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IS YOUR BUSINESS SIGNAGE ADA COMPLIANT? A PLAIN-LANGUAGE GUIDE FROM FASTSIGNS

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The nation’s leading sign and graphic center franchise breaks down the federal requirements for tactile lettering, braille, contrast and mounting height into a simple checklist business owners can use today

CARROLLTON, Texas, July 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Many business owners assume their signage is compliant simply because it looks professional. In reality, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) sets specific, measurable standards for text height, contrast, braille placement and mounting location, and that’s why FASTSIGNS®, a global leader in custom sign and visual graphics solutions, has published a plain-language guide so business owners can quickly check whether their existing signage meets these requirements.

The ADA requires that buildings open to the public be accessible to individuals with disabilities, including through signage. Signs identifying permanent rooms and spaces, including restrooms, stairwells and exits, must meet tactile and visual standards so they can be read by individuals who are blind, have low vision or use a wheelchair.

Why It Matters
Non-compliant signage creates legal risk and signals to visitors that accessibility is not a priority. Because signage compliance is measured down to fractions of an inch, it is also one of the easiest things for a business to get wrong without realizing it.

What Happens If Signage Isn’t Compliant
Non-compliant signage can lead to complaints, legal exposure and costly retrofits, on top of making spaces harder to navigate for visitors with disabilities. Fixing signage proactively is almost always cheaper than fixing it after a complaint.

Quick Compliance Checklist

Contrast: Background and text colors must contrast clearly.Font: Sans-serif lettering only, no decorative features.Braille and tactile text: Required on any sign identifying a permanent room, placed below the text and centered, with at least 3/8″ of space from other sign elements.Pictograms: If used to identify a room, must be paired with tactile text.Character height: Raised letters must be uppercase, 5/8″ to 2″ tall.Character spacing: 1/16″ to 1/8″ minimum, 1 1/5″ maximum between characters.Mounting height: Tactile characters between 48″ and 60″ above the finished floor.Mounting location: On the latch side of the door, never on the door itself; nearest adjacent wall if latch-side space is unavailable.Clearance: Minimum 3/8″ between text and the sign’s edge.

“As a global leader in business signs and graphics solutions, FASTSIGNS created this guide to give owners a clear, practical way to check their own signage before it becomes a bigger issue,” said FASTSIGNS Vice President of Marketing Theron Andrews. “The easiest way to ensure ADA compliance is to work with a local FASTSIGNS franchise to make sure your signs are compliant from the outset, without any guesswork needed.”

How FASTSIGNS Helps
FASTSIGNS designs and produces ADA-compliant signage, customized to match a business’s brand identity, including braille, tactile lettering and pictograms, and reviews specifications for compliance before production begins. FASTSIGNS also offers regulatory and safety signage for stairwells, elevators, fire exits, entryways and parking lots.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes a sign ADA-compliant? It must meet standards for contrast, sans-serif font, tactile lettering, braille placement, pictogram use and mounting height and location, all together.

Do all signs for a business need to be ADA-compliant? Only signs identifying permanent rooms or spaces, including restrooms or exits, require tactile and braille elements. Temporary signs generally do not.

Where should ADA signs be mounted? On the latch side of the door, with tactile character baselines between 48″ and 60″ above the floor. Never mount directly on the door.

Can a business be penalized for non-compliant ADA signage? Yes. It can result in complaints and legal exposure, which is typically costlier than addressing compliance upfront. Codes vary state to state, and your local FASTSIGNS is up to date and will ensure your project is compliant. In addition to local fines and penalties, there are also federal statutes regarding ADA compliance. If a business is investigated by the Department of Justice (DOJ) for an ADA violation, it can face hefty federal civil penalties with first-time violations capable of exceeding $100,000.

Does FASTSIGNS check signage for ADA compliance before production?
Yes, FASTSIGNS quality assurance processes ensure that all orders are produced accurately and free of errors — ADA signage included.

Where can a business get ADA-compliant signage made? Through FASTSIGNS, which offers design and compliance review. Request a quote at fastsigns.com/request-a-quote.

