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 > Codes and Standards > 2012 Florida Accessibility Code
207.1.1
207.1.1 Barriers at common or emergency entrances and exits of business establishments conducting business with the general public that are existing, under construction, or under contract...
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2012 Florida Accessibility Code
208.2.5.1
publicly owned or leased building that houses a governmental entity or a political subdivision, including, but not limited to, state office buildings and courthouses, if parking for the public...
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Research and History > Research Documents > A Longitudinal Study of Playground Surfaces to Evaluate Accessibility - Final Report
Performance and the Surface Deficiency Score
Table 3
Surface Deficiency Score (SDS)
Surface by Type
N
Mean
Mode
Poured in Place (PIP)
251
.04
0
Tiles (TIL)
150...
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
KirbyBuilt Providence Picnic Table with Maximum Seating
Intimate 6’ table accommodates up to seven people and one wheelchair guest.
Tabletop & Seats: Plastic - injection molded, ribbed and reinforced
Tabletop Length: 6 ft....
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
Besam SW200i Overhead Concealed Swing Door Operator
The Besam SW200i-OHC is an ideal choice for any application that demands smooth operation with strength and rugged performance to accommodate varying conditions and high traffic flow....
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
Hill-Rom Sabina® II Mobile Lift
Adjustable height levels accommodate patients of most sizes, and those who are sensitive to underarm pressure may use a Comfort SlingBar and ComfortVest™ in combination with Sabina II lift...
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
Steelcase Series 7 Height-Adjustable Work Surface
Integration
With a simple, understated design, Series 7 integrates well with other product lines and applications, and —with up to 540 lbs. of distributed load bearing capacity— it can accommodate...
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
Salsbury Industries See Through Metal Locker Single Tier 3 Wide
Each locker compartment includes an adjustable hat shelf (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 See Through Metal Locker Single Tier 1 Wide
Each locker compartment includes an adjustable hat shelf (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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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Title I Technical Assistance Manual
4.5 Standards Necessary for Health and Safety: A "Direct Threat"
even if a genuine significant risk of substantial harm exists, the employer must consider whether the risk can be eliminated or reduced below the level of a "direct threat" by reasonable accommodation...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Title I Technical Assistance Manual
8.4 Alcoholism
An alcoholic is a person with a disability under the ADA and may be entitled to consideration of accommodation, if s/he is qualified to perform the essential functions of a job....
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Guidance on the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design
211 and 602 Drinking Fountains
users to provide clear floor space for a forward approach with knee and toe clearance, and include an exception for a parallel approach for drinking fountains installed at a height to accommodate...
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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)
Two Drinking Fountains
Section 211.2 now states that "no fewer than two drinking fountains shall be provided" with one being wheelchair accessible and the other designed to accommodate people who have difficulty...
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State and Local Documents > Guidelines > Accessible Sports Facilities - A Summary of Accessibility Guidelines for Recreation Facilities
Team Player Seating Areas
If designers and operators are designing a field or court that will serve a variety of wheelchair sports, exceeding the minimum requirements will better accommodate participants....
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Accessible Play Areas - A Summary of Accessibility Guidelines for Play Areas
Maneuvering Space
When providing access to ground level and elevated play components by ramps, space allowances to accommodate wheelchairs and mobility devices are required....
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Guidance Questions and Answers Concerning 49 CFR Part 39, ADA Rules Concerning Passenger Vessels
Guidance Questions and Answers Concerning 49 CFR Part 39, ADA Rules Concerning Passenger Vessels
i One section of Part 39, concerning reservations for cabin accommodations, does not take effect until January 3, 2012. ...
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Additional Access Publications > Emergency Evacuation Planning Guide For People with Disabilities
Other Disabilities and Multiple Disabilities
People of extreme size or weight often need accommodation as well.
It is not uncommon for people to have multiple disabilities....
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Air Carrier Access Act Technical Assistance Manual (2005)
Service Animals
Carriers are obligated to make a good faith effort to accommodate you and your service animal regardless of whether you comply with the carrier’s advance seat assignment policy and/or advance...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Department of Transportation Disability Law Guidance: Questions and Answers Concerning Wheelchairs and Bus and Rail Service
Is a transportation operator required to carry these “overweight” wheelchairs?
Transportation operators must carry a wheelchair and occupant if the lift and vehicle can physically accommodate them....
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Air Carrier Access Act Technical Assistance Manual (2005)
B. Information about the Aircraft
[Secs. 382.37(a) and 382.38(j)]
If requested, you should be able to provide information on the following:
Any limitations concerning the ability of the aircraft to accommodate...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > ADA Requirements - Wheelchairs, Mobility Aids, and Other Power-Driven Mobility Devices
Choice of Device
prohibited in a park, the park may be required to allow a golf car when it is being used because of a person's mobility disability, unless there is a legitimate safety reason that it cannot be accommodated...
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2013 California Standards for Accessible Design Pocket Guide
[F] 907.5.2.3.3 Groups R-1 and R-2.1
[F] TABLE 907.5.2.3.3 VISIBLE ALARMS
NUMBER OF SLEEP UNITS
SLEEPING ACCOMMODATIONS WITH VISIBLE ALARMS
6 to 25...
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Research and History > Research Documents > Synthesis of Literature Relevant to Roundabout Signalization to Provide Pedestrian Access - Final Report
OBJECTIVES
heavy pedestrian flow would otherwise cause long vehicle delays, where unbalanced traffic volumes require metering to create gaps for entering vehicles, and where signals were needed to accommodate...
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Legal Documents > SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND THE CITY OF DEKALB, ILLINOIS
Collection of Medical or Disability-Related Information
workers' compensation claim, can only be disclosed to: (a) supervisors and managers who may be informed about necessary restrictions on the work or duties of the employee and necessary accommodations...