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 > 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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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 > 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
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...
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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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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)
Applicable standards. (Section-by-Section Analysis)
Nonetheless, the Department has reviewed the standards and has determined that additional regulatory provisions are necessary to clarify how the Department will apply the 2010 Standards to places...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Guidance on the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design
Applicable standards
Nonetheless, the Department has reviewed the standards and has determined that additional regulatory provisions are necessary to clarify how the Department will apply the 2010 Standards to places...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Withdrawn Technical Assistance: Common ADA Problems at Newly Constructed Lodging Facilities
Introduction
Introduction
Hotels, motels, inns, and other places of lodging designed and constructed after January 26, 1993, must comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)....
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Federal Documents > Standards > 2010 ADA Standards
Pool Lifts: ADA Standard Section 1009.2
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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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
5.8.2.7.1 Mammography Chair Footrest Recommendation
5.8.2.7.1 Mammography Chair Footrest Recommendation
The Committee recommends that the mammography chair meet the elements of M302 with the additional requirement that any footrests must accommodate...
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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)
§8.3 Adaptability
Adaptability means the ability of certain elements of a dwelling unit, such as kitchen counters, sinks, and grab bars, to be added to, raised, lowered, or otherwise altered, to accommodate...
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 24 CFR Part 100—Fair Housing Accessibility Guidelines
Section 2. Dwelling unit
Examples of dwelling units covered by these guidelines include: condominiums; an apartment unit within an apartment building; and other types of dwellings in which sleeping accommodations...