Access At Rear Accessible Signs
Access At Rear Disabled Signs direct visitors and drivers to wheelchair accessible entrances located behind buildings. Ideal for workplaces, shops, hospitals and public facilities where accessible entry points are positioned away from the main entrance.
Access At Rear Disabled Signs clearly direct visitors to wheelchair accessible entrances located behind a building. Featuring the recognised wheelchair symbol and clear wording, the sign helps guide people with mobility needs to the correct entrance where accessible facilities are available.
Where & How to Use this sign
Install this sign where accessible entrances are positioned behind a building or away from the main doorway. Common locations include workplaces, shops, healthcare facilities, schools and public buildings where wheelchair access is provided at a rear entrance.
Accessibility Wayfinding Benefits After Installation
- ✓ Helps visitors quickly locate accessible entrances
- ✓ Improves accessibility guidance around buildings
- ✓ Reduces confusion when main entrances are not accessible
- ✓ Supports inclusive building access for visitors
- ✓ Reinforces clear accessibility wayfinding
- ✓ Helps organisations provide inclusive facilities
Specifications
- Conforms to BS 5499 safety sign guidance
- Sign type: Wheelchair accessible information sign
- Pictogram symbol: DDA wheelchair symbol
- Orientation: Portrait layout
- Displayed wording: "Access At Rear"
- Background colour: Blue
- Text colour: White
- Symbol colour: White
- Finish: High gloss surface
- Material options: Rigid plastic or polycarbonate
- Surface type: Non reflective
- Photoluminescence: Non photoluminescent
- Size options: 400 x 300 mm and 600 x 400 mm
- Mounting methods: Wall mount or post mount
- Installation area: Indoor and outdoor locations
- Supplied: Single sign
- Fixings: Sign supplied without fixings
- Application: Accessible rear building entrances
Related Wheelchair Access Signage
Accessible Entrance Sign Installation Advice
- ❌ Installing signs too far from the main entrance
- ❌ Positioning where parked vehicles block visibility
- ❌ Using signage without a clear accessible route
- ❌ Where accessible entrances are already clearly visible
- ❌ At locations without wheelchair accessible access
- ❌ Where directional entrance signs are required instead
- ✅ Install near the main entrance to guide visitors
- ✅ Position where pedestrians approach the building
- ✅ Ensure wheelchair symbol remains clearly visible
Customers frequently asked questions
What does an Access At Rear disabled sign mean? It informs visitors that the wheelchair accessible entrance is located at the rear of the building rather than the main doorway.
Where should an access at rear sign be installed? It should be installed near the main entrance or visible approach routes to guide visitors to the accessible rear entrance.
Why are access at rear signs important? They help people with mobility needs locate accessible entrances when the main building entrance cannot provide wheelchair access.
Who benefits from access at rear accessibility signs? Visitors using wheelchairs, mobility aids or pushchairs benefit from clear directions to accessible entrances.
When should Access At Rear Disabled Signs be used? They should be installed wherever accessible entrances are positioned behind buildings or away from the main entrance.
Features & Benefits
- ✓ Recognised wheelchair accessibility symbol
- ✓ Clear wording directing visitors to rear entrance
- ✓ Durable rigid plastic or polycarbonate construction
- ✓ Suitable for indoor and outdoor installation
- ✓ Available in two practical size options
- ✓ Helps visitors locate accessible building entrances
- ✓ Improves accessibility guidance around premises
- ✓ Supports inclusive building access for mobility needs
- ✓ Reduces confusion for visitors and customers
- ✓ Reinforces accessibility awareness across facilities