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
§ 37.81(c)(1)
(1) The initial solicitation for used vehicles made by the public entity specifying that all used vehicles were to be accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities, or, if a...
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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)
§ 35.151(j)(1)
(1) Residential dwelling units designed and constructed or altered by public entities that will be offered for sale to individuals shall comply with the requirements for residential facilities...
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 49 CFR Parts 37 & 38 - Department of Transportation (DOT) ADA Regulations
§ 37.3 Individual with a disability
Individual with a disability means a person who has a disability, but does not include an individual who is currently engaging in the illegal use of drugs, when a public or private entity...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Title II Technical Assistance Manual
II-5.4000 Existing parking lots or garages
A public entity should provide an adequate number of accessible parking spaces in existing parking lots or garages over which it has jurisdiction....
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2012 Florida Accessibility Code
810.5.2 Detectable Warnings
Platform boarding edges not protected by platform screens or guards shall have detectable warnings complying with 705 along the full length of the public use area of the platform....
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2012 Florida Accessibility Code
705.2 Platform Edges
Detectable warning surfaces at platform boarding edges shall be 24 inches (610 mm) wide and shall extend the full length of the public use areas of the platform....
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AJW Architectural Products U730 Series 16.25"W x 22.25"H Medicine Cabinet w/ White Enamel Finish - Recessed
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Salsbury Industries See Through Metal Locker Triple Tier 1 Wide
12", 15" or 18" deep
Available as 1 wide or 3 wide units
Each locker compartment includes 3 wall hooks
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 Double Tier 1 Wide
12", 15" or 18" deep
Available as 1 wide or 3 wide units
Each locker compartment includes 3 wall hooks
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 Double Tier 3 Wide
12", 15" or 18" deep
Available as 1 wide or 3 wide units
Each locker compartment includes 3 wall hooks
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 Triple Tier 3 Wide
12", 15" or 18" deep
Available as 1 wide or 3 wide units
Each locker compartment includes 3 wall hooks
Units include a lift up handle and recessed hasp for added security and can accommodate...
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AJW Architectural Products US889 Dual Security Toilet Tissue Dispenser, Exposed Mounting - Surface Mounted - Non-Controlled
One end of tube is flared. the other end has two holes drilled (5/16â€) [sic] to accommodate keyed pad-lock (pad-lock & key not provided)....
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Allegion XceedID® PR10 Proximity Mini-Mullion Reader
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Corbin Russwin Inc. HPSK Push Pull Paddle Trim
evidence-based design approach to modern learning
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Cybex Total Access Upright Bike
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Title I Technical Assistance Manual
Some Examples of Questions that May Not be Asked on Application Forms or in Job Interviews
(This question should not be asked even if the applicant is requested in a follow-up question to identify accommodations that would enable job performance....
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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
Clear Space Evaluation
Increasing the width of the clear floor space an additional 12 inches to 72 inches would accommodate 75-77% of users who would be expected to transfer higher or lower than their seat to...
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2025 California Standards
11B-604.8.1.2 Doors
A door pull complying with Section 11B-404.2.7 shall be placed on both sides of the door near the latch....
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2022 California Standards
11B-604.8.1.2 Doors
A door pull complying with Section 11B-404.2.7 shall be placed on both sides of the door near the latch....
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 28 CFR Part 36 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations - Movie Theaters; Movie Captioning and Audio Description Final Rule
A. Prior to 2010
Rulemaking in June 2008, 73 FR 34508 (June 17, 2008) (2008 NPRM), proposing comprehensive updates to the title III regulation relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of disability by public...
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Federal Documents > Preamble to Guidelines > 36 CFR Parts 1190 and 1191 ADA and ABA Accessibility Guidelines - Preamble (Discussion of Comments and Changes)
208 Parking Spaces
multiple parking facilities are provided on a site (208.2)
clarifying requirements for parking at residential facilities (208.2.3)
increasing the portion of accessible spaces that accommodate...
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State and Local Documents > Regulations > 36 CFR Part 1191 ADA and ABA Accessibility Guidelines for Emergency Transportable Housing Units
F202.6.5.8 Residential Dwelling Units, F202.6.5.9 Emergency Transportable Housing Units with Mobility Features, F202.6.5.10 Emergency Transportable Housing Units with Communication Features
A commercial site is a privately-owned facility containing factory-built housing that is customarily leased for a fee and that is fully equipped to accommodate emergency transportable housing...
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Regulatory Support Documents > Regulatory Impact Analyses > Final Regulatory Assessment and Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Final Rule - Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations - Movie Theaters; Movie Captioning and Audio Description
3.4.1. Captioning Hardware Unit Costs
Average (All Technologies)
$912
Source: NATO, Statement of Position on RIN 1190-AA63, CRT Docket No. 126, Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public...