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 > 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)
§ 36.309(b)(1)(vi)
(vi) The entity responds in a timely manner to requests for modifications, accommodations, or aids to ensure equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities....
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Federal Documents > Standards > 1991 ADA Standards for Accessible Design
Assembly Area
A room or space accommodating a group of individuals for recreational, educational, political, social, or amusement purposes, or for the consumption of food and drink....
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 28 CFR Part 36 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations and in Commercial Facilities (1991 ADA Title III Regulations)
Sec.36.309(a) General
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 > Accessible Information Exchange: Meeting on a Level Playing Field
Registration Table
Place handouts at the front edge of the table to make them easier to reach for participants both seated and standing....
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > ADA/Section 504 Design Guide - Accessible Cells in Correction Facilities
6. Clear floor space
Generally, the toilet needs to be placed within a 60-inch-wide by 59-inch-deep clear area of the floor....
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > ADA Checklist for New Lodging Facilities
12. Reach Range
Are there towel racks or bars placed within 54" of the floor for side approach or 48" of the floor for forward approach so persons who use wheelchairs can approach and use the towel racks...
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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)
§ 36.309(a) General
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)
3.4.7 Openings
Where possible, elongated openings should be placed perpendicular, or as close to perpendicular as possible, to the dominant direction of travel....
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2022 California Standards
11B-206.4 Entrances
Where exceptions for alterations to qualified historic buildings or facilities are permitted by 202.5, no more than one public entrance shall be required to comply with 206.4....
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Research and History > Research Documents > A Longitudinal Study of Playground Surfaces to Evaluate Accessibility - Final Report
Site Profiles by Surface Type
Public park playgrounds with shredded rubber surfacing were difficult to locate through direct recruitment with playground owners. ...
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
Magnetic Switch (BE9023)
Place one side of the Magnetic Switch on the door or window (or similar situations) and the other+ one on the frame....
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
Pilot Rock WUT and WUTH Picnic Table Using Recycled Plastic
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 WUT and WUTH Picnic Table Using Formed Steel Channel
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
Model UT and UTH End 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
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 Aluminum Picnic Table
Series Overview
Model UT and UTH End 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
Pilot Rock UT and UTH Series End Accessible Picnic Table Using Lumber
Model UT and UTH End Accessible Picnic Tables are designed for most public applications. Built rugged, but with less weight, easier to move. ...
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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)
§382.13(b)
(b) This requirement is part of your general nondiscrimination obligation, and is in addition to your duty to make the specific accommodations required by this part....
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Title I Technical Assistance Manual
1630.2(p)(2)
In determining whether an accommodation would impose an undue hardship on a covered entity, factors to be considered include:...
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2013 California Standards for Accessible Design Pocket Guide
1007.7.3 Size
Each exterior area for assisted rescue shall be sized to accommodate wheelchair spaces in accordance with Section 1007.6.1....
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Title I Technical Assistance Manual
12111(10)(B) Factors to be considered
--In determining whether an accommodation would impose an undue hardship on a covered entity, factors to be considered include--...
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State and Local Documents > Laws > Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 (with amendments issued through 2008)
12111(10)(B) Factors to be considered
(B) Factors to be considered
In determining whether an accommodation would impose an undue hardship on a covered entity, factors to be considered include...
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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)
§ 36.309(b)(1)(iv)
(iv) Any request for documentation, if such documentation is required, is reasonable and limited to the need for the modification, accommodation, or auxiliary aid or service requested....
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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(p)(2) Factors to be considered
In determining whether an accommodation would impose an undue hardship on a covered entity, factors to be considered include:...