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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Legal Documents > Reynoldson, Pixley, Whedbee v. City of Seattle - Class Action Complaint Regarding the Pedestrian Right of Way
FACTS APPLICABLE TO ALL CLAIMS
Plaintiffs and others with mobility disabilities are therefore denied meaningful access to the City's pedestrian right of way, public buildings, parks, transportation, and/or places of employment...
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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: Preamble (2008 Title III NPRM Preamble)
Reduced scoping for public accommodations, small facilities, and qualified small businesses. (Section-by-Section Analysis)
Given the disparity in size and resources among the entities that fall within the ambit of public accommodations, reduced scoping would be justified only for supplemental elements that are...
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Webinars, Videos, and Training > Product Demonstration or Information
AbleRoad: An app and website that connects people with accessible places
AbleRoad connects people with accessible places....
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Federal Documents > Preamble to Regulations > 28 CFR Part 36, Appendix B: Preamble to Regulation on Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations and in Commercial Facilities (1991 ADA Title III Regulations Preamble)
28 CFR Part 36, Appendix B: Preamble to Regulation on Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations and in Commercial Facilities (1991 ADA Title III Regulations Preamble)
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Appendix B to Part 36 -- Preamble to Regulation on Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations and in Commercial Facilities (Published July 26, 1991)
Note...
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 14 CFR Part 382 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in Air Travel (Air Carrier Access Act) (with amendments issued through July 2003)
§ 382.57 Charges for accommodations prohibited
§ 382.57 Charges for accommodations prohibited....
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 24 CFR Part 8 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in Federally Assisted Programs and Activities - Notice: Instructions for use of alternative accessibility standard
I. Overview
Many of the programs or activities that are subject to HUD’s Section 504 regulation, however, are also subject to title II of the ADA, which applies to public entities, or title III of the...
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Links > Design/Construction/Barrier Removal
Beneficial Designs
We are also developing new technologies with USDA and FHWA government-funded research and development that improve the efficiency of conducting assessments of shared use paths and public...
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Federal Documents > Standards > 36 CFR Part 1194 - Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Final Standards and Guidelines (with amendments issued through Jan. 2018)
603.3 Accommodation of Communication Needs
Such ICT support services shall accommodate the communication needs of individuals with disabilities....
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Additional Access Publications > Questions to Ask for Identifying Communication and Accommodation Needs
Questions to Ask for Identifying Communication and Accommodation Needs
Questions to Ask for Identifying Communication and Accommodation Needs1
By
June Isaacson Kailes, Associate Director
Harris Family
Center for Disability and Health Policy...
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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)(2) Private entity-public transport
(2) Private entity-public transport....
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2013 California Standards for Accessible Design Pocket Guide
11B-224.1.3 Range of accommodations
Accessible guest rooms or suites shall be dispersed among the various classes of sleeping accommodations to provide a range of options applicable to room sizes, costs, and amenities provided...
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2016 California Standards for Accessible Design Pocket Guide - Eff. Jan. 1, 2017
11B-224.1.3 Range of accommodations
Accessible guest rooms or suites shall be dispersed among the various classes of sleeping accommodations to provide a range of options applicable to room sizes, costs, and amenities provided...
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2019 California Standards
11B-224.1.3 Range of accommodations
Accessible guest rooms or suites shall be dispersed among the various classes of sleeping accommodations to provide a range of options applicable to room sizes, costs, and amenities provided...
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Links > Independent Living
National Aging and Disability Transportation Center (NADTC)
The National Aging and Disability Transportation Center is a technical assistance center focused on increasing transportation options for older adults, people with disabilities and...
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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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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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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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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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Webinars, Videos, and Training > Spirit of the ADA
Disability Rights Advocates 2017 Gala Video
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2022 California Standards
11B-250 Circulation paths
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2025 California Standards
11B-250 Circulation paths