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Braille Tactile Signs Aust. Delivers Compliant, Durable Braille Tactile Signs Designed for Real-World Environments
At the heart of our work, is a simple goal - to create quality Braille Tactile Signs and accessible services people can rely on, and support independence everyday. That is the Gold Standard.
We support you to get it right from the start, making the process clear, efficient, and easy to navigate. We support architects, designers, access consultants, and project teams with practical guidance to ensure signage meets both compliance requirements and real-world use.
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We believe the strongest outcomes come from listening, learning, and working alongside the communities we support. Through partnerships, collaboration, and shared purpose, we help create more inclusive environments and meaningful experiences, with a strong focus on supporting people who are blind or have low vision.
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Supporting you from concept through to completion, our services cover design development and layout execution, wayfinding strategy and planning, and collaboration across your project team.
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"Their product has proven itself time and again in tough, high-traffic environments. It's clear why they come so highly recommended by other industry leaders and access consultants. They've earned our trust and continue to deliver at every level."
"I can attest that Braille Tactile Signs Aust. is one of the most reliable suppliers that I’ve dealt and would want to continuously be dealing with."
"BTS Aust. are a fabulous and very reliable company to work with, always a great help with any job we bring to them, with great industry knowledge. The best quality products and technology, with signs that stand the test of time, and that look amazing."
"The high level of communication from the beginning and the understanding of the design process ensured BTS Aust. would go to any length to deliver the order to specification and on programme."
"Braille Tactile Signs Aust. lead the way in Braille signs. Deakin University have utilised BTS Aust. Products for many years because of their consistency, robustness and longevity."
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Supporting projects where quality and reliability matter. Braille Tactile Signs Aust. works across multiple sectors, including transport, infrastructure, healthcare, education, commercial, and public environments. Our signage is used in spaces where performance, compliance, and presentation are critical.
Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne
Design-led wayfinding delivered with precision, performance, and care. The Relationship Braille Tactile Signs Aust. was engaged by Diadem to manufacture the Braille Tactile Signs for the new Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne. The project required close collaboration to support a highly considered design outcome, with a strong focus on consistency, colour integration, and delivery within a complex and tight construction programme. The Project The Royal Children’s Hospital is one of Australia’s leading paediatric healthcare facilities, designed to create a welcoming and engaging environment for patients, families, and staff. Following more than seven years of planning and construction, the new hospital was officially opened in 2011, representing a significant investment in healthcare infrastructure and patient experience. The signage formed part of this broader vision, contributing to wayfinding that is both functional and aligned with the architectural design. The hospital was officially opened by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, marking its significance as a landmark project where only the highest standards of quality, design, and performance were expected. The Outcome Braille Tactile Signs Aust. manufactured signage across the facility, supporting a consistent and cohesive approach throughout.The outcome included: • Custom Colour Combinations Aligned to Each Level of the Hospital• Consistent Sign Formats and Layouts Throughout• Integration with the Broader Interior Design Palette• Reliable Delivery Within a Demanding Project Timeline The signage supports clear navigation while contributing to the overall environment and experience of the hospital. The Value Over Time Healthcare environments require signage that performs consistently over time. CSE_Tech (Continuous Surface Encapsulated) was selected for its suitability in high-use environments, supporting: • Hygienic, Easy-to-Clean Surfaces• Durability Under Frequent Cleaning and Use• Long-Term Performance Without Deterioration By maintaining consistency in core tooling and applying controlled variations through colour, the project achieved both efficiency in production and flexibility in design. Project Highlights • Major Healthcare Facility with Complex Wayfinding Requirements• Design-Led Signage with Level-Specific Colour Systems• Consistent Manufacturing Approach Across Large Volumes• Use of CSE_Tech for Hygiene and Durability• Coordinated Delivery Within a Tight and Evolving Programme Client Experience “BTS Aust. was engaged by Diadem to manufacture the Braille signage for the New Royal Children's Hospital project in Melbourne. The scope included custom designs and a series of PMS colour combinations for each level. A late schedule change from the client compounded an already tight programme. The high level of communication from the beginning and the understanding of the design process ensured me that Claudia and the team at BTS Aust. would go to any length to deliver the order to specification and on programme. The signs were delivered on time, looked fantastic and the client was very happy. I look forward to working with BTS Aust. in the future and would recommend them to anyone who expects the best in service and quality.” - Diadem Continuing Partnership This project reflects Braille Tactile Signs Aust.’s ability to support large-scale, design-led environments where performance, compliance, and consistency are critical.
