CAN-ASC-2.1 Outdoor spaces: Public Review Draft – Annex C (normative) Public information symbols

 

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1. Introduction
2. Scope
3. Reference publications
4. Definitions
5. Site planning
6. Common accessibility measures
7. Facilities and furniture
8. Additional requirements for accessible surfaces
9. Wayfinding and communicating universal information
10. Maintenance for accessibility
Annex A (informative)
Annex B (informative)
Annex C (normative)
Annex D (informative)

Notes: 

  1. This Annex is a mandatory part of this Standard.
  2. See ISO 7001 for accessibility symbols approved for use on signage.

Table C.1 - International symbols for accessibility services

(See Clauses 5.2, 7.2.2, and 9.1.3.)

The first symbol is the revised International Symbol of Access. It shows a person in a wheelchair and the lines of the figure are slightly thick with round ends.

 

The second symbol is the traditional International Symbol of Access. It shows a person in a wheelchair and the lines of the figure are slightly thin with square ends.
International Symbol of Access — to be used when identifying a facility or its elements as accessible.
The third symbol is the Dynamic Symbol of Accessibility. It is a simplified line drawing of a person in a wheelchair leaning forward with their arm back as if they are pushing the wheelchair quickly.

Dynamic Symbol of Accessibility — an alternative to the International Symbol of Access.

Note: The dynamic symbol is not equivalent in all jurisdictions and is not recognized by ISO as an alternative to the International Symbol of Access.
The fourth symbol is the symbol for braille. There are two parallel lines of three dots aligned vertically.
Braille — indicates printed material is available in braille (including exhibition labelling, publications, and signage) in addition to tactile and other required accessible forms (see Clause 5.2.2.4). All pictograms or symbols, when used on signs, may have accompanying braille. 
The fifth symbol is the symbol used to indicate assistive listening systems. There is a simplified line drawing of an ear with a thick black diagonal line behind it.
Assistive Listening Systems — indicates assistive listening systems such as infrared, loop, and FM systems are available to transmit amplified sound via hearing aids, headsets, or other devices. 
The sixth symbol is the symbol used for closed captioning. There are two lowercase Cs next to each other.
Closed Captioning (CC) — also commonly known as subtitles, enables people who are deaf or hard of hearing to read a transcript of the audio portion of a video, film, exhibition, or other presentation. As the video plays, text captions transcribe (although not always verbatim) speech and other relevant sounds. 
The seventh symbol is the symbol used to indicate sign language interpretation. There are two hands each with their thumb and forefinger together and the last three fingers outstretched. One hand is upside down in relation to the other.
Sign Language Interpretation — indicates sign language interpretation is provided for a lecture, tour, film, performance, conference, or other program.
The eighth symbol is the International Symbol of TTY. There is a telephone receiver on top of three rows of black squares to indicate a typing pad.

International Symbol of TTY — indicates a teletypewriter communication device is available for people who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Note: It might be preferable to provide access to wireless technology so that users can access their own devices.
The ninth symbol is used to indicate volume control telephones. There is a telephone receiver with curved vertical lines coming from the earpiece to indicate sound.

Volume Control Telephones — indicates volume control telephones are available for people with auditory requirements.

Note: It might be preferable to provide access to wireless technology so that users can access their own devices.
The tenth symbol is used to indicate a place to find information. There is a question mark inside a circle.
Information — indicates the location for specific information or materials concerning access, such as large print materials, audio recordings of materials, or sign-interpreted tours.

 

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