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 > 49 CFR Parts 37 & 38 - Department of Transportation (DOT) ADA Regulations
III. Handrails and Stanchions
When identifying the clear floor space where a wheelchair or mobility aid user can be accommodated, it is suggested that at least one such area be adjacent or in close proximity to a handrail...
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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 1630.1(c) Construction
” to an individual with a disability; or whether an employee has met his or her responsibilities under the ADA with respect to engaging in the reasonable accommodation “interactive process...
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Rulemaking Process Documents > Committee Activity and Reports > Recommendations on Standards for the Design of Medical Diagnostic Equipment for Adults with Disabilities, Advisory Committee Final Report
8.1 Excluded Populations Needing Future Attention
The MDE Advisory Committee recognized that certain individuals at the extreme end of the weight continuum may have difficulty accessing medical diagnostic equipment without specific accommodations...
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Landscape Forms GO Outdoor Table
The GO OutdoorTable brings a new dimension to the communal table with integrated power that enables people to stay connected outdoors in the places where they live, learn, work, care, play...
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Landscape Forms Inc. Towne Square Bench Collection
One divider may be specified for the 49" bench
70" bench, may be specified with two intermediate dividers
Freestanding glides included; bench may be surface mounted with glides in place...
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Better Living Touchless Dispenser Stainless Steel 16 oz (475 ml)
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TelCom Cyberdata IP Phone Strobe for VoIP Phone Systems 011087 Visual Alerting Device
The IP Phone Strobe, is a visual notification device which can be placed in offices, warehouses and noisy environments....
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This Stainless Steel Touchless Dispenser can be placed on any counter-top with no installation required....
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Q90 Corporation CIL Management Suite Software
Complete consumer and I&R databases - All your consumers and I&R case notes in one place....
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Research and History > Regulations and Standards History > Americans with Disabilities Act 25th Anniversary Timeline - Disability & Employment
President’s Committee on “National Employ the Physically Handicapped Week”
State and local committees coordinate publicity campaigns consisting of movie trailers, billboards, and radio and television ads to convince the public that it is good business to hire people...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > ADA Requirements - Service Animals
Where Service Animals Are Allowed
Where Service Animals Are Allowed
Under the ADA, State and local governments, businesses, and nonprofit organizations that serve the public generally must allow service animals to accompany...
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 49 CFR Parts 37 & 38 - Department of Transportation (DOT) ADA Regulations
§ 37.41(a)
(a) A public entity shall construct any new facility to be used in providing designated public transportation services so that the facility is readily accessible to and usable by individuals...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Title II Technical Assistance Manual
II-4.3300 Nondiscrimination in selection criteria and the administration of tests
Public entities may not use employment selection criteria that have the effect of subjecting individuals with disabilities to discrimination....
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 28 CFR Part 36 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations and in Commercial Facilities (1991 ADA Title III Regulations)
Sec.36.504(a)(3)
(3) May, to vindicate the public interest, assess a civil penalty against the entity in an amount...
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Federal Documents > Standards > ABA Accessibility Standard for GSA Facilities 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....
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2013 California Standards for Accessible Design Pocket Guide
11B-216.9.1 Identification signs
Public TTYs shall be identified by the International Symbol of TTY complying with Section 11B-703.7.2.2. ...
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2013 California Standards for Accessible Design Pocket Guide
11B-216.9 TTYs
Identification and directional signs for public TTYs shall be provided in accordance with Section 11B-216.9. ...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Accessible Play Areas - A Summary of Accessibility Guidelines for Play Areas
Site
Site - A parcel of land bounded by a property line or a designated portion of a public right-of-way....
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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)
Element
An architectural or mechanical component of a building, facility, space, site, or public right-of-way....
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Additional Access Publications > ADA Compliance Process by Evan Terry Associates
APPLICATION {35.102}
APPLICATION {35.102}
All, Services Programs and Activities
Provided or made available by public entities...
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Rulemaking Process Documents > NPRMS > 28 CFR Part 35 Title II Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) (published 2008)
§ 35.137(c)(4)
(4) The ability of the public entity to stow the mobility device when not in use, if requested by the user....
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State and Local Documents > Laws > Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 (with amendments issued through 2008)
12188(b)(2)(C)
(C) may, to vindicate the public interest, assess a civil penalty against the entity in an amount...
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2013 California Standards for Accessible Design Pocket Guide
11B-217.3 Volume controls
All public telephones shall have volume controls complying with Section 11B-704.3....
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2013 California Standards for Accessible Design Pocket Guide
SITE
A parcel of land bounded by a lot line or a designated portion of a public right-of-way....