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 > Preamble to Guidelines > 24 CFR Part 100—Fair Housing Accessibility Guidelines, Preamble
3. Discussion of Comments on Related Fair Housing Issues Compliance Deadline
In order to accommodate the "legitimate concerns on the part of the building industry" the Department expanded - §100.205 of the final rule to provide that covered multifamily dwellings...
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2022 California Standards
101.3 Intent
The purpose of this code is to establish the minimum requirements to safeguard the public health, safety and general welfare through structural strength, means of egress facilities, stability...
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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)
Exclusion of service animals. (Section-by-Section Analysis)
fundamentally alter the public entity's service, program, or activity.''...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Federal Aviation Administration Draft Advisory Circular 150/5360-14A, Access to Airports by Individuals with Disabilities
1.6.10 Fixed Route System.
A system of transporting individuals (other than by aircraft), including the provision of designated public transportation service by public entities and the provision of transportation...
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Federal Documents > Standards > 36 CFR Part 1194 - Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Final Standards and Guidelines (with amendments issued through Jan. 2018)
Manufacturer
A final assembler of telecommunications equipment or customer premises equipment that sells such equipment to the public or to vendors that sell to the public....
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 36 CFR Part 1193 Telecommunications Act (Section 255) Accessibility Guidelines
Manufacturer
A manufacturer of telecommunications equipment or customer premises equipment that sells to the public or to vendors that sell to the public; a final assembler....
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Webinars, Videos, and Training > Research
SmartWheel Manual Wheelchair Evaluation Tool
The SmartWheel is a computerized wheel that is placed on a client's wheelchair during an assessment....
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Federal Documents > Preamble to Guidelines > 36 CFR Parts 1190 and 1191 ADA and ABA Accessibility Guidelines - Preamble (Discussion of Comments and Changes)
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
Single copies of this publication may be obtained at no cost by calling the Access Board’s automated publications order line (202) 272-0080, by pressing 2 on the telephone keypad, then 1...
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
Filter Pave™ Porous Paving for Stormwater Management
Designed for pedestrian and light vehicular traffic loads, FILTERPAVE Glass Series is a poured in place, highly reflective, colorful porous paving system that gives you unmatched design...
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
Landscape Forms Inc. Parallel 42 Bench Collection
Backless seating unit constructed of Jarrah
Offered in left hand, right hand, wedge and a straight unit
Units can be placed together to make different configurations
Supporting frame...
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 36 CFR Part 1193 Telecommunications Act (Section 255) Accessibility Guidelines
Telecommunications service
The offering of telecommunications for a fee directly to the public, or to such classes of users as to be effectively available directly to the public, regardless of the facilities used....
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > ADA: Know Your Rights - Returning Service Members with Disabilities
Using State and Local Government Services and Activities: What to Expect
Here are just a few examples of the many types of public services that are covered by the ADA: public trade schools and community colleges, public libraries, public hospitals, public parks...
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Rulemaking Process Documents > NPRMS > 28 CFR Part 35 Title II Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) (published 2008)
§ 35.137(b) Other power-driven mobility devices
A public entity shall make reasonable modifications in its policies, practices, and procedures to permit the use of other power-driven mobility devices by individuals with disabilities,...
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2013 California Standards for Accessible Design Pocket Guide
1.9.1.2.1
1.9.1.2.1 Any building, structure, facility, complex or improved area, or portions thereof, which are used by the general public.
Advisory 1.9.1.2.1. ...
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 49 CFR Parts 37 & 38 - Department of Transportation (DOT) ADA Regulations
§ 37.153(c)(2)
(2) Require the public entity to provide basic complementary paratransit services to all ADA paratransit eligible individuals, even if doing so would cause the public entity to incur an...
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Federal Documents > Preamble to Guidelines > 36 CFR Parts 1190 and 1191 ADA and ABA Accessibility Guidelines - Preamble (Discussion of Comments and Changes)
304 Turning Space
Comments urged that the minimum dimensions for turning space be increased to better accommodate scooters and motorized wheelchairs....
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Federal Documents > Preamble to Regulations > 14 CFR Part 382 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in Air Travel (Air Carrier Access Act): Preamble and Section-by-Section Analysis (with amendments issued through July 2010)
General Requirements of Part 382
If a service animal cannot be accommodated at the seat location of the qualified individual with a disability whom the animal is accompanying, the carrier shall offer the passenger the opportunity...
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Regulatory Support Documents > Analysis of Final Regulation > Appendix A to 34 CFR Part 104 - Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Handicap in Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance, Analysis of Final Regulation (with amendments issued through July 2017)
32. Housing
out that some handicapped persons can live in any college housing and need not wait to the end of the transition period in subpart C to be offered the same variety and scope of housing accommodations...
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Rulemaking Process Documents > NPRMS > 36 CFR Part 1195 Proposed Accessibility Standards for Medical Diagnostic Equipment NPRM - Preamble
Clearance Around Base (M301.4.2 and M302.4.2)
This option accommodates equipment with solid base enclosures that sit on or close to a floor....
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Corbin Russwin Inc. ED4000 Series Narrow Stile Exit Device
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Bradley 2 Station Express Deck Lavatory System EXD-2N
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2013 California Standards for Accessible Design Pocket Guide
11B-703.3.2 Position
If text is multi-lined, Braille shall be placed below the entire text....
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > ADA Checklist for New Lodging Facilities
A. Measuring Slope and Cross Slope
First, observe the general slope of the surface and place the builders' level on the pavement at the steepest point parallel to the direction of the slope....
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2016 California Standards for Accessible Design Pocket Guide - Eff. Jan. 1, 2017
11B-703.3.2 Position
If text is multi-lined, Braille shall be placed below the entire text....