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 > Technical Assistance > ADA Checklist for New Lodging Facilities
11. Gap
Is the gap between the wall and the inside face of each grab bar exactly 1 1/2" to accommodate persons with disabilities who rest their forearms on the bars for stabilization so the arm...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > ADA Checklist for New Lodging Facilities
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Is the gap between the wall and the inside face of each grab bar exactly 1 1/2" to accommodate persons with disabilities who rest their forearms on the bars for stabilization so the arm...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Guide to the ADA Standards
Why is a top landing required at curb ramps if side flares are provided?
They are not designed to accommodate wheelchair maneuvering except in alterations where space constraints preclude a compliant top landing....
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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)
§ 35.151(e) Social service center establishments.
Group homes, halfway houses, shelters, or similar social service center establishments that provide either temporary sleeping accommodations or residential dwelling units that are subject...
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 49 CFR Parts 37 & 38 - Department of Transportation (DOT) ADA Regulations
§ 38.159(c)(2) Ramp surface
surface shall be continuous and slip resistant; shall not have protrusions from the surface greater than 1/4 inch (6.5 mm) high; shall have a clear width of 30 inches (760 mm); and shall accommodate...
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Rulemaking Process Documents > ANPRMS > 28 CFR Part 36 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability; Movie Captioning and Video Description ANPRM
F. The Department's Rulemaking History Regarding Captioning and Video Description
The Department has determined that since the publication of the 1991 regulation, new "closed" technologies for movie captioning and video description have been developed....
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Rulemaking Process Documents > NPRMS > 28 CFR Part 35 Title II Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) - Preamble (published 2008)
Executive Order 13132: Federalism
But the Department believes it is prudent to consult with public entities about the potential federalism implications of the proposed title II regulations. ...
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State and Local Documents > Guidelines > Accessibility Guidebook for Outdoor Recreation and Trails
The History of Accessibility Guidelines
These guidelines apply to services provided by State and local governments, and public accommodations, such as motels and hotels....
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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
M303.2.3 Wheelchair Spaces / Depth of Wheelchair Spaces for front or Rear Entry
May not accommodate some larger roadside scooters with 4-wheeled based....
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
Curbell Medical Specialty Call Cords
headboard
Arm can be adjusted to almost any position
Additional straws and filters available
Available in Nurse-only and Nurse/TV models
EZ Call
Can be placed...
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Federal Documents > Standards > ABA Accessibility Standard for GSA Facilities Pocket Guide
F217.4.7 Transportation Facilities
In transportation facilities, in addition to the requirements of F217.4.1 through F217.4.4, where at least one public pay telephone serves a particular entrance to a bus or rail facility...
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Rulemaking Process Documents > NPRMS > 36 CFR Part 1190, Proposed Accessibility Guidelines for Pedestrian Facilities in the Public Right-of-Way: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM)
Reasons for issuing proposed accessibility guidelines
Some of the requirements in the 2004 ADA and ABA Accessibility Guidelines can be readily applied to pedestrian facilities in the public right-of-way, but other requirements need to be adapted...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Surfacing the Accessible Playground: 7 Things Every Playground Owner Should Know About the Accessibility of Their Playground Surfaces
Surfacing the Accessible Playground: 7 Things Every Playground Owner Should Know About the Accessibility of Their Playground Surfaces
Surfacing the Accessible Playground: 7 Things Every Playground Owner Should Know About the Accessibility of Their Playground Surfaces
October 2014
A publication of the U.S....
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2012 Florida Accessibility Code
217.4.7 Transportation Facilities
In transportation facilities, in addition to the requirements of 217.4.1 through 217.4.4, where at least one public pay telephone serves a particular entrance to a bus or rail facility,...
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2012 Texas Accessibility Standards
217.4.7 Transportation Facilities
In transportation facilities, in addition to the requirements of 217.4.1 through 217.4.4, where at least one public pay telephone serves a particular entrance to a bus or rail facility,...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Title III Technical Assistance Manual (with 1994 supplement)
III-7.4200 Accessible route
An accessible route must connect accessible public transportation stops, parking spaces, passenger loading zones, and public streets or sidewalks to an accessible building entrance....
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > ADA Update - A Primer for State and Local Governments (Title II Primer)
Communicating with People Who Have Disabilities
Communicating with People Who Have Disabilities
Communicating successfully is an essential part of providing service to the public....
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
SciFit Inclusive Fitness PRO2 - Total Body Machine
removable seat for wheelchair access
Premium seat features height adjustment, swivel and recline
360 Therapist Assist Pedals on seat
Bi-directional exercise
Iso-Strength safe, accommodating...
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Federal Documents > Standards > ABA Accessibility Standard for GSA Facilities Pocket Guide
F217.4.1 Bank Requirement
Where four or more public pay telephones are provided at a bank of telephones, at least one public TTY complying with 704.4 shall be provided at that bank....
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2012 Texas Accessibility Standards
217.4.1 Bank Requirement
Where four or more public pay telephones are provided at a bank of telephones, at least one public TTY complying with 704.4 shall be provided at that bank....
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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
II. Summary of Regulatory Assessment
, requests for extra time on exams—as a result of the changes made to the ADA by the ADA Amendments Act; and (2) the actual cost of these additional accommodations, which involves costs...
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Additional Access Publications > ADA Compliance Process by Evan Terry Associates
ADA Facilities Compliance Strategies for Private Hospitals
ADOPT - Develop a detailed policy on accessibility for your facilities, communications, programs, communication, services, policies, procedures, legal agreements and accommodations....
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Federal Documents > Standards > 2010 ADA Standards
TTYs: ADA Standard Section 704.4
TTYs required at a public pay telephone shall be permanently affixed within, or adjacent to, the telephone enclosure....