The Americans with Disabilities Act regulates accessibility; and includes requirements for signage that is conveniently located and easy to read both visually and through tactile touch.
[3] Because of the rules requiring Braille on some signs, the signage section is most often considered as benefiting persons who are blind and visually impaired.
In addition, it is generally considered that easy to read and well designed signage systems are of benefit to all stakeholders using a facility, regardless of disability status.
This large committee is made up of a balanced group of representatives from industry, the government, disability organizations, designers, code officials, and experts.
The standards had been already adopted by several federal agencies, and had been approved by the Department of Justice and were awaiting final review by the OMB when the Obama administration came in.