How do I get information about the Americans with Disabilities
Act and its regulations? The U.S. Department of Justice hosts an Americans with Disabilities
Act home page. There is an incredible amount of information available
including programs, reports, publications, standards, contacts and much
more. Visit this site at: http://www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/adahom1.htm
or call the information line at 800-514-0301 for additional information.
How do I get information about tax credits and deductions for
disabled persons? The Internal Revenue Service's Publication 907 gives a brief
description of tax laws that pertain to persons with disabilities and
their caregivers. Information such as tax credits, income, deductions,
and business tax incentives are included in Publication 907.
How do I learn about tax incentives for improving accessibility
to my small business? The Department of Justice has compiled a Tax Incentives Packet
that provides information to small businesses about the tax benefits available
to those who comply with new accessibility laws.
This packet is available online at http://www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/taxpack.htm.
If you have questions or would like to order ADA publications, call the
ADA Information Line at 800-514-0301.
How do I find out what my rights are as a disabled person? The Department of Justice has provided all the ADA regulations,
documents, and materials online at http://www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/publicat.htm.
Printed material can be ordered by calling ADA Information Hotline at
800-514-0301.
If you have a specific question, you can call the ADA Information Hotline
to speak with a representative of the Department of Justice's ADA Technical
Assistance Program. This program provides free information and technical
assistance to businesses, people with disabilities, and the general public.
