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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Webinars, Videos, and Training > Using Corada > Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS) about Corada
FAQ: How do I return merchandise?
Return merchandise (shipping prepaid) to:
Evan Terry Associates, LLC
ATTN: Publications/ADA Department
One Perimeter Park South, Suite 200 S
Birmingham, AL 35243
Note: Shipping...
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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(c) If an animal is properly excluded
If a public entity properly excludes a service animal under §35.136(b), it shall give the individual with a disability the opportunity to participate in the service, program, or activity...
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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)
§ 35.138(a)(2) Ticket sales
A public entity that sells tickets for a single event or series of events shall modify its policies, practices, or procedures to ensure that individuals with disabilities have an equal opportunity...
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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)
§ 35.138(b)(3)
information, that identify accessible seating and information relevant thereto with the same text or visual representations as other seats, if such materials are provided to the general public...
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2016 California Standards for Accessible Design Pocket Guide - Eff. Jan. 1, 2017
MEANS OF EGRESS
A continuous and unobstructed path of vertical and horizontal egress travel from any occupied portion of a building or structure to a public way....
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2019 California Standards
MEANS OF EGRESS
A continuous and unobstructed path of vertical and horizontal egress travel from any occupied portion of a building or structure to a public way....
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
Bradley Sensor-Operated Soap Dispenser 6315
Operation
Place hands under soap spout and hold for approximately two seconds. Spout will dispense lotion soap with moisturizer....
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
EZ-ACCESS Transitions® Modular Entry Ramp
It is lightweight and easily transported from one place to the next for added convenience....
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
Wallhub Keeper Rocker Light Switch Cover
Walhub is a functional cover plate that provides storage for the objects that often come and go with you - keys, mail, umbrella, scarf - even a place to hold your phone while it charges.There's...
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
Inclusion Solutions Freestanding Totem Pocket Display
pocket size: 20.75” w X 12.75” h
Small portrait pocket size: 8.5” w X 11” h
Totem Pocket* includes American flag, four clear plastic pockets to hold customized user information in place...
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Links > Trade Organization
International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP)
The IAAP will provide a place for accessibility professionals around the world to gather, share experiences and enrich their knowledge of accessibility....
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Links > Advocacy/Legal Service
We are Colorblind.com
We are Colorblind.com is dedicated to making the web and beyond a better place for the color blind....
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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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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 > 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)
5. Advance Notice
The Department believes that a 48 hour advance notice is reasonable as that time period provides sufficient time for carriers to prepare for the 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)
Advice for Passengers with Service Animals
If you are having difficulty receiving an appropriate accommodation, ask the airline employee to contact the airline’s CRO....
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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
5.4.1.2 Transfer and Positioning Support Location Recommendations for Imaging Equipment with Transfer Surfaces
The Committee used a 24-inch dividing point for table width to accommodate the dimensions for the maximum reach range....
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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
Sub-Committee Summary of Scope for Recommendations
All standard size manual wheelchairs, powered wheelchairs, small to mid-range scooters and most bariatric size, extra wide manual chairs can be accommodated as it relates to the platform...
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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....