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NDIS / NDIA Signage Program
Consistent Solutions For Scalable Environments Braille Tactile Signs Aust. supports environments aligned with National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA), delivering compliant Braille Tactile Signs designed for consistency, usability, and ongoing project rollout. Our approach focuses on providing practical, repeatable solutions that support multiple fit-outs across locations. The Relationship Braille Tactile Signs Aust. supported the initial design development of the Braille Tactile Sign range, as well as the ongoing rollout and ordering across multiple locations. This approach reflects an understanding of the need for reliable, repeatable solutions that can be implemented efficiently over time. The Outcome Our Braille Tactile Signs are designed to support accessible, functional environments, with a focus on usability and consistency across spaces. The signage range includes desk identification, locker numbering, and kitchen and amenity labelling, supporting clear navigation and day-to-day use within workplace environments. Value Over Time Quality is proven over time. In environments with ongoing rollout and repeat requirements, durability, hygiene, and consistency are critical. Braille Tactile Signs Aust. focuses on delivering continuous surface signage solutions that support long-term performance, enabling reliable use across multiple locations and over extended periods. Project Highlights Braille Tactile Signs Aust. developed a structured Braille Tactile Sign range to support ongoing fit-outs across multiple locations. Our involvement included: Initial design development and compliance support Establishment of a structured signage range and layouts Ongoing production and ordering aligned to project rollout This includes: Desk and locker numbering systems Kitchen and amenity signage (including coffee, tea, fridge, freezer, cups, and utensils) Standardised layouts designed for consistency across sites Tooling and a structured signage library were established to support efficient ordering and repeatability, enabling consistent rollout across projects. This range of signage was produced using continuous surface encapsulated technology (CSE_Tech™), selected for its durability, hygiene, and suitability for ongoing use. The signage is supplied as a simple peel-and-stick solution, supporting ease of installation across multiple environments. Continuing The Engagement We value the opportunity to support environments aligned with NDIS / NDIA and the role these spaces play in supporting accessibility and inclusion. We look forward to continuing to support future fit-outs with the same focus on consistency, reliability, and ease of use.
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NextSense, Macquarie University Project
Partnership Built On Trust And Performance Braille Tactile Signs Aust. is proud to have contributed to the NextSense facility at Macquarie University, a purpose-built, state-of-the-art environment supporting education and services for people with hearing and vision loss. Working alongside the design and delivery teams, we provided compliant Braille Tactile Signs that support accessibility, usability, and the integrity of this highly considered environment. The Relationship Braille Tactile Signs Aust. worked in collaboration with BrandCulture during the design and specification stage, supporting the selection of appropriate signage solutions aligned with the project requirements. National Sign Build delivered the signage package, with a clear focus on achieving the best possible outcome for the project. Through this process, careful consideration was given to material selection and performance, with the decision made to proceed with the specified solution to support long-term reliability and project integrity. This collaborative approach ensured alignment across design, specification, and delivery. The Outcome Our Braille Tactile Signs were designed and manufactured to align with the high standards of this purpose-built facility, supporting compliance, durability, and a considered visual outcome. Through detailed design development and attention to detail, we supported the delivery of signage that integrates seamlessly into the environment, contributing to both functionality and aesthetics. Value Over Time Quality is proven over time. Throughout the project, detailed design review and proofing processes identified and resolved potential design considerations prior to production. This approach ensured the correct outcome was achieved the first time, avoiding unnecessary rework, additional cost, and material waste, and supporting a more efficient and reliable project delivery. Project Highlights Braille Tactile Signs Aust. provided a full-service approach, supporting design, compliance, proofing, proto-typing, and project coordination across multiple stages of the project. Our involvement included reviewing design documentation, identifying potential compliance and layout considerations, and working closely with project teams to resolve these prior to manufacture. Close collaboration with the project manager and delivery teams supported a smooth and coordinated rollout, ensuring the outcome reflected the intent and standard set from the outset. Client Experience “We’re proud to feature beautifully designed Braille Tactile Signs by Braille Tactile Signs Aust. at our purpose-built centre for innovation at Macquarie Park, on the Macquarie University campus. These signs form part of our ongoing commitment to accessibility, inclusion, and creating spaces that support people to thrive.” - NextSense See our work for NextSense on LinkedIn. Continuing The Partnership We value the opportunity to contribute to projects such as the NextSense facility, where accessibility, design, and functionality are equally important. We acknowledge the collaborative effort across all teams involved and look forward to continuing to support projects that prioritise quality, reliability, and long-term performance.
