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 > SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND ATLANTIS EVENTS, INC. UNDER THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
I. BACKGROUND
Atlantis is a public accommodation as defined by 42 U.S.C. § 12181(7)(F), and its implementing regulation, 28 C.F.R. § 36.104, because it is a travel services organization. ...
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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)
Prevention of fraud in purchase of accessible seating. (Section-by-Section Analysis)
Curbing fraud is a goal that public accommodations and individuals with disabilities share....
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 49 CFR Parts 37 & 38 - Department of Transportation (DOT) ADA Regulations
Section 206.3
from former §10.3.1(1), which provides that “Elements such as ramps, elevators, or other circulation devices, fare vending or other ticketing areas, and fare collection areas shall be placed...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Title III Technical Assistance Manual (with 1994 supplement)
III-3.5000 Discrimination on the basis of association
A public accommodation may not discriminate against individuals or entities because of their known relationship or association with persons who have disabilities....
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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
§ 36.303(g)(7)(ii)
(ii) If a public accommodation converts a movie theater auditorium from an analog projection system to a system that allows it to exhibit digital movies after December 2, 2016, then that...
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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)
§ 36.303(g)(7)(ii)
(ii) If a public accommodation converts a movie theater auditorium from an analog projection system to a system that allows it to exhibit digital movies after December 2, 2016, then that...
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Rulemaking Process Documents > Other Documents > 28 CFR Parts 35 and 36 Amendment of ADA Title II and Title III Regulations To Implement ADA Amendments Act of 2008 - Final Rule
§ 36.302 Modifications in policies, practices, or procedures
A public accommodation is not required to provide a reasonable modification to an individual who meets the definition of ‘‘disability’’ solely under the ‘‘regarded as’’ prong of the definition...
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Webinars, Videos, and Training > Product Demonstration or Information
How to: adjust your parking brakes
The parking brakes on the Freedom Chair are adjustable to accommodate a range of riding conditions and even different wheels....
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State and Local Documents > Laws > Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 (with amendments issued through 2008)
SUBPART II - Public Transportation by Intercity and Commuter Rail [Part II]
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Federal Documents > Preamble to Regulations > 28 CFR Part 35, Appendix B: 1991 ADA Title II Regulations Preamble and Section-by-Section Analysis
§35.163 Information and Signage
§35.163 Information and Signage
Section 35.163(a) requires the public entity to provide information to individuals with disabilities concerning accessible services, activities, and facilities...
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Federal Documents > Preamble to Regulations > 14 CFR Part 382 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in Air Travel (Air Carrier Access Act): Preamble and Section-by-Section Analysis (with amendments issued through July 2010)
Accessibility of Airport Terminals and Facilities
DOT’s Title II ADA rules apply to transportation services provided by public entities (e.g., a parking shuttle service run by the airport authority) or public transportation services that...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Surfacing the Accessible Playground: 7 Things Every Playground Owner Should Know About the Accessibility of Their Playground Surfaces
1. Start with Comprehensive Planning and Site Selection
Start with Comprehensive Planning and Site Selection
An economic assessment conducted during the development of accessibility standards for play areas estimated there to be 5,300 new public...
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Federal Documents > Standards > 1991 ADA Standards for Accessible Design
A4.31.3 Mounting Height
In localities where the dial-tone first system is in operation, calls can be placed at a coin telephone through the operator without inserting coins....
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Federal Documents > Standards > Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards (UFAS)
A4.31.3 MOUNTING HEIGHT
In localities where the dial-tone first system is in operation, calls can be placed at a coin telephone through the operator without inserting coins....
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Legal Documents > United States of America v. Washington Hospital Center - Settlement Agreement
I. BACKGROUND
(“MedStar”), a nonprofit corporation located at 5565 Sterrett Place, Columbia, MD 21044....
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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)
General rule on reservations. (Section-by-Section Analysis)
Section 36.302(e)(1) of the NPRM required a public accommodation that owns, leases (or leases to), or operates a place of lodging to:
Modify its policies, practices, or procedures to...
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Links > Design/Construction/Barrier Removal
Guide for Home Remodeling for People with Disabilities and Special Needs: What You Need to Know
But for individuals and veterans living with disabilities or special needs, or seniors aging in place, the fact that much of the world outside is not built to accommodate their needs magnifies...
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Federal Documents > Standards > 2010 ADA Standards
General: ADA Standard Section 232.1
Section 232.1 of the ADA Standards covers information in the current ADA Standards on scoping requirements for detention facilities and correctional facilities.
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Research and History > Research Documents > Large Area Assistive Listening Systems: Review and Recommendations
2.1.1 General Description
The audio signals from the sound source (usually a microphone, though other audio sources can be accommodated) are amplified and sent as an alternating electric current through the wire...
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State and Local Documents > Laws > Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 (with amendments issued through 2008)
12101(a)(3)
(3) discrimination against individuals with disabilities persists in such critical areas as employment, housing, public accommodations, education, transportation, communication, recreation...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Title II Technical Assistance Manual
II-6.4000 Leased buildings
Public entities are encouraged, but not required, to lease accessible space....
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Title III Technical Assistance Manual (with 1994 supplement)
III-3.8000 Direct threat
A public accommodation may exclude an individual with a disability from participation in an activity, if that individual's participation would result in a direct threat to the health or...
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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)
Alterations and water closet clearances in single-user toilet rooms with in-swinging doors. (Section-by-Section Analysis)
The 1991 Standards allow a lavatory to be placed a minimum of 18 inches from the water closet centerline and a minimum of 36 inches from the side wall adjacent to the water closet, which...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Title III Technical Assistance Manual (with 1994 supplement)
III-4.2100 General
A public accommodation must reasonably modify its policies, practices, or procedures to avoid discrimination....