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 > Guide to the ADA Standards
Curb Ramps [§406]
New guidelines the Board is developing for public rights-of-way will further address curb ramps located along public streets and sidewalks, but they are not discussed in this guide....
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2019 California Standards
11B-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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Research and History > Regulations and Standards History > Equality of Opportunity: The Making of the Americans with Disabilities Act
Growth of the Disability Rights Movement
Instead they asserted their rightful place in society. They pursued mechanisms for self-help rather than relying predominantly on authorities....
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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)
Door Maneuvering Clearance
The 44 inch specification pertains to the clear opening width of doors intended to accommodate gurneys.
Response....
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Title I Technical Assistance Manual
Actions which Constitute Discrimination
Refusing to make reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless the accommodation would pose an undue...
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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)
Van Accessible Parking Spaces
The proposed rule specified that one of every eight accessible spaces, or fraction thereof, be designed to accommodate vans....
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Appendix to 29 CFR Part 1630—Interpretive Guidance on Title I of the Americans With Disabilities Act
Section 1630.8 Relationship or Association With an Individual With a Disability
It should be noted, however, that an employer need not provide the applicant or employee without a disability with a reasonable accommodation because that duty only applies to qualified...
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Legal Documents > United States of America v. Quiktrip Corporation - Consent Decree
II. GENERAL NONDISCRIMINATION REQUIREMENTS
practices, or procedures, when such modifications are necessary to afford individuals with disabilities an equal opportunity to access goods, services, facilities, privileges, advantages, or accommodations...
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Additional Access Publications > A Guide to Planning Accessible Meetings
Food Allergies and Sensitivities
According to FARE (Food Allergy and Research Education) “Fifteen million Americans have food allergies – and they are eager to find restaurants [and other venues] that can accommodate their...
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
Corbin Russwin Inc. DC46900 Series Safeguard Door Closers
Accommodates minimum door-to-wall clearance on push (closer) side, and 1/8" maximum reveal on pull (holder) side. Minimum top rail: 4"....
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
Varidesk LLC. Pro Desk 60™ Height-Adjustable Standing Desk
desk: 34" d x 60" w x 30" h (86.36 cm x 152.4 cm x 76.2 cm)
- Holds up to 50lbs (22.6 kg)
- Replaces existing desk
- Sturdy and stable even when fully extended
- Large work surface accommodates...
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
Sizewise Bari Rehab Platform2 Bariatric Hospital Bed
with our low air loss therapeutic support surfaces, the Bari Rehab Platform2 can provide alternation therapy, pulsation therapy, or rotational therapy with percussion and vibration to accommodate...
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
Cybex Total Access Treadmill
Accommodates people of all abilities on the same gym floor.
Meet the needs of exercise enthusiasts who have cognitive, sensory or physical impairments....
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Legal Documents > SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA AND THE PHILADELPHIA POLICE DEPARTMENT
ADA OBLIGATIONS AND ACTIONS TO BE TAKEN BY THE CITY AND PPD
PPD will post the name, office address, email address and telephone number of the employee or employees designated pursuant to this Paragraph on its website as well as in places open to...
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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)
Receivers
able to predict how well the system will work in practice and to determine objective criteria for establishing guidelines or recommendations for the use of assistive listening systems in public...
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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)
Significant alternatives which minimize any significant economic impacts on small entities
provided at pedestrian street crossings, detectable warning surfaces indicate the boundary between a pedestrian route and a vehicular route for pedestrians who are blind or have low vision in place...
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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)
Shared Streets
Trees, planters, parking areas, and other obstacles may be placed on shared streets to slow vehicles. Shared streets can be in a commercial area or residential area....
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Federal Documents > Preamble to Regulations > 14 CFR Parts 382 and 399; 49 CFR Part 27 - Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in Air Travel: Accessibility of Web Sites and Automated Kiosks at U.S. Airports - Preamble
D. Regulatory Flexibility Act
Moreover, we received no comments on the proposed requirements during the SNPRM public comment period from small carriers (those exclusively operating aircraft with 60 or fewer seats), small...
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2013 California Standards for Accessible Design Pocket Guide
11B-805.6 Hand washing fixtures, lavatories and sinks
11B, dated 9/9/14, which includes the following interpretation of Section 11B-805.6:
The requirements of Section 11B-606 apply to all lavatories, sinks, and handwashing fixtures for public...
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Research and History > Regulations and Standards History > Stabilized Engineered Wood Fiber for Accessible Playground Surfaces
Test Procedures
However, on-duty staff noted any public concerns and changes at the site....
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > 2013 Forest Service Outdoor Recreation Accessibility Guidelines (FSORAG)
1.0 APPLICATION
The FSORAG and FSTAG became the National Forest System’s legal standard for all applicable facilities on May 26, 2006 with the final Federal Register publication of Forest Service Manuals...
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Legal Documents > SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND BLOCKBUSTER INC.DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE COMPLAINT NUMBER 202-35-231
Training
., race, color, gender, national origin, religion, etc. in public places), shall include the following:
Information on each individual´s duties and obligations under Title III...
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Legal Documents > SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND ATLANTIS EVENTS, INC. UNDER THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
C. Corporate ADA Contact Person, ADA Liaison, and ADA Grievance Procedure
The Corporate ADA Contact Person will serve as Atlantis’ primary administrative contact on disability issues for the public and for the parties to this Agreement. ...
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Research and History > Research Documents > Exhibit Design Relating to Low Vision and Blindness: Tactile Mapping for Cultural and Entertainment Venues
Introduction
Architects, exhibit designers and visitor studies professionals think carefully about wayfinding and orientation when conceiving layouts for museums and other public entertainment venues...