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Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA)
A Trusted Engagement Focused on Performance Braille Tactile Signs Aust. is proud to support Commonwealth Bank of Australia across its national network, delivering compliant Braille Tactile Signs that align with the expectations of a leading Australian brand. Our role is to provide durable, reliable signage solutions that support consistency, usability, and long-term performance across a wide range of environments. The Relationship Our relationship with CBA began through their Victorian managing contractor, Whytehall Services, who identified the need for a more durable and reliable signage solution. With a clear understanding of available technologies, Whytehall Services made the decision to implement our Gold Standard Continuous Surface Encapsulated technology (CSE_Tech™), supporting improved durability, hygiene, and long-term usability. Over time, this approach established a consistent and reliable foundation within the Victorian network. The Outcome Following proven performance over time, Braille Tactile Signs Aust. was engaged directly by CBA to support the development and refinement of a national signage range. Working collaboratively with CBA and Equal Access Group Pty Ltd, the signage was reviewed and certified through a structured process, including: Design compliance certification Product compliance certification This resulted in a compliant, standardised Braille Tactile Sign range which continues to be implemented across the national network. Value Over Time Quality is proven over time. Through real-world application, the importance of durable, well-specified signage became evident, particularly in maintaining consistency, usability, and brand presentation across multiple environments. Braille Tactile Signs Aust. focuses on delivering solutions that perform consistently over time, supporting long-term reliability, user confidence, and value beyond the initial investment. Project Highlights Braille Tactile Signs Aust. supported the development of a national signage system, including design, compliance, and production of a comprehensive Braille Tactile Sign range. This includes: Trading hours signage ATM and operational signage Amenity signage Site-specific applications Each sign type is supported by a structured library and inventory system, enabling consistent ordering across managing contractors nationally. Our ongoing role includes maintaining and expanding the signage range, managing design updates, and supporting coordination across multiple stakeholders to ensure consistency and quality are maintained. Continuing The Partnership We value our ongoing relationship with CBA and their selected managing contractors, and the trust placed in us to support their national signage requirements. We look forward to continuing to work collaboratively with CBA and their managing contractors to deliver consistent, reliable, and compliant outcomes across their network.
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Voices with Vision - In Conversation with Dean Homicki
Dean Homicki is the founder of Staebl and Staebl Academy, where he works across accessibility, product design, sustainability and the built environment. Over more than 30 years, Dean has worked with architects, builders, access consultants and project teams to better understand how accessibility outcomes move from design intent into real-world use. His focus is on helping project teams, suppliers and custodians create environments that support safe, independent and dignified movement for the people who rely on them. Originally trained as a Gold and Silversmith at RMIT Melbourne, Dean brings a deep respect for detail, materials and human experience to his work. Through Staebl, he continues to advocate for accessibility products and systems that are well-designed, installed correctly, maintained over time, and understood as essential parts of a building’s long-term responsibility. Dean, can you share a little about your background and what has shaped your focus on accessibility and the built environment? My background has moved through a few different disciplines, but they have all been connected by one idea: how things are made, how they are used, and how they affect people over time. I started my entrepreneurial life as a Gold & Silversmith, which taught me about precision, material behaviour, and attention to detail. I later moved into engineering, industrial design, product development and business. Over the last 30 years, I have worked closely with architects, builders, access consultants, and project teams across many continents in the built environment. What has shaped my focus most is seeing the gap between what is designed with good intent and what people actually experience once a building or public place is opened, maintained, and used every day. Accessibility is not just a note in a drawing or a product selection. It is part of a person’s ability to move safely, confidently, and independently through a space. That is what continues to drive my work with Staebl.com and Staebl.academy. I am interested in how accessibility outcomes are designed, delivered, verified, maintained and protected long after practical completion. I believe in resourcing people and providing them with access to information that enables them to get where they want to go or assists them in providing their services to others. With decades of experience across design and mobility, what have you learned from observing how environments actually perform in real life? “I have learned that buildings are tested by people, not just by drawings.” A space can look compliant on paper, but the real