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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Research and History > Research Documents > Standards and Anthropometry for Wheeled Mobility
Appendix 4 – References
Adelaide South Australia, Public Buildings Department.
Bails, J.H. (1983). ...
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 49 CFR Parts 37 & 38 - Department of Transportation (DOT) ADA Regulations
Section 37.173 Training
Section 37.173 Training
A well-trained workforce is essential in ensuring that the accessibility-related equipment and accommodations required by the ADA actually result in the delivery...
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
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Willoughby Industries CEL-Multi-Station Lavatory Series
CEL Lavatory shall accommodate from1 to 3 users simultaneously.
Fixture shall be fabricated from 14 gauge, type 304 stainless steel....
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Sizewise Evolution
combined with our low air loss therapeutic support surfaces, the SW Evolution can provide alternation therapy, pulsation therapy, or rotational therapy with percussion and vibration to accommodate...
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
Bradley 2-Station Express Lavatory System MG-2
access to solenoid and TMV
Installs in 50% less time than a bank of China lavs
Terreon and TerreonRE now GREENGUARD Certified as low-emitting materials
The flowing "wave" design accommodates...
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
Bradley 2-Station Express Lavatory System SS-2N
TouchTime control
Installs in 50% less time than a bank of china lavs
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KirbyBuilt Maxwell Recycled Plastic Picnic Table
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Kawneer North America NX-8900 Terrace Doors
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 28 CFR Part 35 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in State and Local Government Services (1991 ADA Title II Regulations)
§35.161 Telecommunication Devices for the Deaf (TDD's) (Section-by-Section Analysis)
Problems arise when a public entity which does not have a TDD needs to communicate with an individual who uses a TDD or vice versa....
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 49 CFR Parts 37 & 38 - Department of Transportation (DOT) ADA Regulations
Section 37.137 Paratransit Plan Development
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > ADA Checklist for Emergency Shelters
B. Accessible Routes To All Service/Activity Areas
Accessible Routes To All Service/Activity Areas
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Legal Documents > Metzler et al. v. Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. et al.
I. COORDINATION AND OVERSIGHT OF IMPLEMENTATION OF ACCESS PLAN
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Research and History > Research Documents > Dimensional Tolerances in Construction and for Surface Accessibility
2 - Specifications
2 - Specifications
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Federal Documents > Standards > ABA Accessibility Standard for GSA Facilities Pocket Guide
F216.4.1 Exit Doors
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Federal Documents > Standards > ABA Accessibility Standard for GSA Facilities Pocket Guide
Assembly Area
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2012 Texas Accessibility Standards
106.5.10 Assembly Area
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Legal Documents > United States of America v. The International Spy Museum - Settlement Agreement
Audiovisual programs with uncaptioned audio tracks
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2012 Texas Accessibility Standards
216.4.1 Exit Doors
exit passageway is a horizontal exit component that is separated from the interior spaces of the building by fire-resistance-rated construction and that leads to the exit discharge or public...
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Additional Access Publications > ADA Compliance Process by Evan Terry Associates
INFORMATION AND SIGNAGE {35.163}
INFORMATION AND SIGNAGE {35.163}
“A public entity shall ensure that interested persons, including persons with impaired vision or hearing, can obtain information as to the existence and...