Overview

This document presents a comprehensive guide on tactile and audio signage systems designed to comply with accessibility requirements, particularly addressing the needs of individuals with disabilities ("loi handicap"). It includes specifications for tactile ramps, pictograms, podo-tactile pathways, and audio guidance systems.

Key Components and Design Elements

• Tactile Ramps and Pictograms: Designed by Esteban Marino, these elements provide tactile cues to assist navigation.
• Podo-Tactile Pathways and Alerts: Developed by Rudi Meyer (CEDO system), these pathways use tactile signals on the floor to guide and alert users.
• Audio Guidance System (VAK): A multi-sensory system integrating Visual, Auditory, and Kinesthetic cues to enhance orientation and accessibility.

Signage Types and Their Functions

• General Entrance Directory: Provides an overview of the building layout.
• Local Elevator Directory: Specific to elevator locations and access.
• Directional Beacons: Indicate directions to various locations.
• Room Number Plates and Special Consultation Plates: Identify rooms and special consultation areas.
• Special Door Plates and Technical Room Identification: Mark doors with specific functions or restricted access.
• Personal Door Plates: For individual identification.

Accessibility and Safety Considerations

• Security: Emphasizes safety in signage design.
• Circulation Flow: Includes podo-tactile circulation flows to facilitate movement for visually impaired persons.
• Full Access Sign System: Ensures comprehensive accessibility throughout facilities.

Standards and Guarantees

• Products are guaranteed up to 10 years.
• Produced and printed in November 2009.
• Contact information for Marcal and Abscisse companies, experts in full access signage solutions across France.

Contact and Manufacturer Information

Marcal
22 Quai Perrache, F-69002 Lyon
Phone: +33 4 72 40 25 00
Fax: +33 4 72 40 29 00
Email: [email protected]

Abscisse
Hôtel Industriel Berlier, 15 Rue Jean Baptiste Berlier, 75013 Paris
Phone: 01 45 86 42 00
Fax: 01 45 86 74 75
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.abscisse.biz