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Aids to Communication and Part M 2010

Technical Guidance Document (TGD) M 2010 comes into operation on the 1st of January 2012.  Aids to communication is covered in Section 1 & 2 of TGD M 2010 and covers design criteria such as signage, visual contrast, lighting and audible aids. The goal is to make provision for adequate aids of communication to assist people with vision or hearing impairment or people with intellectual disabilities, in accessing a building and to be able to fully utilise the facilities and environs within the building.

The following is some guidance provided in the TGD in relation to signage:

Over the coming months we will provide additional information on visual contrast, lighting and audible aids. As part of our upcoming February newsletter we will provide additional information on visual contrast between certain elements and Light Reflectance Value.

For further information on Part M read  'What is Part M 2010?'.  Alternatively, If you would like further information in relation to the design of accessible signage, please do not hesitate to contact one of our team on 01-4151285 or e-mail [email protected].