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 > 29 CFR Part 1630, Regulations to Implement the Equal Employment Provisions of the ADA (Title I Regulations with amendments issued through May 2016)
§1630.2(r) Direct Threat
(r) Direct Threat means a significant risk of substantial harm to the health or safety of the individual or others that cannot be eliminated or reduced by reasonable accommodation....
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Guide to the ADA Standards
Can handrails or other elements overlap door maneuvering clearances?
However, door maneuvering clearances can be offset up to 8” from the face of the door or gate to accommodate wall thickness, casework, shelves, or other elements adjacent to doorways, including...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Guide to the ADA Standards
Can handrails overlap door maneuvering clearances?
However, door maneuvering clearances can be offset up to 8” from the face of the door or gate to accommodate wall thickness, casework, shelves, or other elements adjacent to doorways, including...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Withdrawn Technical Assistance: Common ADA Errors and Omissions in New Construction and Alterations
Error/Omission: Doors into and within guest rooms that are not accessible guest rooms do not provide at least 32" clear opening width.
Result:
People who use a wheelchair, scooter, or walker are unable to enter standard guest rooms and are excluded from accommodations when accessible guestrooms are occupied....
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Research and History > Regulations and Standards History > Equality of Opportunity: The Making of the Americans with Disabilities Act
Disability Protest
Security also shadowed activists to the restrooms to prevent use of public phones....
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Webinars, Videos, and Training > Product Demonstration or Information
Pilot Rock Varmint Defiant Trash Can Cover Test
The heavy weight hinged cover holds your steel can down, in place. The retainer ring keeps animals from knocking the can out at the bottom....
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Webinars, Videos, and Training > Product Demonstration or Information
Steelcase Ology Series height-adjustable tables
Ology is an important part of an environment that embraces a Palette of Posture and Place. Workers should move between postures, including standing postures....
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
Kompan, Inc. ELE400205 - Cottage Playhouse
The small attached bench on the side offers a comfortable place for onlookers to rest and watch....
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 24 CFR Part 100—Discriminatory Conduct Under the Fair Housing Act (with amendments issued through Sept. 2016)
§100.201 Accessible
Accessible, when used with respect to the public and common use areas of a building containing covered multifamily dwellings, means that the public or common use areas of the building can...
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
Ascension Virtuoso 5460F Vertical Permanently-Installed Wheelchair Lift
The lift is an excellent choice for stages, elevation changes, and overcoming other architectural barriers in a variety of public and commercial building types....
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Legal Documents > UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY and NEW YORK CITY TRANSIT AUTHORITY - OPINION & ORDER
III. DISCUSSION
Section 12147 of Title II regulates the accessibility obligations of public entities making alterations to public transit facilities like subway stations....
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Title I Technical Assistance Manual
5.5(a) Basic Requirements Regarding Pre-Offer Inquiries
An employer may ask all applicants to describe or demonstrate how they will perform a job, with or without an accommodation....
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > A Guide for People with Disabilities Seeking Employment
What happens after I file a charge with the EEOC?
800-669-4000 (voice)
1-800-669-6820 (TTY)
www.eeoc.gov
DOJ
1-800-514-0301 (voice)
1-800-514-0383 (TTY)
http://www.ada.gov
For free information about many types of reasonable accommodations...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Access to Medical Care for Individuals with Mobility Disabilities
Scales
use wheelchairs are not weighed at the doctor’s office or hospital, even though patients without disabilities are routinely weighed, because the provider does not have a scale that can accommodate...
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2012 Florida Accessibility Code
203.9 Employee Work Areas
Under the ADA, employees with disabilities are entitled to reasonable accommodations in the workplace; accommodations can include alterations to spaces within the facility....
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Legal Documents > National Federation of the Blind and USA v. HRB Digital LLC and HRB Tax Group, Inc. - Consent Decree
I. GENERAL NONDISCRIMINATION REQUIREMENTS
not deny individuals with disabilities, including the Private Plaintiffs, the opportunity to participate in and benefit from the goods, services, facilities, privileges, advantages, and accommodations...
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Research and History > Research Documents > Anthropometry of Wheeled Mobility Project: Final Report
3.3.13 360-Degree Turn
The 360-degree turning diameter would have to be increased to 2500 mm (a little over 98 in.) to accommodate our entire study sample....
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Rulemaking Process Documents > NPRMS > 28 CFR Part 35 Title II Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) (published 2008)
§ 35.160(c)(2)
(2) A public entity shall not rely on an individual accompanying an individual with a disability to interpret or facilitate communication, except in an emergency involving a threat to public...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > ADAAG Manual
Entrances [4.14]
Entrances [4.14]
ADAAG specifications for the number of public entrances that must be accessible are based on several criteria....
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 49 CFR Parts 37 & 38 - Department of Transportation (DOT) ADA Regulations
§ 37.77(e)
(e) The waiver mechanism set forth in §37.71(b)-(g) (unavailability of lifts) of this subpart shall also be available to public entities operating a demand responsive system for the general...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > ADA Update - A Primer for Small Business
Priorities for Barrier Removal
Do people arrive on foot, by car, or by public transportation? Do you provide parking? How do customers enter and move about your business?...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > ADA Best Practices Tool Kit for State and Local Governments
C. Establishing and Publishing Grievance Procedures
Post copies in public spaces of public building and on the government’s website. Update the procedure and the contact information as necessary....
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2013 California Standards for Accessible Design Pocket Guide
11B-221.1 General
The companion seat is a conventional seat that accommodates a friend or companion. These seats must comply with Section 11B-221.3....
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Title I Technical Assistance Manual
7.4 Nondiscrimination and Relationship or Association with an Individual with a Disability
However, an employer is not obligated to provide a reasonable accommodation to a nondisabled individual, because this person has a relationship or association with a disabled individual....