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
§ 38.123(a)
(a) If a restroom is provided for the general public, and an accessible restroom is required by §38.111 (a) and (e) of this part, it shall be designed so as to allow a person using a wheelchair...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > ADA Business BRIEF: Communicating with People Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing in Hospital Settings
ADA Business BRIEF: Communicating with People Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing in Hospital Settings
Hospitals should have arrangements in place to ensure that qualified interpreters are readily available on a scheduled basis and on an unscheduled basis with minimal delay, including on-call...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > ADA Best Practices Tool Kit for State and Local Governments
6 [§ 4.7.7]
For curb ramps along public streets, the U.S....
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Resolving ADA Complaints Through Mediation: An Overview
More Information
(Eastern Time) to speak with an ADA Specialist (calls are confidential) or call 24 hours a day to order publications by mail....
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Legal Documents > Settlement Agreement Between the United States of America, Louisiana Tech University, and the Board of Supervisors for the University of Louisiana System Under the Americans with Disabilities Act
BACKGROUND
Louisiana Tech University is a public, four-year selective admissions research university that awards bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees....
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2013 California Standards for Accessible Design Pocket Guide
11B-225.2.3 Library book stacks
Book stacks available for public use shall be 54 inches (1372 mm) maximum above the finish floor.
Exceptions:
1. ...
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Legal Documents > KIROLA v. THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO
5. Funding for Access Improvements
total of $177 million in fully-funded capital spending over the 10-year period to disability access improvements, which includes $24 million for facility improvements and $153 million for public...
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 34 CFR Part 104 - Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Handicap in Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance (with amendments issued through July 2017)
§104.8(a)
Methods of initial and continuing notification may include the posting of notices, publication in newspapers and magazines, placement of notices in recipients' publication, and distribution...
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Federal Documents > Preamble to Guidelines > 24 CFR Part 100—Fair Housing Accessibility Guidelines, Preamble
Door Hardware
Lever hardware is required for entry doors to the building and to individual dwelling units because these doors are part of the public and common use areas, and are, therefore, subject to...
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 24 CFR Part 8—Nondiscrimination Based on Handicap in Federally Assisted Programs and Activities of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (with amendments issued through Dec. 2007)
§8.54(a)
Methods of initial and continuing notification may include the posting of notices, publication in newspapers and magazines, placement of notices in recipients' publications, and distribution...
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2013 California Standards for Accessible Design Pocket Guide
11B-208.1 General
Parking spaces used exclusively for buses, trucks, other delivery vehicles, or vehicular impound shall not be required to comply with Section 11B-208 provided that lots accessed by the public...
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2016 California Standards for Accessible Design Pocket Guide - Eff. Jan. 1, 2017
11B-225.2.3 Library book stacks
Book stacks available for public use shall be 54 inches (1372 mm) maximum above the finish floor.
Exceptions:
1. ...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > The ADA and City Governments: Common Problems
Issue: "Grandfather" Clause or Small Entity Exemption
People with disabilities are unable to gain access to city facilities, programs, services, or activities because of a public entity’s reliance on these common misconceptions....
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Additional Access Publications > Community Emergency Planning in NYC - A Toolkit for Community Leaders
EXTREME WEATHER
Alerts the public of risks and available resources.
Monitors and assists homeless individuals....
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Revised ADA Requirements: Ticket Sales
Hold and Release of Tickets for Accessible Seating
Generally, tickets for accessible seats may not be sold to members of the general public who do not need the specific features of accessible seats....
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 28 CFR Part 36 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations and in Commercial Facilities (2010 ADA Title III Regulations with amendments issued through Dec. 2016)
Section 610 Review
The review requires agencies to consider five factors: (1) The continued need for the rule; (2) the nature of complaints or comments received concerning the rule from the public; (3) 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)
Section 610 Review
The review requires agencies to consider five factors: (1) The continued need for the rule; (2) the nature of complaints or comments received concerning the rule from the public; (3) the...
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2019 California Standards
11B-403.3 Slope
CBC does not define street or highway but does define sidewalk as " ... contiguous to a street used by the public."...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > ADA Guide for Small Towns
6. Processes for Complying with the ADA
Provide public notice about ADA requirements
A small town must provide notice to the public about its ADA obligations and about accessible facilities and services in the town....
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Links > General
mobileWOMEN.org
Now at mobileWOMEN.org there is a place for us to unite and ask questions, as well as share ideas, insights, and experiences....
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Rulemaking Process Documents > NPRMS > 36 CFR Part 1194 - Proposed Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Standards and Guidelines NPRM - Preamble
F. Paperwork Reduction Act
impairments (602.4); and (4) support services (e.g., help desks, call centers) must offer information on accessibility and compatibility features, as well as ensure a contact method that accommodates...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > ADA Best Practices Tool Kit for State and Local Governments
5. Voice Carryover and Hearing Carryover
Both of these types of communication can be accomplished using standalone TTY equipment and alternating between speaking into the handset and placing the handset in the TTY when the caller...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Commonly Asked Questions About the Americans with Disabilities Act and Law Enforcement
7. Q: What procedures should law enforcement officers follow to arrest and transport a person who uses a wheelchair?
Example: An individual with a disability is removed from his wheelchair and placed on a bench in a paddy wagon. He is precariously strapped to the bench with his own belt....
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > FCC Consumer Guide: Video Relay Services
The benefits of VRS
Because the conversation flows more naturally back and forth between the parties, the conversation can take place much more quickly than with text-based TRS....