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 > 49 CFR Part 38 - Transportation for Individuals With Disabilities at Intercity, Commuter, and High Speed Passenger Railroad Station Platforms; Miscellaneous Amendments
§ 38.91(c)(1)
Amend paragraph (c)(1) by removing the words “wherever structurally and operationally practicable” and adding in their place the words “unless structurally or operationally impracticable...
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Federal Documents > Standards > 1991 ADA Standards for Accessible Design
Circulation Path
An exterior or interior way of passage from one place to another for pedestrians, including, but not limited to, walks, hallways, courtyards, stairways, and stair landings....
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Federal Documents > Standards > Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards (UFAS)
CIRCULATION PATH
An exterior or interior way of passage from one place to another for pedestrians, including, but not limited to, walks, hallways, courtyards, stairways, and stair landings....
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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)(iv)
(iv) Shall not deprive inmates or detainees with disabilities of visitation with family members by placing them in distant facilities where they would not otherwise be housed....
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2022 California Standards
11B-1009.2 Pool lifts
Additional options such as armrests, head rests, seat belts, and leg support will enhance accessibility and better accommodate people with a wide range of disabilities. ◼...
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
Pilot Rock UT Series Side Accessible Picnic Table Using Recycled Plastic
Model UT Side Accessible Picnic Tables are designed for most public applications. Built rugged, but with less weight, easier to move. ...
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Federal Documents > Standards > 2010 ADA Standards
General: ADA Standard Section 404.1
Section 404.1 of the ADA Standards covers information in the current ADA Standards for doors, doorways, and gates that are part of an accessible route.
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Creating Equal Opportunities for Children and Youth with Disabilities to Participate in Physical Education and Extracurricular Activities
ACCESSIBILITY
Accessibility includes the considerations of the area or environment in which physical activity takes place, the safety and security within the space, and specifications suggested for particular...
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
Smith System Lift Desk Work Surface with Crank
Crank its stable work surface up and the Lift Desk easily accommodates work by a student or teacher in the standing position....
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
EZ-ACCESS Transitions® Angled Entry Mat
Transitions® Angled Entry Mat – is accommodating for doorways inside and outside. It does not interfere with the door track and works especially well with sliding glass doors....
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2016 California Standards for Accessible Design Pocket Guide - Eff. Jan. 1, 2017
11B-221.2.4 Temporary structures
Exception: When an entire seating section is placed on temporary platforms or other movable structures in an area where fixed seating is not provided, in order to increase seating for an...
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2019 California Standards
11B-221.2.4 Temporary structures
Exception: When an entire seating section is placed on temporary platforms or other movable structures in an area where fixed seating is not provided, in order to increase seating for an...
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Rulemaking Process Documents > Committee Activity and Reports > Recommendations on Standards for the Design of Medical Diagnostic Equipment for Adults with Disabilities, Advisory Committee Final Report
Recommendations
Recommendations
Based on the data in Table 1 and the observations above, we recommend:
a minimum flat surface of 40 in. length for platforms accommodating wheeled mobility devices...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Withdrawn Technical Assistance: Common ADA Errors and Omissions in New Construction and Alterations
Error/Omission: Wheelchair-accessible rooms are not equipped with visual alarms and notification devices.
Result:
People who are deaf or hard of hearing and who also need to use a guest room with accessible features have no accommodation....
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Legal Documents > SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT between THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA
BACKGROUND AND JURISDICTION
Title II of the ADA and its implementing regulation require public entities to make their programs, services, and activities accessible to qualified individuals with disabilities. ...
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Links > State Department or Agency
Texas Workforce Commission (TWC): Vocational Rehabilitation Program
The program also helps businesses and employers recruit, retain and accommodate employees with disabilities....
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
Landscape Forms Inc. Bola Bike Racks
Capacity: 2 bicycles
Supports bike upright by its frame in two places•
A standard D-shaped bike lock can be placed to secure both a wheel and the frame
Meets Association of Pedestrian...
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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)
Video remote interpreting (VRI). (Section-by-Section Analysis)
The Department notes that VRI generally consists of a videophone, monitors, cameras, a high-speed video connection, and an interpreter provided by the public accommodation pursuant to a...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Title I Technical Assistance Manual
1630.16(d)
A covered entity may prohibit or impose restrictions on smoking in places of employment. Such restrictions do not violate any provision of this part....
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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)
§ 36.406(c)(1) Guest rooms
Guest rooms with mobility features in places of lodging subject to the transient lodging requirements of 2010 Standards shall be provided as follows –...
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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)
Qualified Historic Facility
A 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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Federal Documents > Regulations > 29 CFR Part 1630, Regulations to Implement the Equal Employment Provisions of the ADA (Title I Regulations with amendments issued through May 2016)
§1630.16(d) Regulation of smoking
A covered entity may prohibit or impose restrictions on smoking in places of employment. Such restrictions do not violate any provision of this part....
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Additional Access Publications > ADA Compliance Process by Evan Terry Associates
ADA Facilities Compliance Strategies for Private Entities
ADOPT - Develop a detailed policy on accessibility for your facilities, communications, programs, services, policies, procedures, legal agreements and accommodations....