Introduction
Making your business accessible isn’t just about compliance, it’s also an opportunity to welcome more customers. With the Disabled Access Credit you can save funds while connecting with a wider audience.
What is the Americans with Disabilities Act?
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a United States law that ensures people with disabilities have the same opportunities people without disabilities are afforded.
ADA covers aspects such as employment, housing, education, transportation, communication, health services, voting, and public services like businesses.
ADA in Action
When businesses aren’t accessible, the responsibility is on people with disabilities to file complaints or take legal steps, which can be stressful and time-consuming for everyone involved.
Some individuals may even misuse the ADA to file multiple lawsuits, causing problems for businesses, courts, and the people who benefit from the ADA.
By proactively making your business accessible, you:
- Attract more customers
- Reduce the risk of lawsuits
- Enhance your reputation as an inclusive business
Tax Credit for Accessibility
Did you know…
Small Businesses can get up to $5,000!
The Disabled Access Credit provides a credit for small businesses towards expenses for the purpose of providing access to people with disabilities.
This tax credit makes accessibility improvements more affordable; improvements that grant your business access to a larger customer base.
How Does It Work?
The credit covers 50% of your accessibility expenses over the first $250, up to $10,250.
You can significantly save while making your business better for everyone.
You can qualify if your business either:
- Makes less than $1 million in revenue per year
- Has fewer than 31 employees
Which Expenses Qualify?
To qualify, expenses must align with the ADA and be considered reasonable and necessary for accessibility improvements. Eligible expenses include:
- Removing barriers that prevent a business from being accessible to or usable by individuals with disabilities, digitally and physically.
- Providing communication support, such as sign language interpreters or other tools to make audio content accessible to those who are deaf or hard of hearing.
- Offering audio alternatives, such as audio description or other assistive formats for individuals with visual impairments.
- Acquiring equipment or devices for individuals with disabilities.
How We Can Help
Not sure where to start? Our team at Accessibility Labs is here to help. We can assess your business’ website, and recommend improvements.
While free online tools exist to help businesses check for common issues, professional expertise ensures that your product is compliant and usable to a wider audience.
At Accessibility Labs, we specialize in removing usability barriers so that your business, website, or software is easy to navigate, understand, and engage with.
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