2010 ADA Definition
Place of Public Accommodation: Place of public accommodation means a facility operated by a private entity whose operations affect commerce and fall within at least one of the following categories –
(1) Place of lodging, except for an establishment located within a facility that contains not more than five rooms for rent or hire and that actually is occupied by the proprietor of the establishment as the residence of the proprietor. For purposes of this part, a facility is a "place of lodging" if it is – (i) An inn, hotel, or motel; or
(ii) A facility that – (A) Provides guest rooms for sleeping for stays that primarily are short-term in nature (generally 30 days or less) where the occupant does not have the right to return to a specific room or unit after the conclusion of his or her stay; and
(B) Provides guest rooms under conditions and with amenities similar to a hotel, motel, or inn, including the following – (1) On- or off-site management and reservations service;
(2) Rooms available on a walk-up or call-in basis;
(3) Availability of housekeeping or linen service; and
(4) Acceptance of reservations for a guest room type without guaranteeing a particular unit or room until check-in, and without a prior lease or security deposit.
(2) A restaurant, bar, or other establishment serving food or drink;
(3) A motion picture house, theater, concert hall, stadium, or other place of exhibition or entertainment;
(4) An auditorium, convention center, lecture hall, or other place of public gathering;
(5) A bakery, grocery store, clothing store, hardware store, shopping center, or other sales or rental establishment;
(6) A laundromat, dry-cleaner, bank, barber shop, beauty shop, travel service, shoe repair service, funeral parlor, gas station, office of an accountant or lawyer, pharmacy, insurance office, professional office of a health care provider, hospital, or other service establishment;
(7) A terminal, depot, or other station used for specified public transportation;
(8) A museum, library, gallery, or other place of public display or collection;
(9) A park, zoo, amusement park, or other place of recreation;
(10) A nursery, elementary, secondary, undergraduate, or postgraduate private school, or other place of education;
(11) A day care center, senior citizen center, homeless shelter, food bank, adoption agency, or other social service center establishment; and
(12) A gymnasium, health spa, bowling alley, golf course, or other place of exercise or recreation.
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Interpretations and Opinions > ETA Interpretations and Opinions > What Makes Removal of a Barrier "Readily Achievable"?
If readily achievable modifications are being made in a single facility that has more than one restroom for each sex, should the public accommodation focus its resources on making one restroom for each sex fully accessible or should the public accommodation make some changes (e.g., lowering towel dispensers or installing grab bars) in each restroom?
If readily achievable modifications are being made in a single facility that has more than one restroom for each sex, should the public accommodation focus its resources on making one restroom...
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Research and History > Research Documents > Large Area Assistive Listening Systems: Review and Recommendations
5.1 Public Notification of Availability
5.1 Public Notification of Availability
People have to know that ALS are available before they attend a performance or lecture and where to get them once they enter the facility....
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Webinars, Videos, and Training > Spirit of the ADA
Disability Rights Advocates 2017 Gala Video
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Additional Access Publications > ADA Title II Action Guide for State and Local Governments
How is Title II of the ADA enforced?
Title II is enforced by private lawsuit or by filing a complaint with the Department of Justice or one of the designated federal enforcement agencies, such as the Department of...
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Additional Access Publications > ADA Title II Action Guide for State and Local Governments
Enforcement
Many people’s complaints are resolved through the grievance procedure established by their state or local government. Some people prefer a more formal action. An individual can...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Guide to the ADA Standards
Are accessible parking spaces required on a site where valet service is provided but vehicles are parked off site, such as in a public parking garage or on public streets?
However, if valet parking service is provided on a site without any parking spaces, accessible parking spaces are not required on the site (but policies and practices to accommodate people...
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2022 California Standards
11B-250 Circulation paths
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Federal Documents > Standards > 2010 ADA Standards
Private Building or Facility
A place of public accommodation or a commercial building or facility subject to title III of the ADA and 28 CFR part 36 or a transportation building or facility subject to title III of the...
