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DBI and small‑business office discuss ADA guidance, CASP inspections and ways to reduce predatory suits
Summary
DBI staff, the mayor's Office of Small Business and commissioners discussed how Certified Access Specialist (CASP) training, interdepartmental coordination and possible state changes (SB 1608) can give small businesses clearer compliance paths and reduce costly ADA litigation; DBI plans trainings and technical guidance to help businesses.
San Francisco — Commissioners, DBI staff and the mayor's Office of Small Business convened April 18 to discuss ways DBI can help small businesses produce ADA compliance plans and limit exposure to lawsuits.
Tom Huey (Deputy Director, PEM Review Service) described forthcoming ADA training for DBI staff and DBI's technical counter services for small businesses. "We will have upcoming training regarding the ADA requirement," Huey said, and acknowledged limited staff capacity for proactive…
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