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 > 14 CFR Part 382 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in Air Travel (Air Carrier Access Act) (with amendments issued through May 2016)
§382.11(a)(2)
However, you may require preboarding as a condition of receiving certain seating or in-cabin stowage accommodations, as specified in §§382.83(c), 382.85(b), and 382.123(a) of this part....
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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)
§382.87(d)
(d) If you have already provided a seat to a passenger with a disability to furnish an accommodation required by this subpart, you must not (except in the circumstance described in §382.85...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > ADA Checklist for New Lodging Facilities
F. Clear Width
Do all entry doors to accessible guestrooms and other interior doors (except doors on shallow closets) allow at least 32" of clear passage width to accommodate persons who use wheelchairs...
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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)(ii) Participation in unequal benefit
or class, directly, or through contractual, licensing, or other arrangements with the opportunity to participate in or benefit from a good, service, facility, privilege, advantage, or accommodation...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Guide to the ADA Standards
Parallel Curb Ramps
A level landing 48” long minimum (60” preferred) accommodates maneuvering between runs and right-angle turns to connecting routes, such as parking access aisles and crossings....
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 49 CFR Parts 37 & 38 - Department of Transportation (DOT) ADA Regulations
§ 38.23(c)(2) Ramp surface
The ramp surface shall be continuous and slip resistant; shall not have protrusions from the surface greater than 1/4 inch high; shall have a clear width of 30 inches; and shall accommodate...
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 49 CFR Parts 37 & 38 - Department of Transportation (DOT) ADA Regulations
§ 38.83(c)(2) Ramp surface
ramp or bridge plate surface shall be continuous and slip resistant, shall not have protrusions from the surface greater then 1/4 inch, shall have a clear width of 30 inches, and shall accommodate...
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2022 California Standards
SIDEWALK
[DSA-AC] A surfaced pedestrian way contiguous to a street used by the public. (As differentiated from the definition of “Walk”.)
Advisory Definition of SIDEWALK....
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Legal Documents > United States of America v. Employees' Retirement Systems of Alabama, Teachers' Retirement Systems of Alabama, and PCH Hotels & Resorts, Inc. - Consent Decree
III. FACILITIES COVERED BY THIS CONSENT DECREE
This Consent Decree shall apply to all public use and common use areas within the Hotel and related facilities, including, but not limited to, the public entrances to the Hotel, the guest...
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 49 CFR Parts 37 & 38 - Department of Transportation (DOT) ADA Regulations
§ 37.31 Vanpools
Vanpool systems which are operated by public entities, or in which public entities own or purchase or lease the vehicles, are subject to the requirements of this part for demand responsive...
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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
1.1. Purpose and Need for Rule and Scope of Regulatory Assessment
Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) contains broad language prohibiting public accommodations and commercial facilities—including movie theaters—from discriminating...
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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
I. Executive Summary
Public Law 110–325, sec. 8, 122 Stat. 3553, 3559 (2008)....
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Guidance on the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design
Compliance date
A substantial number of commenters advocated a minimum of 18 months from publication of the final rule to the effective date for application of the standards to new construction, consistent...
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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)
Compliance date. (Section-by-Section Analysis)
A substantial number of commenters advocated a minimum of 18 months from publication of the final rule to the effective date for application of the standards to new construction, consistent...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Title I Technical Assistance Manual
Locating Qualified Individuals with Disabilities
Many of the organizations listed in the Resource Directory are excellent sources for recruiting qualified individuals with disabilities as well as sources of technical assistance for any 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 July 2003)
§ 382.37 Seat assignments
(c) If a service animal cannot be accommodated at the seat location of the qualified individual with a disability whom the animal is accompanying (see § 382.55(a)(2)), the carrier shall...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Air Carrier Access Act Technical Assistance Manual (2005)
Was the carrier correct in asking me to take a seat other than a bulkhead seat in the emergency exit row?
Carriers must comply with all applicable FAA safety rules, even when attempting to accommodate the needs of passengers with disabilities....
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act - Frequently Asked Questions
B.3.iii. - What is the difference between "equivalent facilitation" and "alternative means of access"?
B.6.ii below)
Agencies have additional obligations under Sections 501 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, including the obligation to provide employees with disabilities "reasonable accommodations...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Revised ADA Requirements: Effective and Compliance Date
Overview
If seating maps or brochures are provided to the general public, similar information showing accessible seating must be provided to individuals with disabilities....
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State and Local Documents > Regulations > 36 CFR Part 1191 ADA and ABA Accessibility Guidelines for Emergency Transportable Housing Units
2. Executive Summary
Executive Summary
The ADA prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability.5 The ADA requires facilities constructed or altered by state and local governments, and public accommodations...
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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)
Hold and release of accessible guest rooms. (Section-by-Section Analysis)
The Department is concerned about current practices by which accessible guest rooms are released to the general public even though the hotel is not sold out....
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Research and History > Research Documents > Anthropometry for Persons with Disabilities
References
Anthropometric Accommodation in Aircraft Cockpits: A Methodology for Evaluation. Armstrong Laboratory, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, OH....
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 49 CFR Part 27 - Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance (with amendments issued through Aug. 2015)
§27.15(b)
(b) If a recipient publishes or uses recruitment materials or publications containing general information that it makes available to participants, beneficiaries, applicants, or employees...
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
Pilot Rock Smoker's Stack Ash Tray
It can be used in remote park and trail locations and in any public setting.
Specification:
Heavy gauge steel. Dimensions: 4" x 4" x 40" tall. Includes decal identification....