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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Additional Access Publications > Employers' Guide to Including Employees with Disabilities in Emergency Evacuation Plans
Cognitive/Psychiatric Impairments
Notifying employees of upcoming practice drills and allowing them to opt out of participation may be a reasonable accommodation....
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > ADA Requirements - Service Animals
Miniature Horses
The regulations set out four assessment factors to assist entities in determining whether miniature horses can be accommodated in their facility....
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2013 California Standards for Accessible Design Pocket Guide
11B-217.4.3.2 Private buildings
Where four or more public pay telephones are provided in a private building, at least one public TTY shall be provided in the building....
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2016 California Standards for Accessible Design Pocket Guide - Eff. Jan. 1, 2017
11B-217.4.3.2 Private buildings
Where four or more public pay telephones are provided in a private building, at least one public TTY shall be provided in the building....
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2019 California Standards
11B-217.4.3.2 Private buildings
Where four or more public pay telephones are provided in a private building, at least one public TTY shall be provided in the building....
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 49 CFR Parts 37 & 38 - Department of Transportation (DOT) ADA Regulations
Section 37.165 Lift and Securement Use
Section 37.165 Lift and Securement Use
This provision applies to both public and private entities....
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > ADA Update - A Primer for Small Business
Readily Achievable Barrier Removal
Economic downturns may force many public accommodations to postpone removing some barriers....
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > USDA Forest Service Missoula Technology and Development Center Facilities Toolbox: Accessibility Tools
Where can I learn more about accessibility?
Website was established to ensure that all USDA employees have safe and equal access at work by assessing, educating, and advocating for the integration of assistive technology and worksite accommodations...
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Additional Access Publications > ADA For Lodging: Best Practices and Standards
Hospitality for All
Enhance your public image as strong, responsible corporation.
Everyone deserves fair access/accommodations to goods and services....
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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
3.6.2. Device Replacement
replacement rates of 15 percent and 25 percent in Section 4.2.5.
25 NATO, 2015 Accessibility Survey on RIN 1190-AA63, CRT Docket No. 126, Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public...
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Additional Access Publications > A Guide to Planning Accessible Meetings
What Does Your Event Need? Creating a Needs Assessment
What is an affordable price point for hotel rooms in the area if overnight accommodations are needed?...
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Legal Documents > SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND THE CAVALIERS OPERATING COMPANY, LLC
E. SERVICE ANIMALS
The Cavs shall permit individuals with disabilities to be accompanied by their service animals in all areas of Quicken Loans Arena where members of the public, customers, patrons, or invitees...
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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
3.3.2. Audio Description Hardware Scoping Requirements
Single-Auditorium
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*Source: NATO, Statement of Position on RIN 1190-AA63, CRT Docket No. 126, Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public...
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Federal Documents > Preamble to Regulations > 28 CFR Part 36, Appendix C: Guidance on ADA Regulation on Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations and in Commercial Facilities (2010 ADA Title III Regulations: 1991 Preamble and Section-by-Section Analysis)
Section 36.404 Alterations: Elevator Exemption (Preamble, Section-by-Section Analysis)
The principal difference between the requirements of § 36.401(d) and § 36.404 is that, in altering an existing facility that is not eligible for the statutory exemption, the public accommodation...
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State and Local Documents > Guidelines > Accessible Swimming Pools, Wading Pools and Spas - A Summary of Accessibility Guidelines for Recreation Facilities
Aquatic Recreation Facilities
Facilities
Wave action pools, leisure rivers, sand bottom pools, and other pools where access to the water is limited to one area and where everyone gets in and out at the same place...
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Additional Access Publications > Emergency Evacuation Planning Guide For People with Disabilities
Which Paths Lead to Usable Circulation Paths?
Special Note 3
Where such directional signs are not in place, people with limited mobility should be provided with written directions, a brochure, or a map showing the locations of all...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Guide to the ADA Standards
Alterations and Additions
Normal maintenance, such as pothole repair, surface patching, or repainting in place existing striping for a few spaces, is not considered an alteration except where it affects a facility...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Accessible Play Areas - A Summary of Accessibility Guidelines for Play Areas
Landings
be as wide as the ramp they connect to
A minimum length of 60 inches (1525 mm)
If ramps change direction, the minimum landing size must be 60 inches (1525 mm) wide to accommodate...
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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
Mammography Chair [M302]
The chair must meet the elements of M302 with the additional requirement that any footrests must accommodate and ride over the base support....
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State and Local Documents > Laws > Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 (with amendments issued through 2008)
12162(a)(3)(A)(ii)(II)
(II) to fold and store wheelchairs (to accommodate individuals who wish to transfer to coach seats) equal to not less than the total number of single-level rail passenger coaches in such...
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State and Local Documents > Guidelines > 2013 Forest Service Trail Accessibility Guidelines (FSTAG)
Camp Shelter
Camp shelters are not cabins, which are typically larger and are required to comply with ABAAS section 806 for transient lodging where short term accommodations are provided....
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > ADAAG Manual
Controls and Equipment
Equipment and controls used by staff are not required to comply although access (or adaptability) may be advisable in some cases so that employees with disabilities can be more easily accommodated...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > 2013 Forest Service Outdoor Recreation Accessibility Guidelines (FSORAG)
Camp Shelter
Camp shelters are not cabins, which are typically larger and are required to comply with ABAAS section 806 for transient lodging where short term accommodations are provided....
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Federal Documents > Standards > ABA Accessibility Standard for GSA Facilities Pocket Guide
F217.4.5 Rest Stops, Emergency Roadside Stops, and Service Plazas
Where at least one public pay telephone is provided at a public rest stop, emergency roadside stop, or service plaza, at least one public TTY shall be provided....