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 > 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)
§ 35.136(h) Surcharges
A public entity shall not ask or require an individual with a disability to pay a surcharge, even if people accompanied by pets are required to pay fees, or to comply with other requirements...
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Links > Nonprofit Organization
Regulatory Task Forces - The Mayer-Rothschild Foundation
The rationale for this initiative is that existing ADA guidelines were not created specifically to accommodate the physical challenges of an aging population....
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Webinars, Videos, and Training > Using Corada > Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS) about Corada
FAQ: How do I enter a New Document in my Corada WorkSpace?
'Source date specificity' - This refers to how you want to display the publication date....
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Guidance on the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design
Triggering event
. 35.151(c)(4) to the regulation to make it clear that the date of ceremonial groundbreaking or the date a structure is razed to make it possible for construction of a facility to take place...
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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)
Triggering event. (Section-by-Section Analysis)
§ 35.151(c)(4) to the regulation to make it clear that the date of ceremonial groundbreaking or the date a structure is razed to make it possible for construction of a facility to take place...
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
Activar JL Industries ORBIT SERIES - LOW PROFILE CABINET
This Series Features a Low Profile Tub to Accommodate the Orbit 10JABC Fire Extinguisher* to Fit Into a 3 5/8” Stud Wall and meet the ADA 4” maximum requirement for protruding objects....
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
Bradley 2-Station Express Crescent Lavatory System CRS-2
valves
Standard lavatory spacing on 30" centers
Installs in 50% less time than a bank of china lavs
Terreon and TerreonRE now GREENGUARD Certified as low-emitting materials
Accommodates...
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
AJW Architectural Products US888 Single Security Toilet Tissue Dispenser, Exposed Mounting - Surface Mounted - Non-Controlled
One end of tube is flared the other end has two holes drilled (5/16â€) to accommodate keyed pad-lock (pad-lock & key not provided)....
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Links > Advocacy/Legal Service
Association of Late Deafened Adults
ALDA reaches out to deafened individuals regardless of age of onset who are seeking their place as a deafened person....
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Additional Access Publications > ADA Checklist for Existing Facilities
Priorities for Accessible Facilities
Priority 1 - Accessible approach and entrance
Priority 2 - Access to goods and services
Priority 3 - Access to public toilet rooms
Priority 4 - Access to other items...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Guide to the ADA Standards
State and Local Government Facilities
All types of public facilities are covered, including schools, hospitals, public housing, courthouses, and prisons....
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Guide to the ADA Standards
Where Required: Site Arrival Points [§206.2.1]
be provided within the site to accessible facility entrances from these site arrival points, where provided:
accessible parking and accessible passenger loading zones
public...
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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(b)(4)(ii)(C) Safe harbor
If a public entity has constructed or altered required elements of a path of travel in accordance with the specifications in either the 1991 Standards or the Uniform Federal Accessibility...
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Additional Access Publications > ADA Title II Action Guide for State and Local Governments
Certification and Licensing
Many public entities license or certify individuals and businesses such as nurses, drivers, realtors and day care providers....
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 28 CFR Part 36 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations and in Commercial Facilities (2010 ADA Title III Regulations with amendments issued through Dec. 2016)
Section 36.208(b) Direct Threat (Section-by-Section Analysis)
However, that reference was removed from the section when, for editorial purposes, the Department removed the definition of ‘‘direct threat'' from § 36.208 and placed it in § 36.104....
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Access for 9-1-1 and Telephone Emergency Services
Q: What is VCO? Who uses it?
VCO can be accomplished with standard stand-alone TTY equipment simply by having the call taker alternate between listening on the handset when the caller is speaking and placing the handset...
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Federal Documents > Preamble to Regulations > 36 CFR Part 1193 Telecommunications Act (Section 255) Accessibility Guidelines - Preamble
IV. Description of Reporting, Recordkeeping and Other Compliance Requirements.
peripheral devices or specialized customer premises equipment commonly used by individuals with disabilities to achieve access, if readily achievable". [47 U.S.C. 255 (b)(d)] Section 255 also places...
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2013 California Standards for Accessible Design Pocket Guide
11B-407.2.1.3 Clear floor or ground space
Recessed ashtrays should not be placed near elevator call buttons so that persons who are blind or visually impaired do not inadvertently contact them or their contents as they reach for...
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State and Local Documents > Guidelines > Accessible Swimming Pools, Wading Pools and Spas - A Summary of Accessibility Guidelines for Recreation Facilities
Handrails
minimum width is required between handrails provided on sloped entries that serve wave action pools, leisure rivers, sand bottom pools, and other pools where people can enter only in one place...
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Additional Access Publications > Emergency Evacuation Preparedness: Taking Responsibility For Your Safety A Guide For People with Disabilities and Other Activity Limitations
Create an Emergency Plan for Your Home
addition to basic fire safety guidelines such as installing smoke alarms and changing the batteries regularly, make sure you have more than one way to exit your homes and a planned meeting place...
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Rulemaking Process Documents > NPRMS > 36 CFR Part 1194 - Proposed Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Standards and Guidelines NPRM
410.5 Digital Encoding of Speech
Advisory 410.5 Digital Encoding of Speech - Exception.One example of a closed system is a telephone network that enables calls to be placed between buildings and departments under the control...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > ADAAG Manual
Single-User Toilet Rooms: Split Plumbing
While the knee and toe clearance required at lavatories may allow a forward approach to door hardware, if placed in the maneuvering space, lavatories interfere with wheelchair maneuvering...
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2016 California Standards for Accessible Design Pocket Guide - Eff. Jan. 1, 2017
11B-407.2.1.3 Clear floor or ground space
Recessed ashtrays should not be placed near elevator call buttons so that persons who are blind or visually impaired do not inadvertently contact them or their contents as they reach for...
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2019 California Standards
11B-407.2.1.3 Clear floor or ground space
Recessed ashtrays should not be placed near elevator call buttons so that persons who are blind or visually impaired do not inadvertently contact them or their contents as they reach for...