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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Links > Federal Department or Agency
Department of Labor, Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP)
ODEP policy strategies and effective practices, sharing information, and providing technical assistance to government agencies, service providers and non-governmental entities, as well as public...
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Additional Access Publications > A Guide to Planning Accessible Meetings
Mutual Cooperation in Identifying Accommodations Needed
Likewise the venue shall notify the Group of any attendee the venue receives for accommodations that may be required by the ADA....
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Questions and Answers on the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 for Students with Disabilities Attending Public Elementary and Secondary Schools
Q4. How does the Amendments Act alter coverage under Section 504 and Title II?
Schools should have well-publicized policies prohibiting harassment and procedures for reporting and resolving complaints that will alert the school to incidents of harassment....
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Withdrawn Technical Assistance: COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT SERVICE ANIMALS IN PLACES OF BUSINESS
COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT SERVICE ANIMALS IN PLACES OF BUSINESS
Department of Justice
Civil Rights Division
Disability Rights Section
COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT SERVICE ANIMALS IN PLACES OF BUSINESS...
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Webinars, Videos, and Training > Demonstrations of ADA Requirements
NYC Board of Elections: Video 5 - Verifying Voting Equipment Setup
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Research and History > Research Documents > Exhibit Design Relating to Low Vision and Blindness: What Visitors with Vision Loss Want Museums and Parks to Know about Effective Communication
Braille documents and audio format of publications
Braille documents and audio format of publications
Alternative formats of standard print publications are one means of providing the effective communication required by federal accessibility...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > ADA Checklist for New Lodging Facilities
I. Public Telephones
Public Telephones - Are at least the following accessible telephone elements provided per facility... [ADA Stds. 4.1.3(17)]...
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 28 CFR Part 36 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations - Movie Theaters; Movie Captioning and Audio Description Final Rule
PART 36—NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY BY PUBLIC ACCOMMODATIONS AND IN COMMERCIAL FACILITIES
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State and Local Documents > Guidelines > Accessibility Guidebook for Outdoor Recreation and Trails
Accessibility Guidebook for Ski Areas Operating on Public Lands
Ski areas located on public lands are governed by ADA because they are providing public accommodations and also are governed by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and related regulations...
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Legal Documents > SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND THE CAVALIERS OPERATING COMPANY, LLC
III. JURISDICTION
Quicken Loans Arena is a place of public accommodation within the meaning of 42 U.S.C. § 12181 and 28 C.F.R. § 36.104 because its operations affect commerce, and because it is a place of...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Withdrawn Technical Assistance: The ADA: Questions and Answers
Q. What are the limitations on the obligation to make a reasonable accommodation?
What are the limitations on the obligation to make a reasonable accommodation?
A....
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Rulemaking Process Documents > NPRMS > 28 CFR Part 36 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations and in Commercial Facilities NPRM (2008 Title III NPRM)
28 CFR Part 36 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations and in Commercial Facilities NPRM (2008 Title III NPRM)
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
28 CFR PART 36
[CRT Docket No. 106; AG Order No. 2968-2008]
RIN 1190-AA44
Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations and in Commercial...
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State and Local Documents > Guidelines > Accessibility Guidebook for Outdoor Recreation and Trails
Accessibility Guidebook for Outfitters and Guides Operating on Public Lands
Outfitters and guides who operate businesses on public lands are governed by ADA because they are providing public accommodations and are also governed by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation...
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State and Local Documents > Laws > Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 (with amendments issued through 2008)
12182(a) General rule
) General rule
No individual shall be discriminated against on the basis of disability in the full and equal enjoyment of the goods, services, facilities, privileges, advantages, or accommodations...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > ADA Requirements - Testing Accommodations
Who Is Eligible To Receive Testing Accommodations?
Who Is Eligible To Receive Testing Accommodations?
Individuals with disabilities are eligible to receive necessary testing accommodations. ...
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 28 CFR Part 36 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations and in Commercial Facilities (2010 ADA Title III Regulations with amendments issued through Dec. 2016)
§ 36.201(a) Prohibition of discrimination.
No individual shall be discriminated against on the basis of disability in the full and equal enjoyment of the goods, services, facilities, privileges, advantages, or accommodations of any...
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 28 CFR Part 36 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations and in Commercial Facilities (1991 ADA Title III Regulations)
Sec.36.201(a) Prohibition of discrimination
No individual shall be discriminated against on the basis of disability in the full and equal enjoyment of the goods, services, facilities, privileges, advantages, or accommodations of any...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > ADA Best Practices Tool Kit for State and Local Governments
a. Public Television and Videos
If your local government produces public television programs or videos, they must be accessible....
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Additional Access Publications > Disability Specific Supplies for Emergency Kits
Prepare different kits for different places and situations:
Prepare different kits for different places and situations:
Keep it with you (KIWY) or carry-on you kit is for the essential items you need to keep with you at all times....
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Webinars, Videos, and Training > Demonstrations of ADA Requirements
NYC Board of Elections: Video 1 - Communications and Etiquette Part 1
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Links > Design/Construction/Barrier Removal
Designing Sidewalks and Trails for Access, Part I of II: Review of Existing Guidelines and Practices
Document: 184 pages (1.67 MB PDF)
Publication Date: July 1999
Sidewalks and trails serve as critical links in the transportation network by providing pedestrian access to commercial...
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Links > Design/Construction/Barrier Removal
University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute
University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI) has been involved in wheelchair-occupant safety research for more than thirty years and Biosciences researchers and...
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Links > Federal Department or Agency
HUD: Accessibility Requirements for Buildings
The following provides information on the housing accessibility requirements for both private and Federally assisted housing, including:
Accessibility Requirements for...