test is what happens when someone arrives with low vision, a mobility impairment, fatigue, pain, anxiety, distraction, or simply a different way of navigating than the designer imagined. In real life, people rely on consistency. They rely on contrast, placement, touch, lighting, signage, handrails, surface condition and predictable cues. When one element is missing, poorly installed, or not maintained, it can disrupt the entire journey. I have also learned that accessibility features do not exist in isolation. A Braille tactile sign, a TGSI, a stair nosing, a handrail, a lift button, a doorway or a path of travel are all part of a connected system. If one part of that system fails, the person using the environment often carries the risk. Claudia tells us you studied the exact same course as her. How do you feel that shared foundation has influenced your approach to accessibility and your attention to detail? Yes. RMIT Melbourne Gold & Silversmithing. Our shared foundation is important because I think it taught us both to look beyond the object and consider the person, the journey, the environment around them, and the context of how an object will or could be used. A good accessibility outcome is rarely about a single product. It is about how that product supports orientation, mobility, dignity and confidence within a broader setting. That way of thinking changes how you assess a detail. You start asking: where is the person coming from, what information do they need, what will they feel underfoot or underhand, and what happens if the environment changes over time? That shared training also creates a respect for lived experience and specialist knowledge. It reminds you that accessibility is not just technical. It is human. The details matter because people depend on them. You often challenge the industry with a simple question: “Does this design actually work?” Why do you think that question is not asked often enough? I think it is NOT asked often enough because projects are under pressure and people are restricted by time and budgets. There are time, cost, procurement, and construction pressures. Often the focus becomes: has it been specified, has it been installed, has it been signed off? Those are important questions, but they are not the same as asking whether the environment actually works for the people who need it. “Does this design actually work?” is a practical question. It asks us to step out of the drawing set and into the journey. It asks us to consider how a person will find the entrance, identify the lift, locate the amenity, recognise a hazard, understand a decision point, or move safely through a public space. The question is simple, but it can be confronting because it exposes the difference between compliance as a minimum requirement and accessibility as a lived outcome. From your perspective, where does compliance fall short when it comes to real usability? Compliance is essential, but it is not always enough. Standards and codes provide a necessary baseline. They help create consistency and define minimum expectations. The challenge is that real usability depends on how those requirements are interpreted, integrated, installed and maintained. A compliant element can still fail if it is placed in the wrong context, if the luminance contrast is poor, if the surface is slippery, if signage is positioned where it cannot be found, if lighting is inadequate, or if the product wears down over time. Compliance can tell us what should be provided. However, real usability asks whether the person can actually perceive it, understand it and use it safely in that environment. You’ve highlighted situations where orientation and mobility features are reduced through performance-based decisions. What impact does that have on people who rely on them? When orientation and mobility features are reduced, the person using the environment often loses certainty about their surroundings. That can mean losing the ability to identify a hazard, follow a path, locate a decision point, understand a change in direction, or move independently through a space. For someone with low vision or blindness, those features are not decorative. They are part of the building's information system, just as a light switch is part of the energy system of a premises. When those cues are removed, reduced or diluted through a performance-based decision, the effect may not be obvious to everyone. But for the person who relies on them, it can create hesitation, confusion, increased risk and sometimes the decision not to make the journey at all. This is why I believe that these decisions need to be made with great care, with specialist input and with a clear understanding of the real-world consequences. You’ve spoken about the role of the entire supply chain, from design through to maintenance. Where do you most commonly see breakdowns? Breakdowns often occur between stages and an absence or unwillingness to be transparent. The architect may have a clear design intent. The access consultant may provide good advice. The specification may nominate appropriate products. But then the project moves into tender, procurement, substitution, installation, handover and maintenance. That is where small decisions can change the outcome. A product may be substituted without understanding its performance. An installer may not follow manufacturer instructions. A surface may change after the contrast assessment. Maintenance teams may not know what needs to be inspected or preserved. Over time, the original accessibility intent can drift. The issue is not usually that people do not care. I often view that responsibility is fragmented. Everyone holds a part of the process, but no one clearly