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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Research and History > Research Documents > Anthropometry of Wheeled Mobility Project: Final Report
4.3.2 Seat Height
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Federal Documents > Preamble to Regulations > 14 CFR Part 382 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in Air Travel (Air Carrier Access Act): Preamble and Section-by-Section Analysis (with amendments issued through July 2010)
Other Information for Individuals with Hearing or Vision Impairments
Many took the position that carriers should have reliable methods in place for conveying information to all passengers at all times....
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Air Carrier Access Act Technical Assistance Manual (2005)
Contractors
Contractors
This manual recognizes the important role that contractors play in providing services, equipment, and other accommodations to passengers with disabilities....
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2022 California Standards
11B-604.5.2 Rear wall
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Federal Documents > Standards > 2010 ADA Standards
Continuity: ADA Standard Section 505.3
Section 505.3 covers the current ADA Standards for the continuity of handrails.
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Federal Documents > Standards > 2010 ADA Standards
CHAPTER 1: APPLICATION AND ADMINISTRATION
Guidance for the application and administration of the most current ADA Standards.
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Additional Access Publications > Social Security Administration Guide: Alternate Text for Images
Signatures
“Scruffy, poorly written signature of Pastel Bosken”
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State and Local Documents > Laws > Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 (with amendments issued through 2008)
Sec. 12187. Exemptions for private clubs and religious organizations. [Section 307]
establishments exempted from coverage under title II of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000-a(e)) or to religious organizations or entities controlled by religious organizations, including places...
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State and Local Documents > Laws > Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 (with amendments issued through 2008)
Sec. 12189. Examinations and courses. [Section 309]
related to applications, licensing, certification, or credentialing for secondary or postsecondary education, professional, or trade purposes shall offer such examinations or courses in a place...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > 2013 Forest Service Outdoor Recreation Accessibility Guidelines (FSORAG)
502.3.4 Location
Access aisles shall be permitted to be placed on either side of the parking space except for angled van parking spaces which shall have access aisles located on the passenger side of the...
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Pilot Rock UT and UTH Series End Accessible Picnic Table Using Lumber
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Pilot Rock UT and UTH Series End Accessible Aluminum Picnic Table
Series Overview
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
Pilot Rock WUT and WUTH Picnic Table Using Lumber
These tables are designed for most public applications. They are built rugged, but with less weight and easier to move. ...
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
Pilot Rock UT and UTH Series End Accessible Picnic Table Using Steel Tops Seats
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Allegion Schlage NDE Series Wireless Lock with ENGAGE™ Technology How it Works Video
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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)
§382.33(b)(2)
(2) Requiring passengers to remain in a holding area or other location in order to receive transportation, services, or accommodations;...
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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(c)(6)
(6) Accommodation for a group of ten or more qualified individuals with a disability, who make reservations and travel as a group; and...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Title I Technical Assistance Manual
1630.14(d)(1)(I)
(I) Supervisors and managers may be informed regarding necessary restrictions on the work or duties of the employee and necessary accommodations;...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Title I Technical Assistance Manual
a. Financial Assistance
Financial Assistance
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Title I Technical Assistance Manual
12112(d)(3)(B)(I)
(I) supervisors and managers may be informed regarding necessary restrictions on the work or duties of the employee and necessary accommodations;...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Title I Technical Assistance Manual
1630.14(c)(1)(I)
(I) Supervisors and managers may be informed regarding necessary restrictions on the work or duties of the employee and necessary accommodations;...
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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)
§382.83(a)(1)
(1) You may “block” an adequate number of the seats used to provide the seating accommodations required by §382.81....