Detectable Warning Products, INC

  ADA detectable warning tiles are widely used on footpaths and walking areas to guide pedestrians, especially visually impaired and distracted people. The objective of these tiles is to create an elevated surface that warns pedestrians of the danger ahead. What kind of dangers do pedestrians face? Visually impaired people walk with sticks. They move slowly to avoid colliding with electric poles and others. Also, they remain careful of the vehicular traffic. Warning tiles alert the pedestrians as soon as they deviate from their path. These tiles are bigger and slightly raised from the normal tiles. As soon as a pedestrian steps on the raised surface, he understands that he needs to be careful. For example, take a foot-over bridge. Normal people can see the bridge and walk safely over the bridge. But visually impaired pedestrians can’t see the bridge. They could slip on the first step and get injured. But ADA detectable warning tiles can save them from falling down and meeti...

  ADA approved detectable warning tiles are used for creating warning signs. For example, take corners of footpaths. If someone reaches the corner, the pedestrian could fall down from the footpath or collide with a solid surface like a wall. But he will get alert as soon as he steps on a thicker surface or on spiked stone pieces. He will instantly get the alert sign.

  Detectable warning panels  are used close to risky areas like the motor road. These tiles are laid along the motorway so visually impaired people don’t jump on the motorway and meet accidents. Similarly, the tiles are laid before slopes, stairs, and walk-over bridges. Visually impaired people can walk safely with the help of these tiles.

It is only with the help of ADA detectable warning tiles that visually impaired people can walk safely on footpaths. The surface of these tiles is slightly raised to make them different from the regular tiles. And they are strategically placed to help pedestrians especially those with visual impairment find their way.   First, let’s discuss the placement of these tiles 1. Corners If you go to a footpath, you will see that the side facing the motorway has tiles that are raised than others. These are called warning tiles as they warn pedestrians from jumping on the motorway. As soon as a pedestrian reaches the corner, he steps on a raised platform and understands that he should step back. 2. Stairs ADA detectable warning tiles are placed just before stairs to warn pedestrians about the stairs ahead. Visually impaired people need these warning signs so they can use the walking area in a safe manner. Warning tiles provide them ample time to think about their next move so ...

Visually impaired people use sticks to find their ways. But now there ADA detectable warning tiles to help them in adhering to their ways. These are different tiles as they have raised platforms. The objective of these tiles is to design walkways.   Let’s discuss the various uses of these warning tiles   1. Footpath   The side of the footpath that runs parallel to the road where vehicular traffic runs is finished with raised tiles. If anyone accidentally steps on this side, he won’t jump in the road and collide with vehicular traffic. As soon as he steps on warning tiles, he will become alert for the danger ahead. He will take his steps back towards the safer side.   2. Designing reception area   Reception areas of public places like hotels, offices, shopping malls, and ticket booths of buses and trains are designed with ADA detectable warning tiles. These tiles help the pedestrians find their way. For example, a person who is going straigh...