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Tactile and Braille signage
As of January 2002, the Building Code of Australia requires signs in a range of applications to include tactile lettering and Braille, including the International symbols of access and deafness. Refer to section D3.6 of the BCA for requirements.

The Building Code of Australia specifies signage requirements in Section D3.6 -" Identification of accessible facilities, services and features." The BCA details where accessible signage is required.

The Australian Standard "AS1428.4 - Design for access and mobility - Part 4 - Tactile indicators" provides specifications on the form and placement of signs required to be tactile, Braille or audio.

The Australian Standard "AS1428.1 - design for access and mobility - Part 1 - General requirements for access - new building work" provides specifications for the form of signs. Specifications for the International symbol of access and the International symbol for deafness are detailed in Clause 14.

On-ground accessible parking space signs
The Australian Standard "AS2890.1 - Parking facilities, Part 1 - Off - street parking" sets out the requirements for accessible car parking spaces including signage requirements. The International symbol of access painted on the ground surface of an accessible car parking space must comply in form with Clause 14 of AS1428.1.

Standards

Standards
Some assistive technology needs to meet Australian or other standards. Standards may relate to materials, manufacturing and installation. Products that meet Australian or international standards will have written certification. To find out if a product meets Australian Standards ask the supplier to show you the certificate. For more information about standards also see
http://at-aust.org/home/assistive_technology/standards.html

TGA
Many of the items on the Assistive Technology Australia website are categorised as a Medical Device. Medical devices that are approved for use in Australia have been entered into a national database called the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG), which is maintained by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA). You can ask the supplier for the ARTG number for the device you wish to purchase and search the ARTG for the entry. To access information on the ARTG visit www.tga.gov.au

When buying a medical device it is advisable to only choose a medical device that is recommended by a healthcare professional and has been included on the ARTG.