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Top 20 Small Business Ideas for People with Disabilities

Starting a small business can be a pathway to financial independence and personal fulfillment, especially for people with disabilities.

According to the latest NDI report, “Small Business Ownership by People with Disabilities: Challenges and Opportunities,” a significant 62.5 percent of people with disabilities are outside the labor force. This highlights the importance of entrepreneurship as a vital employment option for this community.

Businesswoman with disability

With the right support, resources, and a bit of creativity, anyone can turn their passion into a successful business venture. Here, we explore twenty small business ideas that are particularly well-suited for individuals with disabilities, offering opportunities for financial independence and personal fulfillment.…

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3 Ways Small Businesses Can Meet ADA Facility Compliance Requirements

Americans with disabilities are protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Signed into law in 1990, the ADA is a civil rights legislation that allows disabled persons to enjoy the same products and services as people without disabilities.

Businesses must meet ADA compliance to avoid breaking the law.

Businessman using wheelchair

Fines and penalties are imposed on small businesses that fail to remain compliant. Businesses must take the appropriate steps to accommodate disabled patrons.

Businesses must meet the needs of their patrons, and there are a few methods to fast-track your business to ADA compliance.

1. Focus on Accessibility

Businesses have a legal right to focus on accessibility, and this is in the retail and restaurant space especially.…

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