Americans With Disabilities Act Information
The U.S. Department of Justice has announced the availability of information on ADA (the Americans With Disabilities Act) for small businesses.
ADA mandates a number of specific requirements that businesses and landlords must meet and provides tax credits in some circumstances. The act also provides certain exemptions. Business owners in South Florida should also be aware that Dade and Broward Counties impose additional requirements.
Telephone
The ADA Guide for Small Businesses is available free by calling 800-514-0301.
800-514-0383 is the number for TDD (Teletype).
Specialists are available at the same numbers to answer questions.
Electronic
Internet access is at http://www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/adahom1.htm
Gopher users can access at gopher://justice2.usdoj.gov:70/11/crt
Modem access to DOJ's BBS is at 202-514-6193
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