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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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.36.207(a)
(a) When a place of public accommodation is located in a private residence, the portion of the residence used exclusively as a residence is not covered by this part, but that portion used...
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 24 CFR Part 100—Fair Housing Accessibility Guidelines
14. Common-use spaces and facilities
Accessible element or space
ANSI A117.1 section
APPLICATION
14. Common-use spaces and facilities (including swimming pools,...
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 24 CFR Part 8—Nondiscrimination Based on Handicap in Federally Assisted Programs and Activities of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (with amendments issued through Dec. 2007)
§8.22 New construction—housing facilities.
[53 FR 20233, June 2, 1988, as amended at 56 FR 920, Jan. 9, 1991]
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Rulemaking Process Documents > NPRMS > 28 CFR Parts 35 and 36, Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations - Movie Theaters; Movie Captioning and Audio Description (NPRM)
28 CFR Parts 35 and 36, Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations - Movie Theaters; Movie Captioning and Audio Description (NPRM)
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
28 CFR Part 36
CRT Docket No. 126; AG Order No. 3449-2014
RIN 1190-AA63
Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations—Movie...
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Links > State Department or Agency
Washington DC Office of Disability Rights
The mission of the DC Office of Disability Rights (ODR) is to ensure that the programs, services, benefits, activities and facilities operated or funded by the District of Columbia...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > ADA Mediation Program - Questions and Answers
13. What if I need an accommodation for the mediation?
What if I need an accommodation for the mediation?
The Department ensures that all mediations are accessible to all participants....
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State and Local Documents > Guidelines > Appendix B to 34 CFR Part 104—Guidelines for Eliminating Discrimination and Denial of Services on the Basis of Race, Color, National Origin, Sex, and Handicap in Vocational Education Programs
O. Public Notification
Prior to the beginning of each school year, recipients must advise students, parents, employees and the general public that all vocational opportunities will be offered without regard to...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Air Carrier Access Act Technical Assistance Manual (2005)
If Service Animal Cannot be Accommodated at Assigned Seat
If Service Animal Cannot be Accommodated at Assigned Seat
If a service animal cannot be accommodated at the seat of the passenger with a disability and if there is another seat in the...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > ADA Checklist for Emergency Shelters
I. Public Telephones
Public Telephones
When public telephones are provided, then one or more accessible public telephones should be provided in areas serving shelter activity and service areas....
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Federal Documents > Preamble to Guidelines > 36 CFR Part 1192 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accessibility Guidelines for Transportation Vehicles (2016 Non-Rail Vehicle Guidelines) - Preamble
T215 Communication Features
These requirements address: public address systems, stop request systems, and automated route identification and stop announcement systems....
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Legal Documents > SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS
Attachment A: Violations Identified in the United States' Letter of Findings (Sept. 29, 2014)
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Federal Documents > Standards > Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Standards for Transportation Facilities
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Standards for Transportation Facilities
Department of Transportation in 2006 for public transportation facilities covered by the ADA in new construction and alterations....
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Federal Documents > Standards > ABA Accessibility Standard for GSA Facilities Pocket Guide
F202.6.5.3 Public Telephones
Public telephones shall comply with F217....
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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 > Standards > 2010 ADA Standards
Lines of Sight Over Standing Spectators: ADA Standard Section 802.2.2
Where spectators are expected to stand during events, spectators in wheelchair spaces shall be afforded lines of sight complying with 802.2.2.
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Federal Documents > Standards > 2010 ADA Standards
Lines of Sight Over Seated Spectators: ADA Standard Section 802.2.1
Where spectators are expected to remain seated during events, spectators in wheelchair spaces shall be afforded lines of sight complying with 802.2.1.
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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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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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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 > 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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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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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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Webinars, Videos, and Training > Demonstrations of ADA Requirements
NYC Board of Elections: Video 5 - Verifying Voting Equipment Setup