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DISABLED
ACCESSIBILITY
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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.
Information for California Businesses:
CalADA is a website by the California State Assembly with info on California’s new ADA reform law, SB 1608, and resources to help California businesses become ADA compliant, including information about the Certified Access Specialist (CASp) program. The State's website for the Department of General Services includes a listing of certified access specialists.
The California Chamber of Commerce has provided a summary of Top Ten Things About SB 1608 That Help Business Owners.
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 .