carries the outcome through the project's full life. I can call this the ‘pass-the-parcel’ problem. It becomes the next person's problem to unwrap and then pass on to the next person at staebl.com/resources. When accessibility features like Braille Tactile Signs, TGSIs or other wayfinding elements fail, is it usually a product issue or a lack of understanding across the project team? It can be either, but very often it is a lack of understanding across the project team. Who the orientation or mobility device is for and why it must be a certain way, location, and position. A poor-quality product can absolutely create problems, but even a good product can fail if it is selected for the wrong environment, installed incorrectly, placed without considering the journey, or not maintained. Braille Tactile Signs, TGSIs and wayfinding elements need to be understood as functional accessibility infrastructure and are an essential part of a built environment's non-discriminatory ecosystem. They are there to communicate information, support orientation and assist safe movement. If the design or construction team sees them as a late-stage compliance item, rather than part of the design system, the risk of failure increases. The best outcomes occur when product quality, design intent, installation knowledge, and maintenance responsibility align, are documented, and communicated. In your observations, inconsistency across elements like BTS, stair nosing, contrast or maintenance is a recurring issue. Why is consistency so critical? Consistency is critical because people build trust through repeated cues. When stair nosing contrast is consistent, tactile indicators are placed predictably, signage is located where people expect it, and maintenance preserves those features, the environment becomes easier to read for all people, especially for those living with disability. For people with low vision, consistency reduces cognitive load. It helps them understand where they are, where they are going, and where risk may be present. Inconsistent contrast, missing tactile cues or poorly maintained features can break that trust very quickly. Good accessibility is not only about providing individual elements, but it is also about creating a reliable pattern of information across the whole journey. What risks are introduced when poor-quality accessibility products are specified, installed or maintained poorly over time? Poor-quality accessibility products can introduce physical, legal, financial, and reputational risks for custodians who inherit mobility and orientation products. These negative consequences are immaterial when compared with the non-use of the built environment by the people that they were designed to enable. If a product wears quickly, loses contrast, becomes slippery, lifts from the surface, corrodes, breaks, fades or becomes hard to read, it can reduce safety and independence. If it is installed poorly, it may not perform as intended from day one. If it is not maintained, the building owner or custodian may inherit a risk they do not fully understand or know how to handle. There is also a trust issue. People rely on accessibility features to make decisions. If those features are unreliable, people may lose confidence in the environment and in the organisations responsible for it. Upfront cost is only one part of the decision. The more important question is whether the product will continue to perform throughout the life of the building and can be recovered and reused at the end of its required life. Where do Braille Tactile Signs fit within wayfinding, and what needs to be considered to ensure they support safe and independent navigation over time? Braille tactile signs are an important part of a broader wayfinding and static messaging system. They help people confirm locations, identify rooms, amenities, exits, lifts and other key destinations. They also support independence by providing information at the point where a person needs to make a decision. To work well, they need to be considered as part of the full journey. Placement, height, location, consistency, readability, luminance contrast, tactile clarity, durability and maintenance. These features and purposes all matter equally and are interdependent. It is also important that signs remain accurate over time. Buildings change. Tenancies change. Room uses change. If the signage is not updated or maintained, the information system becomes unreliable. This is why I believe we must have and maintain a relationship with the custodian. I think it's easy for Braille tactile signs to be treated as mere decoration or a compliance label. They’re not. They are a communication tool, and for many people, they are a vital part of navigating with confidence. You’ve said accessibility is central to sustainability. How should those two ideas work together in practice? Accessibility and sustainability should work together because both are about long-term responsibility. For example, imagine Braille signs recovered and resold as refurbished signage at a reduced price compared to new signs. I believe that a sustainable building should not only use better materials or reduce waste, but also continue to serve people well over time. If a space excludes people, limits independence or requires constant replacement because products fail, then the outcome is not truly sustainable. Again, maintaining a relationship with the custodian of the built environment provides an opportunity to serve a niche building requirement and to build brand trust. In practice, this means selecting products that are durable, repairable, traceable and appropriate for their environment. It means designing with maintenance in mind. It means