2100 Sonoma Valley Chamber of Commerce | Accessibility
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Chamber Highlights of 2012

Thanks to membership almost 500 businesses strong, your Chamber accomplished great things in 2012.  Click here for a highlights report.

 


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The following resources are provided to assist local businesses in complying with requirements for disabled accessibility.   For more information, contact the Chamber.


Information from the U.S. Department of Justice:

The federal Department of Justice has an ADA website and an information line (800-514-0301 (voice; Spanish language service available) 800-514-0383 (TTY))  as well as an ADA Business Connection page, with information and technical assistance.  It includes a variety of downloadable publications for businesses, including a new ADA Update: A Primer for Small Businesses, the   ADA Guide for Small Businesses (pdf), a guide to  Readily Achievable Barrier Removal and Van Accessible Parking Spaces, a Checklist for Readily Achievable Barrier Removal. Among the links on the ADA website are the revised ADA requirements regarding Service Animals and a Q&A on Accessibility Requirements for Existing Swimming Pools at Hotels.

Another useful checklist for existing facilities can be found at adachecklist.org.

 

Information for California Businesses:

-  Summary of recent State law on disabled access reform (SB 1186) prepared by the League of California Cities.

-  Information and resources from the California Commission on Disabled Access
-  CalChamber information on ADA reform; includes a helpful video with Tips for Small Businesses on achieving compliance.
- Information about Certified Access Specialist (CASp) program is available at findacasp.com

 

Federal Tax Incentives:

Information on federal tax credits for small businesses, and federal tax deductions for businesses of any size, to help with the cost of making accessibility improvements is also available . 

 

 

 

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