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 > Standards > 1991 ADA Standards for Accessible Design
4.34.3(2) Parallel Approach Only
If only a parallel approach is possible, operable parts of controls shall be placed as follows:...
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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)
§ 35.152(b)(2)(i)
(i) Shall not place inmates or detainees with disabilities in inappropriate security classifications because no accessible cells or beds are available;...
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Research and History > Research Documents > Anthropometry of Wheeled Mobility Project: Final Report
Section 6.0 Conclusions
The current high side reach limit accommodates WhMD users....
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Title I Technical Assistance Manual
7. Adjusting and Modifying Examinations, Training Materials, and Policies
Adjusting and Modifying Examinations, Training Materials, and Policies
An employer may be required to modify, adjust, or make other reasonable accommodations in the ways that tests and...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Air Carrier Access Act Technical Assistance Manual (2005)
General Tips for Interacting with Individuals with Disabilities
It might be interpreted as placing the disability above the human being.
Don’t make assumptions....
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Additional Access Publications > Emergency Evacuation Planning Guide For People with Disabilities
SERVICE ANIMALS
The regulations set out four assessment factors to assist entities in determining whether miniature horses can be accommodated in their facility....
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Links > General
Establishing Disability History Awareness Initiatives – A Roadmap for States & Territories
Many states and territories already have Disability History Awareness Initiatives in place....
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Air Carrier Access Act Technical Assistance Manual (2005)
Purpose of the Manual
It is designed to serve as a brief but authoritative source of information about the services, facilities, and accommodations required by the ACAA and the provisions of part 382....
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Legal Documents > United States of America v. Employees' Retirement Systems of Alabama, Teachers' Retirement Systems of Alabama, and PCH Hotels & Resorts, Inc. - Consent Decree
IV. GENERAL INJUNCTIVE RELIEF
Defendants shall not discriminate against individuals on the basis of disability in the full and equal enjoyment of the goods, services, facilities, privileges, advantages, or accommodations...
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Rulemaking Process Documents > NPRMS > 28 CFR Part 35 Title II Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) (published 2008)
§ 35.152(b)(2)(ii)
(ii) Should not place inmates or detainees with disabilities in designated medical areas unless they are actually receiving medical care or treatment;...
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2013 California Standards for Accessible Design Pocket Guide
1.1.3.2, Item 5
Dairies and places of meat inspection regulated by the Department of Food and Agriculture. See Section 1.6 for additional scope provisions....
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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)
§ 35.152(b)(2)(ii)
(ii) Shall not place inmates or detainees with disabilities in designated medical areas unless they are actually receiving medical care or treatment;...
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Additional Access Publications > Employers' Guide to Including Employees with Disabilities in Emergency Evacuation Plans
I. Plan Development
Plan development begins with identifying accommodation needs....
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Air Carrier Access Act Technical Assistance Manual (2005)
Seat “Blocking” Method
Seat “Blocking” Method
Carriers may “block” an adequate number of seats to provide the seating accommodations discussed above....
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
Speakman Commander Widespread Lavatory Faucet SC-3002-8-LD
Ideal for any public facility, this Commander® Centerset Faucet is built to endure any task with remarkable ease....
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
Alarm Clock Receiver (BE1380)
For use in residential homes, assistive living homes, schools, hotels, and other public venues....
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Employer-Provided Leave and the Americans with Disabilities Act
Additional Information
Additional Information
The EEOC has issued a number of documents that discuss how the ADA addresses various leave issues:
Revised Enforcement Guidance: Reasonable Accommodation...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Examples and Resources to Support Criminal Justice Entities in Compliance with Title II of the ADA
Administer services, programs, and activities in integrated setting
enforcement, corrections, and justice system leaders have facilitated compliance with this obligation:
Established prison classification and placement procedures that generally place...
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State and Local Documents > Laws > Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 (with amendments issued through 2008)
12182(b)(2)(A)(i)
to screen out an individual with a disability or any class of individuals with disabilities from fully and equally enjoying any goods, services, facilities, privileges, advantages, or accommodations...
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Legal Documents > SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND FAUQUIER COUNTY REGARDING THE ACCESSIBILITY OF POLLING PLACES
Definitions
“Accessible on Election Day” means that a polling place is compliant with the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design (“2010 Standards”) on Election Day, whether such compliance is...
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 49 CFR Parts 37 & 38 - Department of Transportation (DOT) ADA Regulations
Section 37.139 Plan Contents
fixed route service; inventory of existing paratransit service; discussion of the discrepancies between existing paratransit and what is required under this regulation; a discussion of the public...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > DOJ/DOE Joint Publication: Frequently Asked Questions on Effective Communication for Students with Hearing, Vision, or Speech Disabilities in Public Elementary and Secondary Schools
7. Under what circumstances is a public school required to provide auxiliary aids and services to persons with a hearing, vision, or speech disability who are not students, such as parents, other relatives, and members of the public, who seek to participate in or benefit from a district’s services, programs, or activities?
Answer. Title II’s effective communication obligations are not limited just to students — schools are obligated to provide effective communication to all individuals who seek to...
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Federal Documents > Standards > ABA Accessibility Standard for GSA Facilities Pocket Guide
Qualified Historic Building or Facility
A building or facility that is listed in or eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places or designated as historic under an appropriate State or local law....
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Rulemaking Process Documents > NPRMS > 36 CFR Part 1190, Proposed Accessibility Guidelines for Pedestrian Facilities in the Public Right-of-Way: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM)
R305.2.6 Boarding Platforms
At boarding platforms for buses and rail vehicles, detectable warning surfaces shall be placed at the boarding edge of the platform....