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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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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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....
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Title I Technical Assistance Manual
APPENDIX A
APPENDIX A
Title I and Title V of The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
(Public Law 101-336)...
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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)
Pedestrian Circulation Path
A prepared exterior or interior surface provided for pedestrian travel in the public right-of-way....
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Rulemaking Process Documents > NPRMS > 28 CFR Part 35 Title II Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) (published 2008)
§ 35.136(b) Exceptions
A public entity may ask an individual with a disability to remove a service animal from the premises if:...
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Rulemaking Process Documents > NPRMS > 28 CFR Part 35 Title II Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) (published 2008)
§ 35.136(b)(2)
(2) The animal is not housebroken or the animal's presence or behavior fundamentally alters the nature of the service the public entity provides; or...
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Rulemaking Process Documents > NPRMS > 28 CFR Part 35 Title II Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) (published 2008)
§ 35.160(c)(1)
(1) A public entity shall not require an individual with a disability to bring another individual to interpret for him or her....
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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 Modification
Modification means any change to the public or common use areas of a building or any change to a dwelling unit....
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Webinars, Videos, and Training > Using Corada > Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS) about Corada
FAQ: When was Corada launched?
Corada made its public debut at the National ADA Symposium in Atlanta, GA on May 10, 2015....
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 49 CFR Part 37 - Transportation for Individuals With Disabilities; Reasonable Modification of Policies and Practices
§ 37.169(f)(1)
(1) Public entities are not required to obtain prior approval from the Department of Transportation for the process required by this section....
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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(b) Exceptions
A public entity may ask an individual with a disability to remove a service animal from the premises if—...
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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)
§ 35.160(c)(2)
(2) A public entity shall not rely on an adult accompanying an individual with a disability to interpret or facilitate communication except—...
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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)
§ 35.160(c)(1)
(1) A public entity shall not require an individual with a disability to bring another individual to interpret for him or her....
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 49 CFR Parts 37 & 38 - Department of Transportation (DOT) ADA Regulations
§ 37.169(f)(1)
(1) Public entities are not required to obtain prior approval from the Department of Transportation for the process required by this section....
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2019 California Standards
[ADA Title III §36.104] Private entity
[ADA Title III §36.104] Private entity means a person or entity other than a public entity....
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2012 Florida Accessibility Code
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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Federal Documents > Preamble to Regulations > 28 CFR Part 35, Appendix B: 1991 ADA Title II Regulations Preamble and Section-by-Section Analysis
‘‘direct threat’’
Arline, 480 U.S. 273 (1987), the Supreme Court recognized that there is a need to balance the interests of people with disabilities against legitimate concerns for public safety....
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2010 California Standards for Accessible Design (excerpts relating to Safe Harbors only)
1117B.2.8
In addition, 25 percent, but never less than one, of all other public telephones provided shall be equipped with a
volume control and shall be dispersed among all types of public telephones...
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2010 California Standards for Accessible Design (excerpts relating to Safe Harbors only)
1121B.3.1, Item 12
The following shall be provided in accordance with Sections 1117B.2.9.2 and 1117B.2.9.3:
(a) If an interior public pay telephone is provided in a transit facility (as defined by the...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > ADA Checklist for New Lodging Facilities
A. Exterior Routes
[ADA Stds. 4.1.2(2)]
Yes __ No __ N/A __ Comments: _________________________________________
6. ...the public sidewalk (if provided) or street, and an accessible entrance door to the...
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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)
Identification of available accessible seating. (Section-by-Section Analysis)
requires a facility to identify available accessible seating through seating maps, brochures, or other methods if that information is made available about other seats sold to the general public...
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2019 California Standards
11B-233.3.1.2.6.2 Test number one, individual building test
For purposes of these requirements, vehicular or pedestrian site arrival points include public or resident parking areas, public transportation stops, passenger loading zones and public...
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Federal Documents > Standards > 2010 ADA Standards
Passenger Loading Zones and Bus Stops: ADA Standard Section 209
Section 209 of the ADA Standards covers information in the current ADA Standards on scoping requirements for passenger loading zones and bus stops.
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Federal Documents > Standards > 2010 ADA Standards
General: ADA Standard Section 209.1
Section 209.1 of the ADA Standards covers information in the current ADA Standards on scoping requirements for passenger loading zones and bus stops.