If you’re a person living with a disability, you may have considered getting a service dog to assist you in some way. Service dogs are no longer only for the blind, after all. They can be trained to assist people who are hearing impaired or have mobility issues; to recognize low blood sugar in diabetics;…
In the US, businesses can take advantage of two tax incentives available to help cover costs of making access improvements for customers with disabilities: • A tax credit for small businesses who remove access barriers from their facilities, provide accessible services, or take other steps to improve accessibility for customers with disabilities • A tax…
The ADA National Network launched the Hospitality and Disability Initiative to promote accessibility and opportunity for people with disabilities within the hospitality industry. Materials and services are also designed to assist lodging and food service employers recruit, hire, and retain qualified workers with disabilities. Resources include: Accessible Meetings, Events and Conferences Guide Customer Service Training…
The ADA prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in employment, State and local government, public accommodations, commercial facilities, transportation, and telecommunications. It also applies to the United States Congress. To be protected by the ADA, one must have a disability or have a relationship or association with an individual with a disability. An individual…
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