Helping California Businesses Become ADA Compliant

California's New Landmark Disability Access Law - SB 1608

California's new ADA reform law - SB 1608 - takes a multi-faceted approach to helping businesses become access compliant.

This site is designed to help business owners learn what new tools SB 1608 made available to them when it went into effect on January 1, 2009.

ACCESS MODIFICATIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE:
The federal government allows for up to $10,000 in tax deductions for access related changes - see IRS Form 8826
http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f8826.pdf

SB 1608 Quick Facts

Helps curb the practice of sending businesses "Demand for Money" letters
Allows businesses to work with Certified Access Specialists (CASps) to become access compliant
Defendants who have CASp certification can now request an immediate stay from the courts if they get sued
Requires state access laws to be certified by the federal government by December 31, 2010
Clarifies the law regarding the assessment of statutory damages for a construction-related accessibility violation

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In The News

1/6/2009
Sacramento Bee
Sacramento Area Businesses Hit By ADA Suits
1/5/2009
Los Angeles Times
Business Owners In L.A. See ADA Suits
12/2/2008
The Signal
Governor Signs Landmark Disability Act

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Key Resources

Helpful State Access Information
California Disability and Access Regulations
Helpful Federal Access Information
Federal Resources for Complying with the ADA
IRS Form 8826
Access related modifications are tax deductible

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