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 > Technical Assistance > Title I Technical Assistance Manual
Enforcement and Remedies
to have discriminated against an applicant or employee with a disability include compensatory and punitive damages, back pay, front pay, restored benefits, attorney's fees, reasonable accommodation...
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Federal Documents > Preamble to Regulations > 14 CFR Part 382 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in Air Travel (Air Carrier Access Act): Preamble and Section-by-Section Analysis (with amendments issued through July 2010)
382.97 To which aircraft does the requirement to provide boarding and deplaning assistance through the use of lifts apply?
Department reserves the option to expand the list of aircraft to which the requirement does not apply, if we determine that there is no model of boarding device on the market that will accommodate...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Accessible Play Areas - A Summary of Accessibility Guidelines for Play Areas
Transfer Steps
This will accommodate smaller sized children who must lift or "bump" up each step....
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Webinars, Videos, and Training > Continuing education > ADA Facilities Compliance Continuing Education Courses & Resources
ADA Facilities Compliance Continuing Education Courses & Resources
We have set up our training in a flexible modular format to accommodate your interests and time requirements....
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Air Carrier Access Act Technical Assistance Manual (2005)
Some Examples of Mental or Psychological Impairments [Sec. 382.5(a)(2)]
These tips are aimed at ensuring that services, facilities, and other accommodations are provided to passengers with disabilities in a respectful and helpful manner....
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Air Carrier Access Act Technical Assistance Manual (2005)
Pre-boarding as an Option
Pre-boarding as an Option
Although you are not required to pre-board, choosing to take advantage of a pre-boarding opportunity may assist you in securing a seating accommodation when...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Air Carrier Access Act Technical Assistance Manual (2005)
Is obesity considered a disability under the ACAA?
Also, there may be certain obese persons who are too heavy to be safely accommodated on certain aircraft, e.g., because of safety limitations on seatbelts. [Secs. 382.5 and 382.38(i)]...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > ADAAG Manual
Locks and Security Devices
Keys, magnetic cards, and other devices not permanently fixed are not technically covered by ADAAG although they may need to be adapted for use by certain individuals as an accommodation...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > ADAAG Manual
Scoping [4.1.3(13)]
Controls and operating mechanisms intended for use only by employees for job-related tasks are not required to comply (although compliance will help accommodate employees)....
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > ADAAG Manual
Shelf and Outlet
Recommendations: A shelf at least 10 inches square will accommodate most models. Phones should have a standard handset so that they fit the typical TTY coupler....
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Additional Access Publications > Ideas from Green Mountain Ranch : With Over 200 Green and Universal Design Elements
Den
throughout the house
FSC certified birdseye and quartersawn maple paneling
Zoned heating on thermostats
Murphy beds at the height of a wheelchair user – the house accommodates...
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Additional Access Publications > A Guide to Planning Accessible Meetings
Hearing Loss Later in Life
Elders who are beginning to lose their hearing may need accommodations for the first time in their lives....
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2016 California Standards for Accessible Design Pocket Guide - Eff. Jan. 1, 2017
11B-603.3 Mirrors
A single full-length mirror can accommodate a greater number of people, including children....
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Rulemaking Process Documents > NPRMS > 36 CFR Part 1194 - Proposed Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Standards and Guidelines NPRM - Preamble
G. Availability of Materials Incorporated by Reference
Availability: This standard may be obtained from the International Telecommunication Union, Telecommunications Standardization Sector (ITU-T), Place des Nations CH-1211, Geneva 20, Switzerland...
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
Garaventa Artira Inclined Platform Wheelchair Lift
Garaventa inclined platform lifts are ADA approved as a means to provide public accessibility....
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
Handi-Ramp Galvanized Steel Ramps
Handi-Ramp's Galvanized Steel Access Ramps have a nonskid surface built into the permanent wheelchair ramp which provides safe and easy access to and from homes, churches, businesses and other public...
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
EVSE AutoWind EV (Electric Vehicle) Charger Single Pole, Dual Pole or Wall Mount
There are tens of thousands of chargers today with cables on the ground in weather and in the pathway of pedestrians creating a public safety hazard....
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Title I Technical Assistance Manual
10.2 Overview of Enforcement Provisions
Remedies for violations of Title I of the ADA include hiring, reinstatement, promotion, back pay, front pay, restored benefits, reasonable accommodation, attorneys' fees, expert witness...
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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
18 Inch Low Height
Edward Steinfeld, the principal author of the Analysis of Seat Height for Wheeled Mobility Devices, stated 17 inches is the best practice as it accommodates approximately 94% of individuals...
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Research and History > Research Documents > Independent Wheelchair Transfers in the Built Environment: How Transfer Setup Impacts Performance Phase 2: Final Report
Key Study findings:
A 104 inch wide by 55.5 inch deep clear floor space in front of the platform accommodated 100% of the study participants when considering all types of transfers evaluated in this study....
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > ADA Requirements - Wheelchairs, Mobility Aids, and Other Power-Driven Mobility Devices
Assessment Factors
Assessment Factors
In deciding whether a particular type of OPDMD can be accommodated in a particular facility, the following factors must be considered:
the type, size, weight,...
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Rulemaking Process Documents > NPRMS > 36 CFR Part 1195 Proposed Accessibility Standards for Medical Diagnostic Equipment NPRM - Preamble
Wheeled Mobility Anthropometry Project
2004 ADA and ABA Accessibility Guidelines for certain architectural features that involve transfers and that the dimensions for wheelchair spaces, including knee and toe clearance, do not accommodate...
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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 1630.2(k) Record of a Substantially Limiting Impairment
Finally, this section of the EEOC's regulations makes it clear that an individual with a record of a disability is entitled to a reasonable accommodation currently needed for limitations...
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
Hoyer Advance-H Patient Lift
Description: The Hoyer Advance-H is a hydraulic lift with a unique swan neck leg design to accommodate large furniture....