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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State and Local Documents > Guidelines > Appendix B to 34 CFR Part 104—Guidelines for Eliminating Discrimination and Denial of Services on the Basis of Race, Color, National Origin, Sex, and Handicap in Vocational Education Programs
B. Definition of Recipient
For the purposes of Title VI:
The term recipient means any State, political subdivision of any State, or instrumentality of any State or political subdivision, any public or private agency...
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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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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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Webinars, Videos, and Training > Product Demonstration or Information
Salsbury Industries See Through Metal Locker Six Tier Box Style Bridge 16 Box
Requires the Registered User plan or above.
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Links > Publication
Victims with Disabilities: Collaborative, Multidiciplinary Frist Response - Training Guide
Developed under the guidance of a national advisory board, this DVD provides guidelines for interact-ing with both adults and children, and places special emphasis on crime victims who have...
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
Williams Sound FM ADA KIT 37 - FM ADA Compliance Kit
This kit provides everything you need to accommodate individuals for hearing accessibility in a small-group settings such as libraries, conference rooms and information desks....
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
Besam SW200i-IG In Ground Swing Door Operator
The Besam SW200i-IG utilizes the proven and powerful Besam SW200i operator, offering superior performance to accommodate heavy doors and high traffic flow....
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
Landscape Forms Inc. Sort Recycling Units
Bins, which can also stand alone and accommodate litter if desired, are offered in a palette of colors, including blue and green hues....
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
SafePath BigHorn™ Ramps
safer than aluminum
Peel-and-stick tape for immediate installation
Perfect for wheelchairs, scooters and electric chairs
Can be vertically cut for height adjustment and notched to accommodate...
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
Haws AXION® MSR Barrier-Free Eye/Face Wash 7360BTWC
Low profile design accommodates wheelchair access
Eyewash streams provide zero vertical velocity stream engineering with even laminar flow for enhanced comfort, stability and effectiveness...
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
DORMA ED900 Low-Energy Swing Door Operator
It includes twelve programmable options to accommodate even the most challenging door installations....
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
Allegion aptiQ SM10 Smart Mini-Mullion Reader
Benefits:
Read Range:
MIFARE®--Up to 3"
MIFARE DESFire™ EV1--Up to 2"
Weight: 3.9 oz
Dimensions: 4.26" x 1.72" x 0.81"
Accommodates...
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
Salsbury Industries 61000 Series Single Tier Standard Metal Lockers
adjustable hat shelf, 3 single wall hooks and a double ceiling hook (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 61000 Series Single Tier 3 Wide Standard Metal Lockers
adjustable hat shelf, 3 single wall hooks and a double ceiling hook (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
Inpro Corporation ENDURANT® Trench Drain Receptor
ADA compliant with "roll in" capabilities (when installed per recommendations); versatile for any environment
Solid surface thoughout making it suitable for bariatric units; accommodates...
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
Johnny G KRANKcycle® Cross Trainer by Matrix
Rotating Headstock
Crank and flywheel assembly rotates to accommodate forward and reverse movements....
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Links > Federal Department or Agency
National Eye Health Education Program (NEHEP) Vision and Aging: Resources
The See Well for a Lifetime Toolkit is a good place to get started. Healthy Aging® Month materials will help you promote eye health in September....
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Links > Travel/Recreation
Able Outdoors
Our mission is to bring the entire accessible outside world into one place, to be an information source for everything outdoors: hunting, fishing, travel and all types of outdoor recreation...
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Interpretations and Opinions > ETA Interpretations and Opinions > ADA Tolerances Provisions
2010 Title II ADA Regulations
(a) A public entity shall maintain in operable working condition those features of facilities and equipment that are required to be readily accessible to and usable by persons with disabilities...
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Rulemaking Process Documents > NPRMS > 28 CFR Part 35 Title II Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) (published 2008)
§ 35.138(h)(2)
A public entity may investigate the potential misuse of accessible seating where there is good cause to believe that such seating has been purchased fraudulently....