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 > 24 CFR Part 100—Supplement to Notice of Fair Housing Accessibility Guidelines: Questions and Answers about the Guidelines
15. Public Telephones
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Withdrawn Technical Assistance: Title III Highlights
IV. Eligibility for Goods and Services
In providing goods and services, a public accommodation may not use eligibility requirements that exclude or segregate individuals with disabilities, unless the requirements are necessary...
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2012 Florida Accessibility Code
201.2.1.1
201.2.1.1 When a commercial facility or 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...
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 28 CFR Part 35 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in State and Local Government Services (1991 ADA Title II Regulations)
§35.150(d)(2)
(2) If a public entity has responsibility or authority over streets, roads, or walkways, its transition plan shall include a schedule for providing curb ramps or other sloped areas where...
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 28 CFR Part 35 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in State and Local Government Services (2010 ADA Title II Regulations with amendments issued through Aug. 2016)
§ 35.150(d)(2)
(2) If a public entity has responsibility or authority over streets, roads, or walkways, its transition plan shall include a schedule for providing curb ramps or other sloped areas where...
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2025 California Standards
11B-228.3.1 General
The CBC Chapter 11B requirements for electric vehicle charging stations (EVCS) provided at places of public accommodation, public buildings, or commercial facilities are based on similar...
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 49 CFR Parts 37 & 38 - Department of Transportation (DOT) ADA Regulations
Subpart D—Acquisition of Accessible Vehicles by Public Entities
Subpart D—Acquisition of Accessible Vehicles by Public Entities...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Air Carrier Access Act Technical Assistance Manual (2005)
Seating Accommodations for Passengers with a Disability Other than one of the Four Types Listed Above
Seating Accommodations for Passengers with a Disability Other than one of the Four Types Listed Above
Passengers with a disability – other than the types of passengers with a disability...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Technical Bulletin: Ground and Floor Surfaces
Technical Bulletin: Ground and Floor Surfaces
on July 26, 1990, provides comprehensive civil rights protections to individuals with disabilities in the areas of employment (title I), State and local government services (title II), public...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > ADA Best Practices Tool Kit for State and Local Governments
D. Notification – Alerting the Public to an Emergency
Officials must act quickly to alert the public to an impending emergency situation. But many traditional emergency notification methods are not accessible to people with disabilities....
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Additional Access Publications > ADA Compliance Process by Evan Terry Associates
STREETS, ROADS AND WALKWAYS {35.150}
STREETS, ROADS AND WALKWAYS {35.150}
“If a public entity has responsibility or authority over streets, roads, or walkways, its transition plan shall include a schedule for providing curb...
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Webinars, Videos, and Training > Demonstrations of ADA Requirements
NYC Board of Elections: Video 6 - Verifying Temporary Solutions
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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)
§ 36.403(a)(2)
(2) If a private entity has constructed or altered required elements of a path of travel at a place of public accommodation or commercial facility in accordance with the specifications in...
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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)
§ 36.403(a)(1)
(1) If a private entity has constructed or altered required elements of a path of travel at a place of public accommodation or commercial facility in accordance with the specifications in...
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 49 CFR Parts 37 & 38 - Department of Transportation (DOT) ADA Regulations
§ 37.37(f)
(f) If a parent private company is not primarily engaged in the business of transporting people, or is not a place of public accommodation, but a subsidiary company or an operationally distinct...
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State and Local Documents > Laws > Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 (with amendments issued through 2008)
12201(b) Relationship to other laws
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to preclude the prohibition of, or the imposition of restrictions on, smoking in places of employment covered by subchapter I of this chapter,...
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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)
Electronic Submission of Comments and Posting of Public Comments
Please note that all comments received are considered part of the public record and made available for public inspection online at http://www.regulations.gov/. ...
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Webinars, Videos, and Training > Product Demonstration or Information
OmniMax Family Restroom Changing Table
Adult changing table designed specifically for public restrooms. Hi lo ease & ergonomics....
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Withdrawn Technical Assistance: The ADA: Questions and Answers
Q. How does the ADA recognize public health concerns?
How does the ADA recognize public health concerns?
A....
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Air Carrier Access Act Technical Assistance Manual (2005)
E. Accommodations for Air Travelers who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or Deaf-Blind
If your carrier makes available a telephone reservation and information service to the public, you must make available a text telephone (TTY) to permit individuals who are deaf or hard of...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Enforcement Guidance: Reasonable Accommodation and Undue Hardship Under the Americans with Disabilities Act
45. Does a cost-benefit analysis determine whether a reasonable accommodation will cause undue hardship?
A cost-benefit analysis assesses the cost of a reasonable accommodation in relation to the perceived benefit to the employer and the employee....
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Webinars, Videos, and Training > Demonstrations by Persons with Disabilities
Opening Doors From a Wheelchair Video
Requires the Registered User plan or above.
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2022 California Standards
SECTION 3101B SCOPE
[DSA-AC] Refer to Chapter 11B for accessibility provisions applicable to public accommodations, commercial buildings and public housing....
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2025 California Standards
SECTION 3101B SCOPE
[DSA-AC] Refer to Chapter 11B for accessibility provisions applicable to public accommodations, commercial buildings and public housing....