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 > ADAAG Manual
Toilet Stalls [4.17]
Since wheelchair accessible or "standard" stalls are designed to accommodate the broadest range of users, at least one is required where stalls are provided....
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2012 Florida Accessibility Code
Transient Lodging
A building or facility containing one or more guest room(s) for sleeping that provides accommodations that are primarily short-term in nature....
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Rulemaking Process Documents > NPRMS > 36 CFR Part 1190, Proposed Accessibility Guidelines for Pedestrian Facilities in the Public Right-of-Way; Shared Use Paths: Supplemental Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (SNPRM)
R204.2 Pedestrian Circulation Paths
A pedestrian access route shall be provided within pedestrian circulation paths located in the public right-of-way....
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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)
§ 35.150(b)(1) General
A public entity may comply with the requirements of this section through such means as redesign or acquisition of equipment, reassignment of services to accessible buildings, assignment...
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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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Additional Access Publications > ADA Title II Action Guide for State and Local Governments
Do all print materials need to be available in large print and Braille or are they only required upon request?
Public entities are required to “make available appropriate auxiliary aids and services where necessary to ensure effective communication.”...
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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)
§35.140(b)(1)
of the Act, as established by the regulations of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission in 29 CFR part 1630, apply to employment in any service, program, or activity conducted by a public...
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Federal Documents > Standards > Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards (UFAS)
8.1 GENERAL
In addition to the requirements of 4.1 to 4.33, the design of all public areas of a library shall comply with 8, including reading and study areas, stacks, reference rooms, reserve areas...
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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)
§ 35.140(b)(1)
of the Act, as established by the regulations of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission in 29 CFR part 1630, apply to employment in any service, program, or activity conducted by a public...
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Rulemaking Process Documents > NPRMS > 36 CFR Part 1194 - Proposed Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Standards and Guidelines NPRM - Preamble
VII. Effective Date
The Board is considering making the 508 Standards effective six months after publication of the final rule in the Federal Register, with one exception: federal procurement of ICT products...
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
Sargent 10 Line Cylindrical Lock
with 70 or 71 functions)
Security key systems available (Signaturem Keso, BR-XC, XC)
Flexibility
Fits a variety of door preparations with adaptable through-bolt positioning
Accommodates...
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2013 California Standards for Accessible Design Pocket Guide
11B-705.1.2.3 Islands or cut-through medians
pedestrian islands or cut-through medians shall be 36 inches (914 mm) minimum in depth extending the full width of the pedestrian path or cut-through less 2 inches (51 mm) maximum on each side, placed...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Outdoor Developed Areas: A Summary of Accessibility Standards for Federal Outdoor Developed Areas
Openings [1016.6]
Where possible, elongated openings should be placed perpendicular, or as close to perpendicular as possible, to the dominant direction of travel....
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > ADA Checklist for Emergency Shelters
M1
No
If No, install a sign with raised characters and Braille on the wall adjacent to the latch side of the door and centered 60 inches above the floor and leave the existing sign in place...
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State and Local Documents > Guidelines > 2013 Forest Service Trail Accessibility Guidelines (FSTAG)
7.4.10.2 Outdoor Recreation Access Routes (ORARs)
At least one outdoor recreation access route complying with FSORAG section 2.0 shall connect the following places at trailheads:
Accessible parking spaces or other arrival point...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > ADAAG Manual
Using TTYs
Using TTYs
Many TTYs are connected to phones by placing the handset in an acoustic coupler although a number of models connect directly to a standard analog phone line....
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Additional Access Publications > Ideas from Green Mountain Ranch : With Over 200 Green and Universal Design Elements
Project Goals
This is a place for regeneration, a sanctuary for healing the wounds of the outside world. Come home to healing natural light, beautiful views, soothing music, and so much more. ...
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Research and History > Research Documents > Anthropometry of Wheeled Mobility Project: Final Report
Locating Controls & Devices: Percent of People Who Can Reach the Matrix Cell Indicated While Holding 5 lb Weight - Side Approach Power Chair
These data depict the reaching abilities of power chair users represented as the percentage of users able to retrieve and place a 5 lb object on a target shelf in the lateral or sideways...
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Research and History > Research Documents > Anthropometry of Wheeled Mobility Project: Final Report
Locating Controls & Devices: Percent of People Who Can Reach the Matrix Cell Indicated While Holding 5 lb Weight - Side Approach Scooter
These data depict the reaching abilities of scooter users represented as the percentage of users able to retrieve and place a 5 lb object on a target shelf in the lateral or sideways...
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Products and Additional Resources > Disability Etiquette > Real-Time Communication Etiquette for Communicating with Customers with Disabilities
Fine Motor Impairments
Be aware that if the person uses speech recognition software for computer keyboard functions in place of handwriting, the individual must speak directly to the computer and may need additional...
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Products and Additional Resources > Disability Etiquette > Real-Time Communication Etiquette for Communicating with Customers with Disabilities
Real-Time Communication Etiquette for Communicating with Customers with Disabilities
Real-Time Communication Etiquette for Communicating with Customers with Disabilities
Today, a lot of customer service takes place with voice calls over the telephone and Internet; however...
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Additional Access Publications > A Guide to Planning Accessible Meetings
Orienting Attendees to the Meeting Space
It may also help to include specific directions for getting to and from one area of the meeting place to another....