reducing unnecessary waste while also protecting accessibility performance. It also means asking who is responsible for the product after installation, not just who supplied it. For me, sustainability is not separate from human use. A product or building system should support people, last longer, be properly maintained, and have a responsible end-of-life pathway. Can a space be considered inclusive or sustainable if it limits independence for some users? I do not believe it can. If a space in a premises limits independence, it asks some people to carry a burden others do not have to. That might be extra effort, extra risk, extra uncertainty, or the need to rely on someone else for assistance. A space may use sustainable materials and still fail to be an inclusive environment. It may meet a minimum requirement and still be difficult to use. True sustainability should include social sustainability. It should support people across ability, age, mobility and sensory needs. A space that works well for more people, for longer, with less waste and less risk is a much stronger sustainability outcome. When design gets it right, what stands out to you? When design gets it right, it often feels calm. The journey makes sense. The cues are clear. The information arrives at the right time. The products are well integrated. There is contrast where needed, tactile information where useful, signage where it can be found, and maintenance that protects the original intent. Good accessible design does not need to shout. It gives people confidence. It allows someone to move through a space with less hesitation and more independence. The best outcomes feel considered from beginning to end. What’s one assumption about accessibility that you think needs to be challenged? One assumption that needs to be challenged is that accessibility is a specialist add-on at the end of a project. Accessibility should not be checked after the real design decisions have already been made. It should be part of the project from the beginning, just like structure, fire safety, sustainability and services. Another assumption is that compliance alone guarantees usability. Compliance matters deeply, but it needs to be supported by good design judgement, product knowledge, installation quality and ongoing maintenance. What would you like architects, designers and builders to better understand about creating environments that truly work? I would like them to understand that accessibility outcomes are carried by many hands. The architect may set the intent, but the builder, subcontractor, supplier, installer, certifier, facility manager and asset owner all influence whether that intent survives. Every decision matters. I would also like them to understand with empathy that people use environments in real conditions, not ideal ones. Surfaces get wet. Lighting changes. Products wear. Buildings are altered. Maintenance is delayed. People arrive tired, injured, anxious, ageing, distracted or unfamiliar with the space. Creating built environments that truly work means designing for that reality. It means asking better questions earlier and protecting the outcome for longer. What does it mean for a space to be fit for purpose from your perspective? A space is fit for purpose when it supports the people who need to use it safely, confidently and with dignity. That includes the building's intended function and the journey through it. Can people find the entrance? Can they identify hazards? Can they locate amenities? Can they read the information provided? Can they move through the space without unnecessary confusion or risk? Fit for purpose is not just about opening day. It is about whether the space continues to perform after handover, after maintenance cycles, after product wear, and after the building has settled into everyday use. There are many accessibility products available on the market today. What’s your opinion on balancing upfront cost with long-term value and performance? Upfront costs are important, but they should not be the only measure. The lowest-cost product can become costly if it fails early, needs replacement, creates risk, causes rework, or undermines accessibility outcomes. Long-term value comes from performance, durability, compliance support, installation quality, maintenance, traceability and the confidence that the product will continue doing its job. For accessibility products, the real value is not just the object. It is the outcome it protects. A good product should help the project team reduce risk, support the user, preserve design intent and provide confidence to the asset owner over time. What advice would you give to architects, designers, specifiers or purchasers when selecting the best Braille Tactile Sign solution for their project or brand? My advice would be to select the sign as part of the wayfinding system rather than as an isolated item. Consider who will use it, where they will approach from, how they will locate it, what information they need at that point, and how the sign will perform over time. Look at tactile clarity, Braille quality, luminance contrast, durability, fixing method, cleaning, maintenance and consistency across the whole project. I would also encourage specifiers and purchasers to ask suppliers better questions. What standards does the product support? How is quality verified? How should it be installed? What happens if the building changes? Can the sign be maintained or updated? What support is available after supply? A good Braille Tactile Sign should reflect the project’s brand and design language, but it must first serve the person relying on it. The best solution is one that brings together clarity, dignity, durability and trust.
