1.0Manhattan Chamber of Commercehttps://www.manhattancc.orgjwalker@manhattancc.orghttps://www.manhattancc.org/author/jessica-walker/rich600338<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="zk0Hm5YqGC"><a href="https://www.manhattancc.org/2025/05/09/chamber-ceo-testifies-on-small-business-compliance-with-accessibility-laws/">Chamber CEO testifies on helping small businesses to comply with accessibility laws</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://www.manhattancc.org/2025/05/09/chamber-ceo-testifies-on-small-business-compliance-with-accessibility-laws/embed/#?secret=zk0Hm5YqGC" width="600" height="338" title="“Chamber CEO testifies on helping small businesses to comply with accessibility laws” — Manhattan Chamber of Commerce" data-secret="zk0Hm5YqGC" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script> /*! This file is auto-generated */ !function(c,l){"use strict";var e=!1,o=!1;if(l.querySelector)if(c.addEventListener)e=!0;if(c.wp=c.wp||{},c.wp.receiveEmbedMessage);else if(c.wp.receiveEmbedMessage=function(e){var t=e.data;if(!t);else if(!(t.secret||t.message||t.value));else if(/[^a-zA-Z0-9]/.test(t.secret));else{for(var r,s,a,i=l.querySelectorAll('iframe[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),n=l.querySelectorAll('blockquote[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),o=0;o<n.length;o++)n[o].style.display="none";for(o=0;o<i.length;o++)if(r=i[o],e.source!==r.contentWindow);else{if(r.removeAttribute("style"),"height"===t.message){if(1e3<(s=parseInt(t.value,10)))s=1e3;else if(~~s<200)s=200;r.height=s}if("link"===t.message)if(s=l.createElement("a"),a=l.createElement("a"),s.href=r.getAttribute("src"),a.href=t.value,a.host===s.host)if(l.activeElement===r)c.top.location.href=t.value}}},e)c.addEventListener("message",c.wp.receiveEmbedMessage,!1),l.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded",t,!1),c.addEventListener("load",t,!1);function t(){if(o);else{o=!0;for(var e,t,r,s=-1!==navigator.appVersion.indexOf("MSIE 10"),a=!!navigator.userAgent.match(/Trident.*rv:11\./),i=l.querySelectorAll("iframe.wp-embedded-content"),n=0;n<i.length;n++){if(!(r=(t=i[n]).getAttribute("data-secret")))r=Math.random().toString(36).substr(2,10),t.src+="#?secret="+r,t.setAttribute("data-secret",r);if(s||a)(e=t.cloneNode(!0)).removeAttribute("security"),t.parentNode.replaceChild(e,t);t.contentWindow.postMessage({message:"ready",secret:r},"*")}}}}(window,document); </script> Jessica Walker, President and CEO of the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce, testified before the New York City Council yesterday, May 9th, at a hearing focused on supporting small businesses in complying with accessibility laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).Walker's testimony highlighted the Manhattan business community's commitment to creating an inclusive environment for all New Yorkers and visitors, while also addressing the practical challenges small businesses face in navigating complex regulations and funding necessary accessibility upgrades. She emphasized the need for increased city resources, clear guidance, and collaborative solutions to help businesses achieve compliance and avoid punitive measures."