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Got Captions? Washington State says You Betchya!

Posted by: Staff Writer on Aug. 16, 2021  |  Comments

Washington State is the first state to mandate closed captions be turned on for screens in all public places and places of public accommodations, at all times. This is a major victory for deaf and hard of hearing consumers in Washington State, making it one of the most deaf-friendly states in the country.

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Taxes due April 15 - Does your business qualify for a tax credit?

Posted by: Melissa echo Greenlee on April 2, 2012  |  Comments

To assist small businesses in complying with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA), the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has a range of tax credits and deductions that businesses may qualify for. Businesses accommodating individuals with disabilities (including deaf, deaf-blind and hard of hearing individuals) may qualify for some of the following tax credits and deductions listed here. The following information provides general, not legal information about three of the most significant tax incentives. For more detailed information, please see the IRS website:  www.irs.gov

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