Why You Should Support Access Ready, Inc.
As advocates for disability rights, your support for Access Ready, Inc. is crucial in our mission to ensure that information and communications technologies (ICT) are accessible to all. Despite the progress made, many developers and service providers still overlook accessibility, creating significant barriers for individuals with disabilities. By donating to Access Ready, Inc., you are directly contributing to the enforcement of critical measures that promote accessibility.
Your donations will help offset the significant costs of litigation necessary to hold companies accountable and ensure compliance with accessibility standards. Legal action is often the only way to enforce these measures and drive systemic change. With your support, we can challenge non-compliance, advocate for stronger policies, and work towards a world where ICT accessibility is a given, not an afterthought. Together, we can create a more inclusive society where everyone, regardless of ability, has equal access to technology and the opportunities it brings.
Tax-Deductible: Access Ready, Inc. is a certified 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All contributions are 100% tax-deductible under NonProfit TIN#: 83-2278479. Thank you for your support.
All contributors will receive periodic updates from the Chair-CEO and access to our three weekly newsletters.
- Access Ready, Inc. Copper Contributor: A one time contribution of any amount.
- Access Ready, Inc. Bronze Contributor: A monthly contribution of $50.00 USD.
- Access Ready, Inc. Silver Contributor: A monthly contribution of $100.00 USD.
- Access Ready, Inc. Gold Contributor: A monthly contribution of $500.00 USD.
- Access Ready, Inc. Platinum Contributor: A monthly contribution of $1,000.00 USD.
The Tax Recovery Act
What if? — The accessibility features of information and communications technology (ICT) existing and new products and services didn’t cost developers anything?
We have a strategy.
It is the Tax Recovery Act (TRA).
The concept provides up to a 100% tax credit to the developers of technology and services for the money they spend on retrofitting existing ICT and related services while maintaining their accessibility.
Further, to provide a 25%, up to a 100% tax credit (the actual cost) of building accessibility into future offerings. All accessibility would be based on and measured against standards acceptable to people with disabilities under Federal guidelines.
To accomplish this, we think the best vehicle for our concept is to amend the 1981 Research and Development Tax Credit Federal Statute.
The current Research and Development Tax Credit has not been used to support the accessibility of information and Communications Technology goods and services according to the tax and accounting professionals we have interviewed. Expanding this law would provide incentive if the tax credit were large enough to make a difference.
We are seeking advocacy, financial, and legislative assistance with this Public Policy effort of Access Ready, Inc., a national 501(C)3 advocacy organization dedicated to the accessibility of Information and communication technologies.
Tax Recovery Act Concept (Full)
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Contact Me:
Douglas George Towne
Chair and Chief Executive Officer
Access Ready Inc.
Direct: +1 (727) 452-8132 📱️
Email: chair-ceo@accessready.org 📧️