concrete and asphalt.
- They Help All Pedestrians: Although detectable warning tiles are primarily meant to increase access for individuals who have disabilities, they improve access for the whole community. Whether you are pushing a stroller, riding a bike, or simply taking a stroll, detectable warning tiles will notify you of potential hazards. This is particularly true on transit platform edges.
- They Are Critical for ADA Compliance: The American with Disabilities Act defines guidelines that are meant to provide equal access to individuals with disabilities. Part of ensuring compliance includes the installation of detectable warning tiles in certain areas. This list includes areas like platform edges, crosswalks, and sidewalk ramps.
For more information about purchasing and installing detectable warning tiles, call ADA Solutions. Inc. at (888) 485-5726.
