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.36.208(c)
(c) In determining whether an individual poses a direct threat to the health or safety of others, a public accommodation must make an individualized assessment, based on reasonable judgment...
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 49 CFR Parts 37 & 38 - Department of Transportation (DOT) ADA Regulations
§ 37.37(b)
(b) Shuttle systems and other transportation services operated by privately-owned hotels, car rental agencies, historical or theme parks, and other public accommodations are subject to the...
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2013 California Standards for Accessible Design Pocket Guide
Intent
Its primary focus is 2013 California Building Code (2013 CBC) Chapter 11B - Accessibility to Public Accommodations, Commercial Buildings and Public Housing, but it includes and compares...
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2025 California Standards
TEEING GROUND
[DSA-AC] In golf, the starting place for the hole to be played....
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2022 California Standards
TEEING GROUND
[DSA-AC] In golf, the starting place for the hole to be played....
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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)
"Other Power-Driven Mobility Device" and "Wheelchair" (Section-by-Section Analysis)
The Department also has received questions from public entities and individuals with mobility disabilities concerning which mobility devices must be accommodated and under what circumstances...
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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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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 > 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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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 > 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)
Section 36.406(f) Assembly Areas (Section-by-Section Analysis)
This rule, which is designed to prevent a public accommodation from placing wheelchair spaces and companion seats on one side of the facility only, is consistent with the Department's enforcement...
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Federal Documents > Preamble to Regulations > 28 CFR Part 36, Appendix C: Guidance on ADA Regulation on Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations and in Commercial Facilities (2010 ADA Title III Regulations: 1991 Preamble and Section-by-Section Analysis)
Structural Impracticability (Preamble, Section-by-Section Analysis)
Guidance on this question is provided in the discussion of the definitions of place of public accommodation and commercial facility....
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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)
Structural Impracticability (Section-By-Section Analysis and Response to Comments)
Guidance on this question is provided in the discussion of the definitions of place of public accommodation and commercial facility....
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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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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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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2022 California Standards
11B-221.2.2 Integration
The requirement that wheelchair spaces be an "integral part of the seating plan" means that wheelchair spaces must be placed within the footprint of the seating area....
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2025 California Standards
11B-221.2.2 Integration
The requirement that wheelchair spaces be an "integral part of the seating plan" means that wheelchair spaces must be placed within the footprint of the seating area....
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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)
§35.163 Information and Signage (Section-by-Section Analysis)
§35.163 Information and Signage (Section-by-Section Analysis)
Section 35.163(a) requires the public entity to provide information to individuals with disabilities concerning accessible...
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Rulemaking Process Documents > ANPRMS > Withdrawn: 28 CFR Parts 35 and 36, Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability; Accessibility of Web Information and Services of State and Local Government Entities and Public Accommodations (ANPRM)
C. Compliance issues
What resources and services are available to public accommodations and public entities to make their websites accessible?...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > ADA Best Practices Tool Kit for State and Local Governments
D. Summing up: ADA Coordinator, Notice, and Grievance Procedures
If a state or local government has fewer than 50 employees, it is required to:
adopt and distribute a public notice about the relevant provisions of the ADA to all people who may...
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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)
§ 35.160(b)(2)
accordance with the method of communication used by the individual; the nature, length, and complexity of the communication involved; and the context in which the communication is taking place...
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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 > Regulations > 28 CFR Part 36 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations - Movie Theaters; Movie Captioning and Audio Description Final Rule
A. Purpose of the Rule
.), which covers public accommodations and commercial facilities—including movie theaters....
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Corada Voices > General Comments or Questions
Grasping the MPH Assignment
By: Halena Bob
MPH stands for the master of public health,h and it is normally assigned to students who are pursuing nursing, healthcare, and public health....