About FASTSIGNS®:
FASTSIGNS® is the leader in the custom signs and visual solutions industry. With over 40 years of experience, FASTSIGNS helps customers bring their vision to life and achieve more than they ever thought possible. As the largest service-oriented business within the Propelled Brands® family, FASTSIGNS spans over 790 independently owned and operated centers across the United States, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, the United Kingdom, Canada, Chile, Grand Cayman, Malta and Australia (where centers operate as SIGNWAVE®). FASTSIGNS is frequently recognized for franchisee satisfaction and for awards that include being ranked No. 1 in its category on ENTREPRENEUR’s highly competitive Franchise 500® List in 2026 for the tenth consecutive year, and continuous recognition from Franchise Business Review in categories such as Top Franchises for Culture, Women, Veterans and more. For more information or to learn about opportunities, visit fastsigns.com or contact Mark Jameson, mark.jameson@propelledbrands.com or call 214-346-5679.

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EV All Day Launches Instant Battery-Health Check for Used Electric Cars

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A used electric car’s most valuable part, its battery, is also the one thing no advert, V5C or history check will show you. EV All Day’s new £9.99 check changes that, giving buyers an instant, independent estimate of battery health, real-world range and remaining warranty before they ever view the car.

BRISTOL, England, July 12, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — EV All Day, a UK-based vehicle verification service, has launched to give used electric vehicle (EV) buyers and sellers the check that matters most for a battery-powered car: an independent read on the condition of its battery, before they buy.

The battery can be up to 40% of an EV’s value and thousands of pounds to replace, but nothing makes a seller prove its condition. For £9.99, we give buyers that proof before they travel to view.

While UK consumers can readily check any vehicle for outstanding finance, theft and write-off status, the single biggest factor in an electric car’s value and reliability, the health of its battery, has remained effectively invisible to buyers. Standard history checks were built for petrol and diesel cars and say nothing about battery condition, and a seller is under no obligation to evidence it.

EV All Day closes that gap. For £9.99, the service delivers an instant digital report estimating a used EV’s battery health, real-world range now versus when new, and how much battery warranty remains, from nothing more than a registration and the current mileage.

The Missing Check in Used EV Buying

On a petrol car, buyers judge condition on mileage and service history. On an electric car, the number that really decides value is one they can’t see. The battery can account for up to 40% of an EV’s value and costs anywhere from £5,000 to £15,000-plus to replace, yet its condition never appears on the advert, the V5C or the MOT.

Because batteries degrade gradually with age, mileage and charging habits, mileage alone is a poor guide: a well-treated 80,000-mile car can hold a healthier battery than a hard-charged 30,000-mile one. Until now, buyers have had no independent way to tell the difference before travelling to view a car.

“On a petrol car you check the mileage and the service history. On an electric car, the number that decides value is one you simply can’t see: the health of the battery. And no seller is obliged to show it to you,” said Simon Brown, founder of EV All Day.

“For £9.99 and about thirty seconds, we give buyers an honest estimate of that battery’s health, its real-world range and how much warranty is left, straight from the listing, before they ever travel to a viewing. It’s the check that’s been missing from used EV buying.”

What an EV All Day Check Shows

Every £9.99 report is built around an EV-specialist battery and range core, powered by ClearWatt, and cross-checked against official DVSA MOT and mileage records.

The report may include:

An estimated battery-health reading and range retention versus when newA battery-health grade (such as A+) where a manufacturer test record existsExpected real-world range now, shown side by side with the official WLTP figureRemaining battery warranty in miles and months, with an Active or Expired badgeUsable and total battery capacity (kWh)Charging, running cost, efficiency and full specification, where that data is held (powered by EV Database)Full MOT and mileage history from the DVSA, which also feeds the range estimate

The service is offered through two entry points to suit how buyers search: an EV Battery Health Check that leads with the battery reading, and a fuller Used EV Check that adds charging, running-cost and specification detail. Both are the same £9.99 report.

Crucially, EV All Day is honest about what the reading is: an estimate built from aggregated real-world data plus the specific car’s age and mileage, with a manufacturer grade shown where a test record exists, not an OBD-measured State of Health. It is the read buyers can get from a listing, before they ever contact the seller.

Coming Soon: A Full EV History Check

A comprehensive EV history check, bringing battery condition, charging and running costs, and full vehicle provenance together in a single report, is scheduled to follow, giving used EV buyers everything they need in one place.

Reducing Risk in a Fast-Growing Market

As more electric cars reach their second and third owners, so does the risk of undisclosed battery degradation. A tired battery can look identical to a healthy one on a forecourt, and dashboard range figures alone can mislead. Heavy, frequent rapid charging can roughly double the rate of battery wear, meaning two seemingly identical cars can hold very different batteries.

