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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Products and Additional Resources > Products
Salsbury Industries See Through Metal Locker Single Tier 3 Wide
Each locker compartment includes an adjustable hat shelf (the 18" deep lockers also include a coat rod)
Units include a lift up handle and recessed hasp for added security and can accommodate...
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
Salsbury Industries See Through Metal Locker Single Tier 1 Wide
Each locker compartment includes an adjustable hat shelf (the 18" deep lockers also include a coat rod)
Units include a lift up handle and recessed hasp for added security and can accommodate...
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State and Local Documents > Guidelines > Accessibility Guidebook for Outdoor Recreation and Trails
Using the Conditions for an Exception in FSORAG
Public lands provide a wide variety of recreational settings, from highly developed campgrounds with plenty of opportunities for relaxing with family and friends to wilderness areas that...
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 14 CFR Part 382 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in Air Travel (Air Carrier Access Act) (with amendments issued through May 2016)
§382.15(b)
(b) As a carrier, you must include an assurance of compliance with this part in your contracts with any contractors that provide services to the public that are subject to the requirements...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Expanding Your Market: Maintaining Accessible Features in Retail Establishments
Question 18
Are accessible public restrooms, toilet stalls, and fitting rooms unlocked when all other facilities are unlocked?...
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Legal Documents > United States of America v. The International Spy Museum - Settlement Agreement
"Disco" Elevator
resolving this matter, the Museum will provide an attendant to operate the "Disco" elevator and to provide elevator emergency communication during the hours that the Museum is open to the 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 (2008 Title III NPRM)
§ 36.302(f)(3) Identification of accessible seating
Wheelchair seating and companion seats shall be identified on seating maps, plans, brochures, or other information provided to the general public to describe the seating layout or configurations...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > ADA Checklist for Emergency Shelters
I1
If at least one public telephone or one bank of telephones is provided, does at least one of each type of telephone (e.g., pay telephone, intercom telephone, other telephone) have the following...
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Rulemaking Process Documents > NPRMS > 28 CFR Part 35 Title II Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) (published 2008)
§ 35.161(a)
(a) Where a public entity communicates by telephone with applicants and beneficiaries, text telephones (TTYs) or equally effective telecommunications systems shall be used to communicate...
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State and Local Documents > Laws > Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 (with amendments issued through 2008)
12143(d)(2) Disapproval
Disapproval
If the Secretary determines that a plan reviewed under this subsection fails to meet the requirements of this section, the Secretary shall disapprove the plan and notify the public...
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2013 California Standards for Accessible Design Pocket Guide
1.1.3.2, Item 11
Public elementary and secondary schools, community college buildings and state-owned or state-leased essential service buildings regulated by the Division of the State Architect....
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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(b)(1)(vii) (Section-by-Section Analysis)
Paragraph (b)(1)(vii) prohibits the public entity from limiting a qualified individual with a disability in the enjoyment of any right, privilege, advantage, or opportunity enjoyed by others...
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State and Local Documents > Laws > Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 (with amendments issued through 2008)
12142(c)(1) General rule
(1) General rule
Except as provided in paragraph (2), it shall be considered discrimination for purposes of section 12132 of this title and section 794 of title 29 for a public entity...
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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)
§35.107(b)
A public entity that employs 50 or more persons shall adopt and publish grievance procedures providing for prompt and equitable resolution of complaints alleging any action that would be...
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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)
Individual with a disability
The term individual with a disability does not include an individual who is currently engaging in the illegal use of drugs, when the public entity acts on the basis of such use....
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > ADAAG Manual
Self-Service Storage Facilities
Self-Service Storage Facilities
Self-service storage facilities are not specifically addressed by ADAAG but where they are provided for rent by the public, access must be provided....
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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)
§ 35.161(a)
(a) Where a public entity communicates by telephone with applicants and beneficiaries, text telephones (TTYs) or equally effective telecommunications systems shall be used to communicate...
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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)
§ 35.107(b) Complaint procedure
A public entity that employs 50 or more persons shall adopt and publish grievance procedures providing for prompt and equitable resolution of complaints alleging any action that would be...
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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)
Individual with a disability
The term individual with a disability does not include an individual who is currently engaging in the illegal use of drugs, when the public entity acts on the basis of such use....
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 49 CFR Parts 37 & 38 - Department of Transportation (DOT) ADA Regulations
Existing Paratransit Service Survey
Existing Paratransit Service Survey
This is to certify that (name of public entity(ies)) has conducted a survey of existing paratransit services as required by 49 CFR 37.137(a).
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 49 CFR Parts 37 & 38 - Department of Transportation (DOT) ADA Regulations
§ 37.9(d)(3)(iii)
(iii) The entity shall sponsor at least one public hearing on the request and shall provide adequate notice of the hearing, including advertisement in appropriate media, such as newspapers...
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2019 California Standards
1.9.1.1.1
For public housing see Section 1.9.1.3....
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Federal Documents > Standards > 2010 ADA Standards
General: ADA Standard Section 228.1
Section 228.1 of the ADA Standards covers information in the current ADA Standards on scoping requirements for depositories, vending machines, change machines, mail boxes, and fuel...
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Additional Access Publications > Proceedings of: Workshop on Improving Building Design for Persons with Low Vision
Value Contrast (slide 9)
And one place where this is really important, even though you’re no longer allowed to run carpeting up to become a baseboard because of cleaning or health issues, a lot of times the baseboard...