Braille? How do they find it?

Question

I have always wondered how blind people would find Braille and hoe do they find it if it was a bumpy wall? Any answers would help.

Answer 1

Braille markings are usually in an obvious location--so, if someone's looking for them, they can generally find them, particularly if the person knows that rooms, elevator buttons, etc. are Brailled in a particular building.

A bumpy wall would not be confused with Braille for someone who reads Braille, any more than a sighted person would be confused by looking at them.

Answer 2

Locations and types of signage are specified as part of the ADA regulations:

http://www.ada.gov/reg3a.html#Anchor-App...

A quick overview from a signage manufacturer is at:

http://www.signdesignassoc.com/adaspecs....