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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Additional Access Publications > Community Emergency Planning in NYC - A Toolkit for Community Leaders
EVACUATION + TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT
When an evacuation order is issued, various agencies work together to coordinate public information, roadway management, and the use of public transportation to support individuals evacuating...
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Rulemaking Process Documents > NPRMS > 28 CFR Part 35 Title II Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) - Preamble (published 2008)
Regulatory Process Matters
A summary of the regulatory assessment, including the Department's responses to public comments addressing its proposed methodology and approach, is attached as Appendix B to this NPRM. ...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > ADA Guide for Small Towns
D) Curb Ramps at Intersections
walkways or sidewalks that are the responsibility of the town often play a key role in providing access to government programs and services and to the goods and services offered to the public...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Revised ADA Requirements: Ticket Sales
Overview
This publication provides guidance on the Department's new nondiscrimination requirements that apply to selling tickets for assigned seats at events such as concerts, plays, and sporting...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Title II Technical Assistance Manual
II-3.4300 Right to participate in the regular program
Even if a separate or special program for individuals with disabilities is offered, a public entity cannot deny a qualified individual with a disability participation in its regular program...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Guidance on the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design
Toilet Room Doors
Commenters also asserted that the floor plans prepared by the Department were of a very basic design which could be accommodated in a minimal sized space whereas the types of facilities...
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Federal Documents > Preamble to Standards > 36 CFR Part 1195 Standards for Accessible Medical Diagnostic Equipment - Preamble
4. Exception from the Requirements of M301 for Certain Examination Chairs that Comply with M302
The Access Board sought public input in question three in the preamble in the MDE NPRM, on whether organizing the technical criteria functionally by patient position was clear. 77 FR at...
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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)
Maximum side reach ranges. (Section-by-Section Analysis)
One national advocacy group stated that public accommodations could provide relatively low-cost solutions to the problem, such as light switch extension handles or other inexpensive alternatives...
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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)
Background
Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA" or "the Act"), enacted on July 26, 1990, provides comprehensive civil rights protections to individuals with disabilities in the areas of employment, public...
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Federal Documents > Preamble to Guidelines > 36 CFR Part 1192 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accessibility Guidelines for Transportation Vehicles (2016 Non-Rail Vehicle Guidelines) - Preamble
T402 Ramps and Bridgeplates
This accommodates wheelchair users’ need to turn as they enter and exit the ramp and reduces the likelihood that passersby will trip on the barrier....
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Parent and Educator Resource Guide to Section 504 in Public Elementary and Secondary Schools
Other OCR Resources
Frequently Asked Questions about the Rights of Students with Disabilities in Public Charter Schools under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Dec. 28, 2016), www.ed.gov/about/...
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
Aluminum Swaged SG Series Pressure-Locked Grating
The square cross bars are assembled through punched diamond shaped holes in rectangular bearing bars and are permanently locked into place by a swaging process....
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
Pilot Rock CN-Q/D-32/2 Square Trash Receptacle Expanded Steel
Anchor holes in cross braces can be used to secure the trash receptacle in place (Anchor bolts not included.)
The canopy lid has large openings for easy trash disposal. ...
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
Viking Tactile Blue Braille and Raised Letter Sign
Applications
Placed next to Area Of Refuge (stairwell exit) door
Features
6” wide x 9” tall Tactile Sign with 0.031” raised white letters and accesability symbol, California...
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Links > Federal Department or Agency
National Eye Health Education Program (NEHEP) Low Vision: Resources
The Living With Low Vision educational module is a good place to get started. The Low Vision Awareness Month materials will help you promote eye health in February....
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Research and History > Research Documents > Anthropometry for Persons with Disabilities
Measuring Techniques
Since 1990, investigators at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base have been engaged in testing accommodation of aviators seated in the cockpits of a variety of aircraft....
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2022 California Standards
11B-606.3 Height
A lavatory in a toilet or bathing facility for a single occupant accessed only through a private office and not for common use or public use shall not be required to comply with 606.3....
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Accessible Information Exchange: Meeting on a Level Playing Field
Providing Auxiliary Aids and Services
If the aids and services are provided only after a request from a participant, also plan any invitation response deadlines to accommodate these time constraints....
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2010 California Standards for Accessible Design (excerpts relating to Safe Harbors only)
1124B
The minimum clear floor or ground space required to accommodate a single, stationary wheelchair and occupant is 30 inches by 48 inches (762 mm by 1219 mm)....
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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)
Surfaces (R302.7) (Section-by-Section Analysis)
Elongated openings in gratings must be placed so that the long dimension is perpendicular to the dominant direction of travel....
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Federal Documents > Preamble to Guidelines > 24 CFR Part 100—Fair Housing Accessibility Guidelines, Preamble
Guidelines for Requirement 7
The Department has eliminated the specification that controls for ranges and cooktops be placed so that reaching across burners is not required....
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Regulatory Support Documents > Analysis of Final Regulation > Appendix A to 34 CFR Part 104 - Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Handicap in Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance, Analysis of Final Regulation (with amendments issued through July 2017)
5. Qualified handicapped person
Section 104.3(k)(1) defines a qualified handicapped person with respect to employment as a handicapped person who can, with reasonable accommodation, perform the essential functions of the...
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
Mesa Safe Company MHRC916E Electronic Hotel Safe
The hotel safes lightweight and portable design make it easy for you to install and place it anywhere you would like....
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
Pilot Rock T300/T400 Series Round, Pedestal Table With CURVED Seats - Using Perforated Steel
Series T400 Round Picnic Tables are a perfect fit for malls, patios, pools, decks, restaurants, cafes, rec centers, common areas, schools, golf courses, hotels, streetscapes, … any casual place...