>I know I should know where to find this, but in the process of moving,
>it's been misplaced - what size type should labels be to conform to ADA
>specifications.  I have it in my head that it is 18 points?  Is this correct.
>
>Thanks for the help -we're under the gun.
>
>Kathrine Walker
>Beach Museum of Art [log in to unmask]

The very recently completed (and long-awaited!) "Smithsonian Guidelines
for Accessible Exhibition Design" gives the following "Accessible Type"
chart for Helvetica regular:

Probable viewing distance.........X-height...........Minimum point size:

less than 75 mm/3 inches.........4.5 mm / 3/16 in...........24 point
1 m/39 in....................................9 mm / 3/8 in.................48 point
2 m/78 in....................................19 mm / 3/4 in...............100 point
3 m/118 in...................................28 mm / 1-1/8 in...........148 point

I can fax the relevant pages if you want......

Nickie

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