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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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2016 California Standards for Accessible Design Pocket Guide - Eff. Jan. 1, 2017
[ADA Title III] Private Entity
. [§36.104] A person or entity other than a public entity....
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Links > Independent Living
Assisted Living Directory - Iowa Assisted Living Facilities & Senior Care
A good place to find out more about assisted living in Iowa is on the Iowa Health Care Association / Iowa Center for Assisted Living....
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Research and History > Research Documents > The Impact of Transfer Setup on the Performance of Independent Transfers: Phase I Final Report
Chapter 1: Background
The recreation facility guidelines were developed with significant public participation including an advisory committee composed from representatives from different groups and organizations...
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Legal Documents > Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition, et al. Plaintiffs, v. Abercrombie & Fitch Co., et al., Defendants. - Statement of Interest on the Parties' Motions for Summary Judgment
C. Raised Porches Are Part Of the Store That Must Be Made Accessible and Located On An Accessible Route
Because the raised porches are used as both public retail space and public entrance, they must meet the requirements for both uses. 2010 Standards, §§ 106.5 (definition for “entrance” and...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > ADA Guide for Small Towns
Inaccessible Town Program
Example
The public toilet facilities at the town recreation area are not accessible....
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Guidance on the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design
Wheelchair Accessible Telephones
Wheelchair Accessible Telephones
Section 217.2 of the 2010 Standards requires that where public telephones are provided wheelchair accessible telephones complying with section 704.2...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Questions & Answers: Supplement to the 2013 DOJ/DOT Joint Technical Assistance on the Title II of the ADA Requirements To Provide Curb Ramps when Streets, Roads, or Highways are Altered through Resurfacing
Q3: Roadway Resurfacing Alteration Project and Curb Ramp Improvements
Public entities should not structure the scope of work to avoid ADA obligations to provide curb ramps when resurfacing a roadway. ...
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2013 California Standards for Accessible Design Pocket Guide
11B-206.4 Entrances
Where exceptions for alterations to qualified historic buildings or facilities are permitted by 202.5, no more than one public entrance shall be required to comply with 206.4....
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > ADA Guide for Small Towns
I) Police Services
Program accessibility requirements apply to the services and programs offered to the public, including those offered at a local police station....
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Rulemaking Process Documents > NPRMS > 28 CFR Part 35 Title II Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) - Preamble (published 2008)
Identification of available accessible seating. (Section-by-Section Analysis)
Section 35.138(c) of the proposed rule requires a facility to identify available accessible seating if seating maps, brochures, or other information is provided to the general public. ...
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Rulemaking Process Documents > NPRMS > 28 CFR Part 35 Title II Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) - Preamble (published 2008)
Ticket distribution methods. (Section-by-Section Analysis)
Section 35.138(a) states the general rule that a public entity shall modify its policies, practices, and procedures to ensure that individuals with disabilities can purchase single or multi-event...
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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)
Discrimination prohibited. (Section-by-Section Analysis)
In the NPRM, § 35.152(b)(1) proposed language stating that public entities are prohibited from excluding qualified detainees and inmates from participation in, or denying, benefits, services...
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2016 California Standards for Accessible Design Pocket Guide - Eff. Jan. 1, 2017
11B-206.4 Entrances
Where exceptions for alterations to qualified historic buildings or facilities are permitted by 202.5, no more than one public entrance shall be required to comply with 206.4....
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2019 California Standards
11B-206.4 Entrances
Where exceptions for alterations to qualified historic buildings or facilities are permitted by 202.5, no more than one public entrance shall be required to comply with 206.4....
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Legal Documents > KIROLA v. THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO
b) Library Program
In those instances, he withheld occupancy approval and required the library to correct the deficiencies before opening the branch location in question to the public....
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
Pilot Rock T300/T400 Series Round, Pedestal Table With CURVED Seats - Using Cut Steel Plate
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Federal Documents > Standards > 2010 ADA Standards
Clear Width: ADA Standard Section 404.2.3
Section 404.2.3 covers the current ADA Standards for clear width at manual doors, doorways and manual gates that are part of an accessible route.
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Federal Documents > Standards > 2010 ADA Standards
Construction and Manufacturing Tolerances: ADA Standard Section 104.1.1
Section 104.1.1 of the ADA Standards covers the most current information on dimensions in regards to construction and manufacturing tolerances in the ADA Standards.
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Federal Documents > Standards > 2010 ADA Standards
General: ADA Standard Section 223.1
Section 223.1 of the ADA Standards covers information in the current ADA Standards on scoping requirements for medical care and long-term care facilities.
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Federal Documents > Standards > 2010 ADA Standards
Minimum Number: ADA Standard Section 234.4.2
Section 234.4.2 covers the most current ADA scoping requirements for the minimum number of wheelchairs spaces, transfer seats or devices at existing amusement rides.
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Federal Documents > Standards > 2010 ADA Standards
Hospital Outpatient Facilities: ADA Standard Section 208.2.1
Section 208.2.1 of the ADA Standards covers information on scoping requirements in the most current ADA Standards for accessible parking at hospital outpatient facilities.
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Federal Documents > Standards > 2010 ADA Standards
Clear Width at Turn: ADA Standard Section 403.5.2
Section 403.5.2 covers the current ADA Standards for the clear width at a turn on walking surfaces that are part of an accessible route.
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2013 California Standards for Accessible Design Pocket Guide
RESTRICTED ENTRANCE
An entrance that is made available for common use on a controlled basis but not public use, and that is not a service entrance....