AS 1428.1-2009 PWD Code

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       NOTES:
       1  Visual message: The sign displays the direction of an accessible path of travel to a
          theatre.
       2  Minimum required tactile message: Raised tactile wayfinding arrow, print and symbols.
       3  Minimum required Braille message: ‘Access path to theatre’ with a wayfinding arrow of
          Braille cell proportion.

                            FIGURE 9 (in part) MODULAR FORM OF SIGNS

       8.2 Symbols indicating access for people with disabilities
       8.2.1 International symbol of access
       The form of the international symbol of access shall be as follows:
       (a)    The symbol of access shall consist of two elements: a stylized figure in a
              wheelchair pointing to the right on a plain square background.
       (b)    The proportional layout of the symbol of access shall be in accordance with
              Figure 10.
       (c)    The colour of the Figure shall be white on a blue background in accordance
              with Figure 11. The blue shall be B21, ultramarine, of AS 2700, or similar.
       (d)    For signs indicating the direction to a facility, an arrow shall be used in
              combination with the international symbol of access.
          NOTE: Signs identifying a facility may be used either with or without directional arrows.




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