Hotel Ratings & Accessibility for People with Disabilities: What You Need in Braille
A hotel’s star rating isn’t just about luxury or amenities; it also includes specific accessibility standards for people with disabilities, including the use of Braille signage. If you manage an accommodation facility and are in the process of preparing for a rating or renewal, find out what you need to provide.
What Does the Classification Legislation Require?
As part of the process of preparing an accommodation facility for classification, hotels are required to ensure that information is accessible to guests with visual impairments. In practice, this means providing specific materials in Braille, which must be available in every room and in common areas.
What Every Room Should Have
Evacuation Plan: Describes the evacuation procedure in case of an emergency; specifically designed to be understood by touch.
Room Service: Information about the services and amenities available in this specific room.
Door and Key Tags: Signage indicating the room number, which is particularly important in rooms designated for people with disabilities.
General Safety Rules in Braille: Basic safety guidelines for the accommodation, in an accessible format.
What Common Areas Must Have
In addition to the guest rooms, Braille signage is required in areas such as the front desk, elevators, emergency exits, dining areas (including the corresponding bar/restaurant menu), and restrooms in common areas.
Why It's Worth Getting Started Early
Preparing an entire accommodation—especially one with many rooms—in Braille requires time for design, translation, and printing. The sooner the process begins before the classification inspection, the more smoothly it proceeds, without last-minute stress.
Full coverage by print247
We handle all aspects of preparing accommodations for certification: evacuation plans, room signs, room service information, safety rules, and restaurant and bar menus, all in Braille, tailored to the needs of each hotel, large or small.
Would you like to prepare your property for a rating? See a detailed overview of our services for hotels or contact us for a quote.
