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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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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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2025 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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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Title I Technical Assistance Manual
1630.9(d)
(d) A qualified individual with a disability is not required to accept an accommodation, aid, service, opportunity or benefit which such qualified individual chooses not to accept....
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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)
§382.27(f)
., because of a flight cancellation), you must, to the maximum extent feasible, provide the accommodation on the new flight....
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Protecting the Rights of Persons Living with HIV/AIDS
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
For advice to employers on how to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities in the workplace, contact the Job Accommodation Network (JAN) at 800-526-7234...
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 49 CFR Part 37 - Transportation for Individuals With Disabilities; Reasonable Modification of Policies and Practices
8. Boarding Separately From Wheelchair
(Note, however, that under § 37.165(b), entities are required to accommodate device/user loads and dimensions that exceed the former “common wheelchair” standard, as long as the vehicle...
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Corada Voices > General Comments or Questions
Re: what is the location of Neil Island and why is it popular?
By: Jim Walton
The focus on crystal-clear waters and coral reefs makes this place sound like a dream for anyone who enjoys marine life....
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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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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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Products and Additional Resources > Products
Norton 5600 Series Low Energy Operator
for retrofit applications, the 5600 Series converts interior, non-fire rated doors for ADA compliance easily and affordably and provides a simple way to achieve touchless environments in public...
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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 > 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 > 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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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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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Appendix to 29 CFR Part 1630—Interpretive Guidance on Title I of the Americans With Disabilities Act
Section 1630.9(e)
Section 1630.9(e)
The purpose of this provision is to incorporate the clarification made in the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 that an individual is not entitled to reasonable accommodation...
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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)
§1630.9(e)
(e) A covered entity is required, absent undue hardship, to provide a reasonable accommodation to an otherwise qualified individual who meets the definition of disability under the “actual...
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 24 CFR Part 8—Nondiscrimination Based on Handicap in Federally Assisted Programs and Activities of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (with amendments issued through Dec. 2007)
§8.11(b)
(b) Reasonable accommodation may include:...
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 24 CFR Part 8—Nondiscrimination Based on Handicap in Federally Assisted Programs and Activities of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (with amendments issued through Dec. 2007)
§8.11(c)(3)
(3) The nature and cost of the accommodation needed....
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 34 CFR Part 104 - Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Handicap in Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance (with amendments issued through July 2017)
§104.12(c)(3)
(3) The nature and cost of the accommodation needed....
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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)
§1630.2(o)(1)
(1) The term reasonable accommodation means:...
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Research and History > Research Documents > Anthropometry of Wheeled Mobility Project: Final Report
3.3.8 Knee Clearance Depth, minimum
The results of our study suggest that a large percentage of WhMD users are not accommodated by the standards....