By providing an independent estimate of battery health and range, EV All Day helps buyers verify a used EV’s real condition rather than relying on seller claims, and helps sellers with a healthy battery evidence it to support their asking price. UK market research suggests buyers pay several hundred pounds more for a used EV with evidenced battery health, and that such cars sell noticeably faster.

Designed for Buyers, Sellers and the Trade

EV All Day is designed for use by:

Used EV buyers, screening listings and verifying battery health before travelling to viewPrivate sellers, evidencing a healthy battery and remaining warranty to support asking pricesDealers and traders, appraising electric vehicles quickly and consistentlyEV owners, understanding their car’s battery condition over time

The service is intended to complement existing vehicle history checks rather than replace them.

How the Service Works

Using EV All Day involves three steps:

Enter a UK registration number and current mileage, with no VIN required. The car is confirmed as an eligible EV before any payment is taken, and mileage is pre-filled from the latest MOT.Complete a single secure card payment of £9.99 through Stripe, with no subscription and no account.Receive the report in seconds, delivered three ways: instantly on screen, as a downloadable PDF, and as a copy by email.

If a report cannot be generated because data is unavailable for the vehicle, the customer is refunded in full, automatically. Coverage spans the mainstream UK electric market, including Tesla, Nissan, Kia, Hyundai, Volkswagen, BMW, MG and Jaguar, among many others.

The Switch to Electric Is Accelerating

The launch comes as electric vehicles take an ever-larger share of the UK market, with registrations climbing year on year and new petrol and diesel car sales due to end in 2030. As more of these vehicles reach the used market, buying with confidence increasingly means knowing each battery’s real condition, not just its mileage.

Availability

EV All Day is available now at evallday.com. Reports are delivered instantly where data is available, with an automatic full refund where a report cannot be generated.

About EV All Day

EV All Day is a UK-based vehicle verification service focused exclusively on electric vehicles. Operated by EV All Day Ltd and based in Chepstow, the platform combines EV-specialist battery and range data from ClearWatt with vehicle specification data from EV Database and official MOT and mileage records from the DVSA, helping buyers, sellers and the trade judge a used EV’s true condition. Reports cost £9.99, with an automatic full refund where a report cannot be generated.

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Simon Brown, EV All Day, 44 01632 961111, hello@evallday.com, https://evallday.com/

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AlgoLaser Launches DIY KIT MK3: Start, Just That Simple–A Smarter Way to Laser Engrave

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SHENZHEN, China, July 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — AlgoLaser, a global leader in smart laser engraving technology, today officially launched its latest desktop laser engraver: the DIY KIT MK3. For years, complex assembly, cumbersome operation, and steep learning curves have kept many creators from exploring laser engraving. The DIY KIT MK3 eliminates these barriers. Built around the core promise to ‘Start, Just That Simple,’ it features optimized structural engineering, an intuitive AlgoOS-powered HD touchscreen, and significantly boosted laser performance. From unboxing to final creation, the DIY KIT MK3 seamlessly streamlines the entire process while delivering exceptional value.

Streamlined Assembly for Immediate Use

The DIY KIT MK3 introduces an innovative Structrix Frame, featuring precision alignment slots and cable management. Arriving 95% pre-assembled, the machine can be fully set up in just five simple steps in under 10 minutes. This completely eliminates traditional frustrations like belt tensioning, repeated alignments, and messy wiring.

Intelligent, Computer-Free Operation

Powered by the proprietary AlgoOS, the built-in HD touchscreen enables fully offline, standalone operation. It boasts smart parameter recommendations, drag-and-drop positioning, and direct image processing. Combined with over 400 ready-to-use projects and creative tools like AlgoType and AlgoSketch, the system allows beginners to start creating instantly—no computer or technical expertise required.

Enhanced Power and Speed for Higher Productivity

Equipped with new 8W, 15W, and 20W laser modules, the DIY KIT MK3 delivers up to a 60% power increase over its predecessor. Robust structural and material upgrades fully harness this power, ensuring stable, high-precision engraving at speeds up to 15,000 mm/min. Additionally, the spacious 400×400mm workspace and an efficient repetitive processing mode make intricate designs and small-batch production highly practical, empowering users to easily monetize their craft.

Modular Design for Long-Term Flexibility

The DIY KIT MK3’s modular architecture supports seamless laser module upgrades and effortless integration with accessories like rotary attachments. This flexibility adapts to diverse needs—from scaling an Etsy business to exploring family DIY projects. Furthermore, with an optional Class 1 safety enclosure and multiple built-in monitoring systems, the DIY KIT MK3 provides peace of mind, making it safe for both commercial studios and home environments.

