Delaware Tax Incentives
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Delaware Tax Incentives
- DART Business Partners in Transit
- Delaware Access Program
- Delaware Assistive Technology Initiative
- Delaware Chamber of Commerce
- Delaware Economic Develop Office (DEDO)
- Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
- Workforce DevelopmentTraining
DART - “Business Partners in Transit” Program
The Business Partners in Transit Program web site has information on a program that offers tax and transit benefits to Delaware employers who encourage their employees to use the DART system. With this program, employees can also receive $105/month towards transportation costs.
This program is advantageous to both Delaware employers and their employees, especially the ones with disabilities who often need added financial incentive in order to enter the workforce.
Delaware Access Program
The Delaware Access Program is designed to give banks a flexible and extremely non-bureaucratic tool to make business loans that are somewhat more risky than a conventional bank loan, in a manner consistent with safety and soundness. It is designed to use a small amount of public resources to generate a large amount of private bank financing, thus providing access to bank financing for many Delaware businesses that might otherwise not be able to obtain such access.
These loans can be used to purchase ADA compliant property or Assistive Technology to make a disabled employee more productive. Job creation, especially for people with disabilities, is another appropriate use of these loans.
Delaware Assistive Technology Initiative (DATI) - Assistive Technology Low-Interest Loans
This web site has information on loans offered through DATI to purchase Assistive Technology, home modifications, computers and adaptive vehicles
Assistive technology is any device that enables a person with a disability to be more functional. Using the proper technology at work will allow a disabled person to be more productive, and in turn, a better worker. Because of the increased productivity, it is wise for an employer to invest in Assistive Technology for disabled employees.
Overview of funding resources available for Delaware businesses and residents who need assistive technology.
Delaware Chamber of Commerce
The mission of the Delaware State Chamber of Commerce is to promote an economic climate that strengthens the competitiveness of Delaware businesses and benefits citizens of the state. The Chamber will provide services members want. It will serve and be recognized as the primary resource on matters affecting companies of all sizes. It will also be the leading advocate for business with government in Delaware.
Delaware Economic Develop Office (DEDO)
The Delaware Economic Develop Office (DEDO) connects businesses with the resources that are needed to give them a competitive advantage in Delaware.
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR)
DVR provides opportunities and resources to eligible individuals with disabilities leading to success in employment. The following web site gives information on the services DVR offers to businesses who hire their clients. Some of these services include recruitment, employee training and workplace accommodations.
In some cases, DVR will purchase Assistive Technology for their clients. This web site gives pertinent information on eligibility requirements and the laws governing DVR purchasing Assistive Technology.
Workforce Development - Training
The Workforce Development site has information and links to training resources available to Delaware companies and individuals.
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