Sharon Toji

Sharon, also known as The ADA Sign Lady, is the president of ADA Sign Products, as well as a consultant for the company. She's authored a manual, “Signs and the ADA,” and began her journey in ADA signage in 1980.

Sharon TojiOctober 15, 2019

How can shops create more business opportunities with ADA signage?

Small shops can stay busy by supplying tactile exit signs and restroom signs for businesses that don’t have many offices.…
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Education

Sharon TojiApril 23, 2019

Fonts and Formatting Required for ADA Signs

I recommend the use of the California standard font, even if you are not in California, that way your signs…
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Tips

Sharon TojiFebruary 22, 2019

Expanding Your ADA Designs

One of the most important pieces of equipment for expanding your ADA design horizons is the color printer. The entire…
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Sharon TojiNovember 9, 2018

What do I need to know when entering the ADA signage market?

In order to enter the ADA signage industry, you should determine if you are willing to put in some serious…
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Sharon TojiAugust 22, 2018

Is there more than one way to fabricate a raised-character or Braille sign?

It’s true that there are several methods of fabricating raised-character and Braille signs. As an engraver, if you want to…
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Education

Sharon TojiAugust 13, 2018

Use a Braille Translator – It’s the Law

Don’t try to save money by avoiding the use of a Braille translator. The law requires that all Braille be…
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Education

Sharon TojiAugust 7, 2018

Say Yes to the ADA! Adding ADA signage to your business

Back in 1991, when rumors started circulating in the engraving industry that a new law called the “ADA” might put…
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Sharon TojiJuly 18, 2018

How to Create Tactile Characters

For the tactile characters, use appliqué with top-quality adhesive. Remove the plaques from the engraver immediately and weed away the…
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Education

Sharon TojiJune 25, 2018

Attention Awards Shops: ADA signage is for you

If you have a laser or an engraver with enough power, you can cut out all kinds of interesting shapes…
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Sharon TojiJune 19, 2018

Why don’t all ADA-compliant signs have Braille?

Braille is likely the least used of all the elements on accessible signs since so few people fall into the…
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Sharon TojiJune 15, 2018

What should I know about creating ADA signage for tactile readers?

Next time you are in a public space with ADA signs, take note of how tactile sign text looks and…
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Sharon TojiFebruary 6, 2018

What are some stylistic guidelines for ADA signage?

Here are some things to consider when making ADA signage: Thin beveled or round profile strokes. While visual readers need…
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