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-407.2.1.3 Clear floor or ground space
Recessed ashtrays should not be placed near elevator call buttons so that persons who are blind or visually impaired do not inadvertently contact them or their contents as they reach for...
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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)
R305.2.2 Parallel Curb Ramps
On parallel curb ramps, detectable warning surfaces shall be placed on the turning space at the flush transition between the street and sidewalk....
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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)
Historic properties
Historic properties means those properties that are listed or eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places or properties designated as historic under State or local law...
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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)
Historic Properties
Historic Properties means those properties that are listed or eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places or properties designated as historic under State or local law...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Federal Aviation Administration Draft Advisory Circular 150/5360-14A, Access to Airports by Individuals with Disabilities
2.1 Overview.
L.101–336, title I, § 102
29 CFR part 1630 http://www.ecfr.gov
Any private or public entity that employs more than 15 people
Title II of the ADA...
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Webinars, Videos, and Training > Spirit of the ADA
Perkins School for the Blind - Bus Stop Challenge
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With help from a Google.org grant, Perkins School for the Blind is embarking on a groundbreaking project that will change the way people who are blind or visually impaired access public...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Air Carrier Access Act Technical Assistance Manual (2005)
APPENDIX I: Tips for Air Travelers with Disabilities
APPENDIX I
Tips for Air Travelers with Disabilities
There are some commonly used accommodations, facilities, and services that carriers are required to make available to passengers...
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State and Local Documents > Laws > Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 (with amendments issued through 2008)
12182(b)(1)(A)(iii) Separate benefit
of a disability or disabilities of such individual or class, directly, or through contractual, licensing, or other arrangements with a good, service, facility, privilege, advantage, or accommodation...
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Federal Documents > Standards > 2010 ADA Standards
Entrances: ADA Standard Section 206.4
Section 206.4 covers scoping requirements in the most current ADA Standards for entrances on accessible routes.
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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
1630.2(o)(2)
(2) Reasonable accommodation may include but is not limited to:...
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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)(2)
(2) Reasonable accommodation may include but is not limited to:...
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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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Corada Voices > General Comments or Questions
Needs Photos or Technical Info
By: Michelle Davis
For example, what is a faucet that is placed out of reach for persons with cognitive impairments? What does that look like? Are they assisted in washing their hands? ...
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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 > Standards > 1991 ADA Standards for Accessible Design
4.28.3(8)
(8) No place in common corridors or hallways in which visual alarm signalling appliances are required shall be more than 50 ft (15 m) from the signal....
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Federal Documents > Standards > 1991 ADA Standards for Accessible Design
4.34.3(1) Forward Approach Only
If only a forward approach is possible, operable parts of all controls shall be placed within the forward reach range specified in 4.2.5....
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Federal Documents > Standards > 1991 ADA Standards for Accessible Design
4.28.3(6)
(6) The appliance shall be placed 80 in (2030 mm) above the highest floor level within the space or 6 in (152 mm) below the ceiling, whichever is lower....
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2019 California Standards
11B-703.8.12 Protective covering
Where a protective layer is placed over VMS characters through which the VMS characters must be viewed, the protective covering shall have a non-glare finish....
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2012 Florida Accessibility Code
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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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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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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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...