Read the regulations set forth by the appropriate governing body to learn what the requirements and recommendations are and how they may apply to you.
- Help with ADA Compliance
- ADA General Guidelines for Hard of Hearing People
- ADA Guidelines for Stadiums/Arenas
- Access Board Recommendations (Section 508 Amendment)
- Who Has Obligations Under Title III?
- Providing Effective Communications
- Communicating with People with Disabilities
- National Building Code of Canada
Businesses - both large and small - may receive a tax benefit by using Listen for assistive listening. Small businesses may be eligible for up to a $5000 tax credit and any business may qualify for up to a $15,000 tax deduction. In certain instances, the tax savings may cover a significant portion of the purchase.
- ADA Guidelines for Tax Credits (Includes Sample Form)
- Tax Incentives for Improving Accessibility
- ADA Tax Incentives Packet
- IRS Form 8826
Update
President Bush Signs Assistive Technology (AT) Legislation
3/1/2005
President Bush recently signed the Assistive Technology Act funds which primarily funds state programs that provide assistive technology (AT) devices and services to individuals with disabilities. The bill includes many of ASHA's recommendations including:
- making AT legislation a regular authorization by waiving the current sunset provision;
- ensuring that funding would continuously be made available for AT programs;
- including students with disabilities in the required state transition assistance programs;
- establishing universal design principles that are usable by people with the widest range of functional capabilities;
- increasing teacher training on AT devices and services for children with disabilities;
- continuing state protection and advocacy programs; and
- including a minimum state grant of $410,000.
The final version of H.R. 4278 can be found at http://thomas.loc.gov. In the textbox at the top of the page, enter "H.R. 4278". Go to bullet number 5, "Engrossed Amendment as Agreed to by Senate." For more information, please contact Linda S. Lucas, ASHA's Director of Grassroots Advocacy, via e-mail at llucas@asha.org or by phone at 800-498-2071, ext. 4427.