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Accessibility in Action - In the Driver's Seat 2026
Supporting Community Through Partnership at the Lions Australia In the Driver's Seat Event at Sandown Raceway 2026. What would it feel like to get behind the wheel if you’ve never had the chance before? What would that experience be like for a blind person? For many people who are blind or have low vision, that opportunity can feel almost unimaginable. And for those with sight, it's often just as difficult to imagine how a blind person could safely experience driving. Celebrating its 28th year, the Lions Australia In the Driver's Seat event has been creating exactly that opportunity for people who are blind or have low vision. Held at Sandown Raceway, the event provides a safe, controlled environment where participants experience the freedom and excitement of driving in dual-control driving school vehicles, with qualified driving instructors and dedicated volunteers ensuring every drive is carefully supervised and safe. Braille Tactile Signs Aust. was proud to once again support this remarkable event as an Event Sponsor. This year, we also had the privilege of expanding our Tactile Sports Diagrams by creating a custom tactile diagram of the Sandown Raceway circuit, giving participants the opportunity to explore the track through touch before they drove. Many shared that feeling the circuit beforehand helped them build a mental picture of the layout, creating confidence before getting behind the wheel. After their drive, participants returned to the tactile diagram to relive the experience, connecting each corner and straight with the exhilaration they had just experienced on the track. It was a powerful reminder that accessibility is about far more than helping people find their way. It's about creating opportunities to participate, understand and experience the world with greater confidence, fun and engagement. At Braille Tactile Signs Aust., we believe the strongest outcomes come from listening, learning and working alongside the communities we support. Through partnerships like In the Driver's Seat, we continue to see firsthand how thoughtful, accessible design can make meaningful experiences more inclusive for everyone. Congratulations to Lions Australia, the volunteers, driving instructors and fellow Event Sponsors for continuing to make this incredible day possible. It is a privilege to be part of this event that creates such lasting memories and meaningful opportunities, not only for the VIP drivers, but their families, friends and all involved. Whether supporting a community event, sporting venue, visitor attraction or public space, tactile diagrams and maps help people build a mental picture of their surroundings through touch, creating greater confidence, independence and richer experiences. Proudly partnering with Blind Sports & Recreation Victoria, we're helping make sport more accessible through our exclusive range of tactile sports diagrams. We were proud to work alongside the Lions Australia to evolve the In the Driver's Seat brandmark into a more accessible design solution, strengthening a visual identity centred on Driving Possibilities. Empowering People. Events like the Lion's In the Driver's Seat are only possible through the dedication of volunteers, instructors, community organisations and generous event sponsors who share a commitment to creating more inclusive experiences. Braille Tactile Signs Aust. is proud to stand alongside Lions Australia, Vision Australia, Mobil, Sandown Raceway, Motorsport Australia and Melbourne Racing Club, whose ongoing support helps make this remarkable day possible each year. Creating More Inclusive Experiences If you're planning a project where accessibility matters, we'd love to help you with your inclusive wayfinding and signage needs. Ask About Our Tactile Sports Diagrams
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Australian Made, Built For Impact: Why Local Manufacturing Matters More Than Ever
Australian Made is often associated with origin. Where something is produced. Where it comes from. At BTS Aust., it represents something deeper. It reflects how something is made, who it supports, and the outcomes it delivers long after installation. As a proud Australian Made and Owned business since 2002, our commitment to local manufacturing has shaped not only how we operate, but the role we play in creating accessible environments across Australia.
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Voices With Vision - In Conversation With Chris Edwards
How do people who are blind navigate unfamiliar buildings? Chris Edwards, General Manager at Vision Australia, shares his experience in our latest Voices With Vision interview. “Braille remains an essential part of a blind person’s life. There are things you can do in Braille that remain challenging to do with technology,” he explains. From Braille labels on everyday items to Braille Tactile Signs in buildings, Chris discusses how thoughtful wayfinding design empowers independence, and why accessible environments need to go beyond compliance.
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