Resources
I Want To Market To People With Disabilities – What Do I Need To Know?
- Did you know that the market of people with disabilities is larger than the “teen market”?
- Did you know that according to an Open Doors Organization study, more than 21 million adults with disabilities travel for pleasure and for business?
- Did you know that this same study estimated that adults with disabilities spent, in 2005, $13.6 Billion on travel, and that since 2002, the average number of leisure trips and hotel stays was up 50%?
- Did you know that more than 75 percent of people with disabilities eat out at least once a week?
- Did you know that industry-wide, barriers have been dramatically reduced in the last 15 years?
- Did you know that this market of persons with disabilities has an estimated $175 Billion in discretionary spending power, twice the spending power of teenagers?
- Did you know that compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act can be simple and generally inexpensive?
- Did you know that your business can gain a tax benefit from becoming more compliant?
“Two tax incentives are available to businesses to help cover the cost of making access improvements. The first is a tax credit that can be used for architectural adaptations, equipment acquisitions, and services such as sign language interpreters. The second is a tax deduction that can be used for architectural or transportation adaptations.” See http://www.ada.gov/taxpack.htm
- Did you know that there is free technical assistance available from the federal government at http://www.ada.gov/fivestep.htm.
Employment
USCIS Revises Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9Environmental
Fluorescent Bulb DisposalFood Safety & Security Websites
FDA-CFSAN FDA 2001 Food Code - Annex 5 HACCP Guidelines
DHS Department of Homeland Security DHS Home Page
Ready.gov - From the U.S. Department of Homeland Security
World Health Organization - FOS - Food Safety Homepage
U.S. FDA - Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition
www.FoodSafety.gov - Gateway to Government Food Safety Information
FRLA-Related Sites
American Hotel & Lodging Association
National Restaurant Association
Visit Florida – Official state tourism website
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CONUS Federal Per Diem Homepage
DBPR - Office of Information Technology- Licensee File Download
Division of Hotels and Restaurants Home
Division of Hotels and Restaurants - FAQs
Division of Hotels and Restaurants - Forms Online - Licensing Applications
Florida Division of Emergency Management (FloridaDisaster.org)
Online Sunshine - The Florida Legislature
Florida Statutes (www.flsenate.gov)
Find My Representative - (www.myfloridahouse.gov)
Find Your Legislators (www.flsenate.gov)
Florida Administrative Weekly - Division of Elections - Department of State
Florida Department of State - Division of Elections
Minimum Wage Law & Tipped Employees
Swimming Pools - Florida Dept. of Health
Tax Rates on Lodging (by county)
Natural Disaster Preparedness
Taking Disaster Planning to the Next Level
Planning for a disaster needs to be done in advance and includes strategizing what to do before an event occurs (pre-event), during an event (event) and after the acute phase is over (post-event).
Businesses today must plan for more than just supply and demand. Hurricanes, floods, fires, terrorism, and other potential hazards pose serious threats to businesses everywhere. Click here for tools and information designed to help Florida businesses stay prepared and to ensure the continued health of Florida’s economy.
Storms are a part of life in the Southeast, but being without power is an inconvenience no one enjoys. Click here for answers to what you should do if the power goes out, FAQs about power outages, storm tips, weather/storm resources and Storm Reponse Awards.
