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 > Technical Assistance > Appendix to 29 CFR Part 1630—Interpretive Guidance on Title I of the Americans With Disabilities Act
Section 1630.2(j) Substantially Limits
., cases where reasonable accommodation is not at issue), it is not necessary to determine whether an individual is “substantially limited” in any major life activity....
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Federal Documents > Standards > ABA Accessibility Standard for GSA Facilities Pocket Guide
F203.2 Existing Elements
Federal employees with disabilities are entitled to reasonable accommodations in the workplace. ...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Accessible Play Areas - A Summary of Accessibility Guidelines for Play Areas
Summary
Emphasis is placed on ensuring that children with disabilities are generally able to access the diversity of components provided in a play area....
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2022 California Standards
1.1.5 Referenced codes
The codes, standards and publications adopted and set forth in this code, including other codes, standards and publications referred to therein are, by title and date of publication, hereby...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > ADA/Section 504 Design Guide - Accessible Cells in Correction Facilities
All Furniture
All furniture placed in accessible cells for the use of inmates with disabilities needs to be accessible....
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
Magnuson Group CLM Series Coat Rack
Classic wood slat design is sturdy, functional and good looking in any setting. 5/8" diameter hanger bar accommodates theft deterrent mini-hook hangers....
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2022 California Standards
11B-202.4 Path of travel requirements in alterations, additions and structural repairs
ADA imposes the responsibility when an alteration or addition to a public accommodation or commercial facility includes or affects an area containing a primary function....
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2022 California Standards
11B-705.1.2.3 Islands or cut-through medians
pedestrian islands or cut-through medians shall be 36 inches (914 mm) minimum in depth extending the full width of the pedestrian path or cut-through less 2 inches (51 mm) maximum on each side, placed...
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2022 California Standards
11B-810.6.2 Routes and destinations
Signs covered by this requirement shall, to the maximum extent practicable, be placed in uniform locations within the system....
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Research and History > Research Documents > Exhibit Design Relating to Low Vision and Blindness Summary Report: Research on Effective Use of Tactile Exhibits with Touch Activated Audio Description for the Blind and Low Vision Audience
The Research
aquarium to demonstrate the results of the research and allow us to perform field initiated data gathering to test and quantify the effectiveness of the touch sensitive “hyper-artifacts” in a public...
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
BlueDAG Software and Mobile Application
BlueDAG’s integrated suite of tools simplifies and streamlines the ADA compliance tasks of both public and private entities....
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2013 California Standards for Accessible Design Pocket Guide
11B-202.5 Alterations to qualified historic buildings and facilities
(a) Alterations to buildings or facilities that are eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places under the National Historic Preservation Act (16 U.S.C. 470 et seq...
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2016 California Standards for Accessible Design Pocket Guide - Eff. Jan. 1, 2017
11B-202.5 Alterations to qualified historic buildings and facilities
(a) Alterations to buildings or facilities that are eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places under the National Historic Preservation Act (16 U.S.C. 470 et seq...
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2019 California Standards
11B-202.5 Alterations to qualified historic buildings and facilities
(a) Alterations to buildings or facilities that are eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places under the National Historic Preservation Act (16 U.S.C. 470 et seq),...
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Federal Documents > Standards > 2010 ADA Standards
Transient Lodging
A building or facility containing one or more guest room(s) for sleeping that provides accommodations that are primarily short-term in nature....
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Legal Documents > SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND EDX INC. UNDER THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
GENERAL NONDISCRIMINATION REQUIREMENTS
applications, and the Platform:
Shall not discriminate on the basis of disability in the full and equal enjoyment of its goods, services, facilities, privileges, advantages, or accommodations...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Guidance on the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design
Definitions of residential facilities and transient lodging
Additionally, section 106.5 of the 2010 Standards changes the definition of “transient lodging’’ to a building or facility “containing one or more guest room(s) for sleeping that provides accommodations...
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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)
Definitions of residential facilities and transient lodging. (Section-by-Section Analysis)
Additionally, section 106.5 of the 2010 Standards changes the definition of ‘‘transient lodging'' to a building or facility ‘‘containing one or more guest room(s) for sleeping that provides accommodations...
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Legal Documents > SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND ILLINOIS STATE POLICE
GENERAL AGREEMENT
The ISP agrees that it will continue to abide by all of the requirements of the ADA, including the requirement that it offer a reasonable accommodation, where appropriate, to an individual...
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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 May 2016)
§382.43(d)
(d) As a carrier covered under paragraph (c) of this section, you must provide a mechanism on your primary Web site for persons with disabilities to request disability accommodation services...
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 14 CFR Parts 382 and 399; 49 CFR Part 27 - Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in Air Travel: Accessibility of Web Sites and Automated Kiosks at U.S. Airports
§ 382.43(d)
(d) As a carrier covered under paragraph (c) of this section, you must provide a mechanism on your primary Web site for persons with disabilities to request disability accommodation services...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > The ADA: Your Employment Rights as an Individual With a Disability
What Do I Do If I Think That I'm Being Discriminated Against?
If you have been discriminated against, you are entitled to a remedy that will place you in the position you would have been in if the discrimination had never occurred....
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Federal Documents > Standards > ABA Accessibility Standard for GSA Facilities Pocket Guide
309.3 Height
Operable parts shall be placed within one or more of the reach ranges specified in 308....
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2012 Texas Accessibility Standards
309.3 Height
Operable parts shall be placed within one or more of the reach ranges specified in 308....