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Links > Employment
Cornell University Employment And Disability Institute
The articles are categorized into the following areas:
Disability Nondiscrimination Regulations
Management and HR Practice
Employment Process
Accommodations...
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Webinars, Videos, and Training > Spirit of the ADA
#CrappyCurb
Cities Should Be Built for Everybody
“Crappy Curbs” are sidewalk curbs that don’t include ramps. This makes getting around the city for people with mobility disabilities...
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Drawings and Possible Solutions > Possible Solutions and Design Ideas > Designing Sidewalks and Trails for Access, Part I of II: Review of Existing Guidelines and Practices
Designing Sidewalks and Trails for Access, Part I of II: Review of Existing Guidelines and Practices
Because sidewalks and trails provide such fundamental services to the public, they should be designed to meet the needs of the widest possible range of users......
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Legal Documents > Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition, et al. Plaintiffs, v. Abercrombie & Fitch Co., et al., Defendants. - Statement of Interest on the Parties' Motions for Summary Judgment
B. The 2010 Standards Regarding Public Entrances Are Intended To Achieve the Same Result As the 1991 Standards Regarding Public Entrances
The 2010 Standards Regarding Public Entrances Are Intended To Achieve the Same Result As the 1991 Standards Regarding Public Entrances....
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Links > Federal Department or Agency
DOT/FTA Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Guidance Circular FTA C 4710.1
In conjunction with publication of this circular, FTA published a notice in the Federal Register on October 5, 2015, addressing comments received during development of the circular.
7...
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 49 CFR Part 37 - Transportation for Individuals With Disabilities; Reasonable Modification of Policies and Practices
§ 37.5(i)(3) Public entity-public transport
(3) Public entity-public transport....
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State and Local Documents > Laws > Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 (with amendments issued through 2008)
Sec. 12182. Prohibition of discrimination by public accommodations. [Section 302]
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Federal Documents > Standards > 2010 ADA Standards
Lines of Sight Over Heads: ADA Standard Section 802.2.1.1
Where spectators are provided lines of sight over the heads of spectators seated in the first row in front of their seats, spectators seated in wheelchair spaces shall be afforded...
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Federal Documents > Standards > 2010 ADA Standards
Lines of Sight Between Heads: ADA Standard Section 802.2.1.2
Where spectators are provided lines of sight over the shoulders and between the heads of spectators seated in the first row in front of their seats, spectators seated in wheelchair...
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Federal Documents > Standards > 2010 ADA Standards
Lines of Sight Over Heads: ADA Standard Section 802.2.2.1
Where standing spectators are provided lines of sight over the heads of spectators standing in the first row in front of their seats, spectators seated in wheelchair spaces shall be...
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Federal Documents > Standards > 2010 ADA Standards
Lines of Sight Between Heads: ADA Standard Section 802.2.2.2
Where standing spectators are provided lines of sight over the shoulders and between the heads of spectators standing in the first row in front of their seats, spectators seated in...
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Rulemaking Process Documents > ANPRMS > Withdrawn: 28 CFR Parts 35 and 36, Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by State and Local Governments and Places of Public Accommodation; Equipment and Furniture (ANPRM)
II. Public Hearing
Public Hearing
The Department will hold at least one public hearing to solicit comments on the issues presented in this notice....
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Legal Documents > SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND THE CITY OF DEKALB, ILLINOIS
SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND THE CITY OF DEKALB, ILLINOIS DJ 205-23-59
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Legal Documents > SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS UNDER THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS UNDER THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT DJ # 204-67-174
SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
AND
SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
UNDER THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
DJ # 204-67-174
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Rulemaking Process Documents > ANPRMS > 28 CFR Part 36 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability; Movie Captioning and Video Description ANPRM
II. Public Hearing
The Department will hold at least one public hearing to solicit comments on the issues presented in this notice....