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.
-
Regulatory Support Documents > Regulatory Impact Analyses > Final Regulatory Assessment and Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Final Rule - Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations - Movie Theaters; Movie Captioning and Audio Description
3.4.4. Audio Description Device Unit Costs
Average (All Technologies)
$163
Source: NATO, Statement of Position on RIN 1190-AA63, CRT Docket No. 126, Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public...
-
Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > The ADA: Your Employment Rights as an Individual With a Disability
For more specific information about ADA requirements affecting employment contact:
Box 7033
Lawrence, Kansas 66044
(800) 669-4000 (Voice), (800) 669-6820 (TDD)
For more specific information about ADA requirements affecting public accommodations and State and local...
-
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)
Training requirement. (Section-by-Section Analysis)
individuals with disabilities who use service animals, since individuals with disabilities may be capable of training, and some have trained, their service animal to perform tasks or do work to accommodate...
-
State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2022 California Standards
11B-302.2 Carpet
That section requires that a public accommodation remove barriers in existing facilities where removing them is "readily achievable," that is, easily accomplishable and able to be carried...
-
State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2025 California Standards
11B-302.2 Carpet
That section requires that a public accommodation remove barriers in existing facilities where removing them is "readily achievable," that is, easily accomplishable and able to be carried...
-
Federal Documents > Standards > 36 CFR Part 1194 - Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Final Standards and Guidelines (with amendments issued through Jan. 2018)
702.7 International Telecommunications Union Telecommunications Standardization Sector (ITU-T)
Copies of the referenced standards may be obtained from the International Telecommunication Union, Telecommunications Standardization Sector, Place des Nations CH-1211, Geneva 20, Switzerland...
-
State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2013 California Standards for Accessible Design Pocket Guide
11B-502.8 Additional signage
An additional sign shall be posted either; 1) in a conspicuous place at each entrance to an off-street parking facility or 2) immediately adjacent to on-site accessible parking and visible...
-
Rulemaking Process Documents > NPRMS > 36 CFR Part 1194 - Proposed Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Standards and Guidelines NPRM
C102.7 International Telecommunications Union Telecommunications Standardization Sector (ITU-T)
Copies of the referenced standards may be obtained from the International Telecommunication Union, Telecommunications Standardization Sector, Place des Nations CH-1211, Geneva 20, Switzerland...
-
State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2016 California Standards for Accessible Design Pocket Guide - Eff. Jan. 1, 2017
11B-502.8 Additional signs
An additional sign shall be posted either; 1) in a conspicuous place at each entrance to an off-street parking facility or 2) immediately adjacent to on-site accessible parking and visible...
-
State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2019 California Standards
11B-502.8 Additional signs
An additional sign shall be posted either; 1) in a conspicuous place at each entrance to an off-street parking facility or 2) immediately adjacent to on-site accessible parking and visible...
-
Rulemaking Process Documents > Other Documents > 28 CFR Parts 35 and 36 Amendment of ADA Title II and Title III Regulations To Implement ADA Amendments Act of 2008 - Final Rule
§ 36.105 Definition of ‘‘disability.’’
(iii) Where an individual is not challenging a public accommodation’s failure to provide reasonable modifications under § 36.302, it is generally unnecessary to proceed under the ‘‘actual...
-
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)
§ 36.302(c)(9)(ii)(A)
(A) The type, size, and weight of the miniature horse and whether the facility can accommodate these features;...
-
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)
§382.85(a)
(a) As a carrier that assigns seats in advance, you must provide accommodations in the following ways:...
-
Federal Documents > Regulations > 28 CFR Part 35 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in State and Local Government Services (1991 ADA Title II Regulations)
§35.130 General prohibitions against discrimination (Section-by-Section Analysis)
regulation that implemented section 309 of the Act, which requires that courses and examinations related to applications, licensing, certification, or credentialing be provided in an accessible place...
-
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)
Scoping for timeshare or condominium hotels. (Section-by-Section Analysis)
One commenter stated that scoping should be based on the maximum number of sleeping units available for public rental....
-
Legal Documents > SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND BLOCKBUSTER INC.DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE COMPLAINT NUMBER 202-35-231
General Nondiscrimination Requirement
Blockbuster will not discriminate against any individual on the basis of disability in the full and equal enjoyment of any of its goods, services, facilities, privileges, advantages, or accommodations...
-
Products and Additional Resources > Products
Brewer AssistPRO™ Power Procedure Table
The Brewer AssistPRO™ Power Procedure Table's 4-function programmability accommodates multiple positions for a wide variety of procedures. ...
-
Products and Additional Resources > Products
Spectrum Aquatics Portable Aspen Pool Lift
Accommodates a setback of 6″ to 22″ and a water draft up to 12″....
-
Products and Additional Resources > Products
Landscape Forms Inc. Emerson Bike Rack
Concord features refined design that is informed by the past and contemporary in spirit, offering a distinctive design perspective for creating a Sense of Place....
-
State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2022 California Standards
11B-216.4.1 Exit doors
exit passageway is a horizontal exit component that is separated from the interior spaces of the building by fire-resistance-rated construction and that leads to the exit discharge or public...
-
State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2025 California Standards
11B-216.4.1 Exit doors
exit passageway is a horizontal exit component that is separated from the interior spaces of the building by fire-resistance-rated construction and that leads to the exit discharge or public...
-
Federal Documents > Preamble to Guidelines > 36 CFR Parts 1190 and 1191 ADA and ABA Accessibility Guidelines - Preamble (Discussion of Comments and Changes)
Detectable Warnings
Suspension of this requirement continued until July 26, 2001, to accommodate the advisory committee’s review of ADAAG and resulting rule making by the Board.23 The advisory committee recommended...
-
Legal Documents > ACCESS NOW, INC. v. AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER GROUP, LTD.
A. The Release Provisions Appear To Waive Access Claims Arising After The Date Of The Settlement Agreements
In the interest of fairness and public policy, these Agreements must be rejected....
-
Additional Access Publications > Proceedings of: Workshop on Improving Building Design for Persons with Low Vision
Proceedings of: Workshop on Improving Building Design for Persons with Low Vision
Gupta to improve the performance of public and private buildings through excellence in design and operations....