5.7.5 Information transmission

• Directional and location signs should be provided to give information on accessible routes, lifts and escalators, entrances and exits, information counters, sanitary facilities, health care facilities, communication facilities, and functional areas.
• Assistive listening systems should be provided for hearing impaired persons.

5.7.6 Maps and directories

• Adequate maps and directories, with graphical and text display, braille and audio types, at both entrances and inside spaces can help users to recognize their present position and assist in orientation and wayfinding.
• Maps can be of a series of scales to convey different information.
• Accessible routes to major functional areas for the disabled user groups should be indicated, including positions for dropped kerbs, ramps, and lifts.

5.7.7 Graphical details

• Contrasting colours should be used for the signs against its background.
• Pictorial signs should be provided in addition to words and letters.
• Words and letters should be of adequate size, height, boldness and suitable fonts for legibility.
• Graphics and wordings should be informative and easy to comprehend.