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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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)
Shared Streets
Trees, planters, parking areas, and other obstacles may be placed on shared streets to slow vehicles. Shared streets can be in a commercial area or residential area....
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Federal Documents > Preamble to Regulations > 14 CFR Parts 382 and 399; 49 CFR Part 27 - Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in Air Travel: Accessibility of Web Sites and Automated Kiosks at U.S. Airports - Preamble
D. Regulatory Flexibility Act
Moreover, we received no comments on the proposed requirements during the SNPRM public comment period from small carriers (those exclusively operating aircraft with 60 or fewer seats), small...
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2013 California Standards for Accessible Design Pocket Guide
11B-805.6 Hand washing fixtures, lavatories and sinks
11B, dated 9/9/14, which includes the following interpretation of Section 11B-805.6:
The requirements of Section 11B-606 apply to all lavatories, sinks, and handwashing fixtures for public...
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Research and History > Regulations and Standards History > Stabilized Engineered Wood Fiber for Accessible Playground Surfaces
Test Procedures
However, on-duty staff noted any public concerns and changes at the site....
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > 2013 Forest Service Outdoor Recreation Accessibility Guidelines (FSORAG)
1.0 APPLICATION
The FSORAG and FSTAG became the National Forest System’s legal standard for all applicable facilities on May 26, 2006 with the final Federal Register publication of Forest Service Manuals...
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Legal Documents > SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND BLOCKBUSTER INC.DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE COMPLAINT NUMBER 202-35-231
Training
., race, color, gender, national origin, religion, etc. in public places), shall include the following:
Information on each individual´s duties and obligations under Title III...
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Legal Documents > SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND ATLANTIS EVENTS, INC. UNDER THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
C. Corporate ADA Contact Person, ADA Liaison, and ADA Grievance Procedure
The Corporate ADA Contact Person will serve as Atlantis’ primary administrative contact on disability issues for the public and for the parties to this Agreement. ...
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Research and History > Research Documents > Exhibit Design Relating to Low Vision and Blindness: Tactile Mapping for Cultural and Entertainment Venues
Introduction
Architects, exhibit designers and visitor studies professionals think carefully about wayfinding and orientation when conceiving layouts for museums and other public entertainment venues...
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Federal Documents > Preamble to Regulations > 36 CFR Part 1194 - Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Final Standards and Guidelines Jan. 2018 Amendments - Preamble
36 CFR Part 1194 - Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Final Standards and Guidelines Jan. 2018 Amendments - Preamble
Specifically, this direct final rule corrects two typographical errors and the unintentional deletion of longstanding requirements for TTY compatibility and functionality that have been in place...
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 49 CFR Parts 37 & 38 - Department of Transportation (DOT) ADA Regulations
Section 37.29 Private Providers of Taxi Service
For purposes of this section, other transportation services that involve calling for a car and a driver to take one places (e.g., limousine services, of the kind that provide luxury cars...
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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
Historic Preservation Programs
congressional mandates to preserve historic properties, on the one hand, and to eliminate discrimination against individuals with disabilities on the other, paragraph (a)(2) provides that a public...
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Rulemaking Process Documents > NPRMS > 28 CFR Part 36 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations and in Commercial Facilities NPRM: Preamble (2008 Title III NPRM Preamble)
Captioning at sporting venues. (Section-by-Section Analysis)
The Department is aware that individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing have expressed concerns that they are unaware of information that is provided over the public address systems. ...
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2025 California Standards
PROFESSIONAL OFFICE OF A HEALTH CARE PROVIDER
location where a person or entity, regulated by the State to provide professional services related to the physical or mental health of an individual, makes such services available to the public...
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2022 California Standards
PROFESSIONAL OFFICE OF A HEALTH CARE PROVIDER
location where a person or entity, regulated by the State to provide professional services related to the physical or mental health of an individual, makes such services available to the public...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Title I Technical Assistance Manual
12113(d)(1)(D)
(D) widely disseminate such information regarding the list of diseases and their modes of transmissability [sic] to the general public.
Such list shall be updated annually....
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Accessible Stadiums
At least fifty percent of the entrances must be accessible.
Those that are not accessible must have signs that direct the public to the nearest accessible entrance....
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Rulemaking Process Documents > NPRMS > 28 CFR Part 35 Title II Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) (published 2008)
§ 35.138(h) Prevention of fraudulent purchase of accessible seating
A public entity may not require proof of disability before selling a wheelchair space....
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Rulemaking Process Documents > NPRMS > 28 CFR Part 35 Title II Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) (published 2008)
§ 35.160(d) Video interpreting services (VIS)
A public entity that chooses to provide qualified interpreters via VIS shall ensure that it provides -...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Air Carrier Access Act Technical Assistance Manual (2005)
Air Carrier Airport:
A public, commercial service airport which enplanes annually 2,500 or more passengers and receives scheduled air service. [Sec. 382.5]...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Air Carrier Access Act Technical Assistance Manual (2005)
Indirect Air Carrier:
A company not directly involved in the operation of an aircraft that sells air transportation services to the general public, such as tour and charter operators. [Sec. 382.5]...
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 28 CFR Part 35 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in State and Local Government Services (1991 ADA Title II Regulations)
§35.130(d)
(d) A public entity shall administer services, programs, and activities in the most integrated setting appropriate to the needs of qualified individuals with disabilities....
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State and Local Documents > Laws > Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 (with amendments issued through 2008)
12143(c)(7) Plans
(7) Plans
The regulations issued under this section shall require that each public entity which operates a fixed route system...
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 28 CFR Part 35 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in State and Local Government Services (1991 ADA Title II Regulations)
§35.102 Application(a)
(a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this section, this part applies to all services, programs, and activities provided or made available by public entities....
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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)
§ 35.102(a)
(a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this section, this part applies to all services, programs, and activities provided or made available by public entities....