Wheelchair symbol (Left) sign

This Wheelchair Left Symbol Sign provides a clear and easily recognised visual symbol for identifying accessible entrances, routes, facilities and designated areas intended for wheelchair users and people with limited mobility.

The wheelchair symbol is widely used as a straightforward way of communicating accessibility information without relying solely on written instructions. This makes it particularly useful in public buildings and busy environments where information needs to be understood quickly.

The sign can be used to help identify wheelchair accessible entrances, ramps, lifts, toilets, parking areas, reception points, changing facilities, seating areas and other accessible features within a building or site.

It is suitable for use in shops, offices, hospitals, healthcare premises, schools, colleges, hotels, leisure centres, restaurants, transport facilities, public buildings, visitor attractions and other commercial or community environments.

A clearly positioned Wheelchair Symbol Sign can help visitors identify accessible facilities more easily and reduce uncertainty when navigating unfamiliar premises.

The sign can be particularly useful at entrances where there may be more than one access route and one route provides level or step free access for wheelchair users.

Where a ramp, lift or alternative entrance provides the accessible route, the wheelchair symbol can be displayed alongside directional information to guide visitors towards the appropriate access point.

Wheelchair symbol signage can also be used to identify accessible toilets and changing facilities, helping users quickly locate amenities designed to provide suitable space and access.

In parking areas, the symbol may be used to identify designated accessible parking bays where this forms part of the sites parking arrangements and appropriate markings are provided.

The sign should be positioned where it can be clearly seen from the direction of approach. Good visibility can help users identify accessible facilities before reaching a potentially unsuitable entrance or route.

Where directional guidance is required, additional arrows or wording may be used alongside the wheelchair symbol to provide clear information about the location of accessible facilities.

Consistent use of wheelchair access signage throughout a building can help create a more understandable wayfinding system for visitors and reduce the need for people to ask staff for assistance.

The sign can form part of a wider accessibility signage system that may also include accessible toilets, lifts, ramps, hearing assistance facilities, changing places and other information relevant to inclusive access.

Wheelchair symbol signage should be positioned at a suitable viewing height and in locations where it is not obscured by doors, furniture, displays, parked vehicles or other obstructions.

Where signs are installed on glazed doors or entrance panels, care should be taken to ensure there is sufficient contrast between the symbol and the background so that the sign remains easy to identify.

This Wheelchair Symbol Sign can be used both internally and externally, depending on the material selected and the intended installation environment.

Accessibility signage can support the identification of accessible facilities but should not be treated as a substitute for suitable building design, safe access routes, appropriate gradients, door widths, lifts or other physical accessibility provisions.

The exact location and type of accessible facilities provided should reflect the layout and use of the premises, together with any applicable access requirements and site specific arrangements.

Clear wheelchair symbol signage can help businesses and organisations present accessibility information in a simple, professional and consistent format for visitors, customers, employees and members of the public.

Manufactured from durable, high quality materials with clear print and excellent visibility, this Wheelchair Symbol Sign provides a professional and long lasting solution for identifying accessible entrances, routes and facilities.

Materials available for this product

Self Adhesive Vinyl Sticker

Description:

A self adhesive vinyl plus other stuff in here too

Thickness:

95 micron

Fixing Options:

Self Adhesive

1mm Rigid

Description:

1mm Rigid PVC plastic full descritption

Thickness:

900 micron

Fixing Options:

Can be screwed or glued

Inside Window fixing Sticker

Description:

Reverse printed onto high-quality self-adhesive vinyl with the adhesive applied to the front of the graphic. This allows the sign to be fixed to the inside of glazing while remaining fully visible and readable from the outside.

Thickness:

195mic

Fixing Options:

To be applied to the inside face of the glass and viewed from the opposite side. For best results, ensure the glass surface is clean, dry and free from dust, grease and contaminants before application.

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