Availability

The DIY KIT MK3 is now available for pre-order exclusively on the official website, algolaser.com. From July 11–31, customers can order during the Super Early Bird window and enjoy exclusive perks, including free gifts and bonus points. It will then launch globally on Amazon and other major platforms starting August 1.

Order now to secure early access before the worldwide launch.

About AlgoLaser

AlgoLaser is a global provider of smart laser engraving solutions, dedicated to empowering makers, educators, and everyday creators around the world. By pairing high-performance hardware with the intuitive AlgoOS operating system, AlgoLaser breaks down technical barriers to make professional-quality creation as simple as everyday printing. The company is committed to helping users of all skill levels effortlessly transform creative ideas into reality, making laser technology easier, safer, and accessible enough for every household. For more information, visit www.algolaser.com.

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DRAI Health Introduces SpaceXAI-Powered Personalized Voice Interaction in heyDRAI

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New capability delivers more natural, adaptive, and human-centered voice-guided healthcare experiences

LOS ANGELES, July 11, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — DRAI Health today announced the launch of a new personalized voice interaction capability within heyDRAI, its AI-powered healthcare platform. Powered by advanced SpaceXAI technology, this innovation enables more natural, expressive, and context-aware voice-guided healthcare interactions, further advancing DRAI Health’s mission to deliver truly patient-centric digital care.

“By integrating SpaceXAI technology into heyDRAI, we are enabling a more natural, adaptive, and emotionally intelligent interface that enhances how patients interact with healthcare information.” said Gor Galstyan, CTO of DRAI Health.

The new capability transforms AI-guided consultations from static, text-based exchanges into dynamic, conversational experiences tailored to each individual user. Patients can select from a range of voice styles—such as calm and reassuring, clear and clinical, or energetic and motivational—allowing interactions to align with their personal preferences and emotional needs.

Unlike conventional text-to-speech systems that simply vocalize scripted content, heyDRAI’s SpaceXAI-powered voice interaction is designed to understand conversational context, adjust tone dynamically, and deliver responses in a more human-like manner. This creates a more engaging and intuitive experience that helps patients feel more comfortable, attentive, and connected throughout their healthcare journey.

Each user’s preferred voice profile is retained across interactions, ensuring continuity and personalization over time, while maintaining flexibility for users to modify their preferences as needed.

Technology Differentiation Through SpaceXAI Integration

The integration of SpaceXAI technology enables a new class of voice interaction that goes beyond traditional AI voice systems by incorporating:

Context-aware response generation rather than static script delivery

Adaptive tone modulation based on conversational flow and user engagement

Improved reasoning and coherence in multi-step healthcare interactions

More natural conversational pacing, reducing cognitive load for users

These capabilities are particularly important in healthcare, where clarity, empathy, and precision directly impact patient understanding and engagement.

Leadership Commentary

“Healthcare conversations are deeply personal. Our goal is to make interactions with AI feel less transactional and more human,” said Gor Galstyan, CTO of DRAI Health. “By integrating SpaceXAI technology into heyDRAI, we are enabling a more natural, adaptive, and emotionally intelligent interface that enhances how patients interact with healthcare information.”

Enhancing the Patient-Centric Healthcare Experience

The introduction of personalized voice interaction represents a significant step forward in DRAI Health’s broader vision to create a continuous, patient-centered healthcare experience spanning:

Wellness and preventive care

Symptom assessment and early intervention

Acute and chronic condition support

Post-acute recovery and ongoing monitoring

By embedding advanced voice interaction into the consultation flow, heyDRAI improves accessibility for a wide range of users, including those who prefer voice-first interaction or may have difficulty engaging with traditional text-based interfaces.

Looking Ahead

The personalized voice capability is now available within heyDRAI and will continue to evolve with additional features, including deeper personalization, multilingual support, and enhanced clinical interaction workflows.

About DRAI Health

DRAI Health is developing AI-powered healthcare technologies designed to transform how patients, providers, and health systems interact with medical information. Through platforms such as heyDRAI, the company focuses on intelligent intake, guided consultation, patient engagement, and clinical decision support.

DRAI Health’s mission is to make healthcare more accessible, personalized, and human-centered, leveraging advanced artificial intelligence combined with real-world clinical insight.

For more information, visit www.draihealth.com.

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Kelsey Whiddon, DRAI Health, Inc., 1 818.621.1441, marketing@draihealth.com, https://www.draihealth.com/

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