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 > 2025 California Standards
11B-216.7 Elevators
Existing buildings that have been remodeled to provide specific elevators for public use that comply with these building standards shall have the location of and the directions to these...
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2022 California Standards
11B-216.7 Elevators
Existing buildings that have been remodeled to provide specific elevators for public use that comply with these building standards shall have the location of and the directions to these...
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2022 California Standards
101.4.5 Fire prevention
processes and premises from the hazard of fire and explosion arising from the storage, handling or use of structures, materials or devices; from conditions hazardous to life, property or public...
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2022 California Standards
[ADA Title II §35.151(b)(4)(i)] Primary function
function include, but are not limited to, the dining area of a cafeteria, the meeting rooms in a conference center, as well as offices and other work areas in which the activities of the public...
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2025 California Standards
[ADA Title II §35.151(b)(4)(i)] Primary function
function include, but are not limited to, the dining area of a cafeteria, the meeting rooms in a conference center, as well as offices and other work areas in which the activities of the public...
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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 Business BRIEF: Communicating with People Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing in Hospital Settings
ADA Business BRIEF: Communicating with People Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing in Hospital Settings
Hospitals should have arrangements in place to ensure that qualified interpreters are readily available on a scheduled basis and on an unscheduled basis with minimal delay, including on-call...
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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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Rulemaking Process Documents > NPRMS > 36 CFR Part 1194 - Proposed Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Standards and Guidelines NPRM - Preamble
F. Paperwork Reduction Act
impairments (602.4); and (4) support services (e.g., help desks, call centers) must offer information on accessibility and compatibility features, as well as ensure a contact method that accommodates...
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Additional Access Publications > Proceedings of: Workshop on Improving Building Design for Persons with Low Vision
Value Contrast (slide 9)
And one place where this is really important, even though you’re no longer allowed to run carpeting up to become a baseboard because of cleaning or health issues, a lot of times the baseboard...
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2013 California Standards for Accessible Design Pocket Guide
11B-504.8 Floor identification
1022.9 complying with Sections 11B-703.1, 11B-703.2 _|Raised Characters|_, 11B-703.3 _|Braille|_ and 11B-703.5 _|Visual Characters|_ shall be located at the landing of each floor level, placed...
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Legal Documents > SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND THE BOARD OF ELECTION COMMISSIONERS FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
Enforcement Provisions
In consideration of, and consistent with the terms of this Agreement, the Department agrees to refrain from filing any civil suit related to the accessibility of Chicago's polling places...
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Legal Documents > SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND BLAIR COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Enforcement Provisions
In consideration of, and consistent with the terms of this Agreement, the Department agrees to refrain from filing any civil suit related to the accessibility of the County’s polling places...
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2016 California Standards for Accessible Design Pocket Guide - Eff. Jan. 1, 2017
11B-504.8 Floor identification
1023.9 complying with Sections 11B-703.1, 11B-703.2 _|Raised Characters|_, 11B-703.3 _|Braille|_ and 11B-703.5 _|Visual Characters|_ shall be located at the landing of each floor level, placed...
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2019 California Standards
1023.9 Stairway identification signs
identification sign, raised characters and braille floor identification signs that comply with Chapter 11A, Section 1143A or Chapter 11B shall be located at the landing of each floor level, placed...
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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 > Accessible Gates for Trails and Roads
Summary
The new gates can help the Forest Service fulfill its policy of universal design, providing access to public lands for all people....