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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Additional Access Publications > Emergency Evacuation Planning Guide For People with Disabilities
What Assistance Will the Person(s) Provide?
Escorting the person who is blind or has low vision to and/or through the circulation path
Minor Physical Effort
Offering the person an arm or allowing the person to place...
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State and Local Documents > State Technical Assistance > Electric Vehicle Charging Stations, Accessibility: FAQs
It appears that the accessibility standards may result in lots of chargers in ADA spaces not being used or “stranded assets.” Was this issue addressed in development of the standards?
The requirements were developed to provide full compliance with federal and California accessibility law without placing an excessive burden on the property owners....
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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)
R306.3 Roundabouts
Water fountains and other features that produce background noise should not be placed in the middle island of a roundabout because pedestrians who are blind use auditory cues to help detect...
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State and Local Documents > Guidelines > 36 CFR Part 1192 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accessibility Guidelines for Transportation Vehicles (2016 Non-Rail Vehicle Guidelines)
T302.3 Openings
Elongated openings shall be placed so that the long dimension is perpendicular to the dominant direction of travel.
EXCEPTIONS: 1....
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Additional Access Publications > Social Security Administration Guide: Alternate Text for Images
Alternative text is needed for images, links, controls and form elements
Alternative text:
is read by screen readers in place of images, allowing the content and function of the image to be accessible to people who cannot see;
is also used by...
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Additional Access Publications > Social Security Administration Guide: Alternate Text for Images
Image maps
If, after considering the notes above, image maps are still regarded as absolutely necessary, the alt-text should be presented as it would for links as normal, and placed in the <area...
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Federal Documents > Standards > 1991 ADA Standards for Accessible Design
4.1.3(19)(a)
(a) In places of assembly with fixed seating accessible wheelchair locations shall comply with 4.33.2, 4.33.3, and 4.33.4 and shall be provided consistent with the following table:...
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Federal Documents > Standards > 1991 ADA Standards for Accessible Design
4.10.12(2)
All raised designations for control buttons shall be placed immediately to the left of the button to which they apply....
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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 - Forward 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 weight on a target shelf in the forward reach direction...
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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 - Forward Approach Manual Wheelchair
These data depict the reaching abilities of manual chair users represented as the percentage of users able to retrieve and place a 5 lb weight on a target shelf in the forward reach...
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Research and History > Research Documents > Visual Detection of Detectable Warning Materials by Pedestrians with Visual Impairments - Final Report
1.6 Testing Site and Conditions
Testing sessions took place between May and August 2005....
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Federal Documents > Standards > Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards (UFAS)
4.10.12(2)
All raised designations for control buttons shall be placed immediately to the left of the button to which they apply....
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Guide to the ADA Standards
Diagonal Curb Ramps [§406.6]
Diagonal Curb Ramps [§406.6]
If curb ramps are placed diagonally at an intersection, it is important that clear space 48” long min. is available at the bottom that is outside active...
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2016 California Standards for Accessible Design Pocket Guide - Eff. Jan. 1, 2017
11B-302.3 Openings
Elongated openings shall be placed so that the long dimension is perpendicular to the dominant direction of travel.
Advisory 11B-302.3 Openings....
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
Pilot Rock AT Series Traditional A-Frame Picnic Table With Steel Braces - Using Recycled Plastic
This is your traditional A-frame table modified to withstand public and commercial use.
These picnic tables have 8 ft. tops which extend 1 foot beyond each end of the 6 ft. seats. ...
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
American Safety Tread Co., Inc. Type T-24 Contrasting Stripe
Barrier Free: The designs shown are in compliance with the Barrier-Free Code, ensuring those physically impaired complete access to public buildings....
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
Protege Fixed Wheelchair Lift 5442F
The Protégé 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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Federal Documents > Standards > ABA Accessibility Standard for GSA Facilities Pocket Guide
F202.2.1 Accessible Route
At least one accessible route shall be provided within the site from accessible parking spaces and accessible passenger loading zones; public streets and sidewalks; and public transportation...
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Rulemaking Process Documents > NPRMS > 28 CFR Part 35 Title II Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) - Preamble (published 2008)
SECTION-BY-SECTION ANALYSIS AND RESPONSE TO COMMENTS
This section provides a detailed description of the Department's proposed changes to the title II regulation, the reasoning behind the proposals, and responses to public comments received...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > ADAAG Manual
Signage
Signage
Where not all public entrances are accessible, accessible entrances must be designated by the access symbol [4.30.7]....
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Rulemaking Process Documents > ANPRMS > Withdrawn: 28 CFR Parts 35 and 36, Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by State and Local Governments and Places of Public Accommodation; Equipment and Furniture (ANPRM)
B. Exercise equipment and furniture
and furniture
Individuals with disabilities have expressed concerns over the years about an inability to use exercise equipment and furniture in health clubs, hotel fitness centers, public...
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 24 CFR Part 100—Discriminatory Conduct Under the Fair Housing Act (with amendments issued through Sept. 2016)
§100.201 Building entrance on an accessible route
Building entrance on an accessible route means an accessible entrance to a building that is connected by an accessible route to public transportation stops, to accessible parking and passenger...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > ADA Requirements - Service Animals
Overview
Overview
This publication provides guidance on the term “service animal” and the service animal provisions in the Department’s new regulations....