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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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)
Miniature Golf Courses. (Section-by-Section Analysis)
However, it requests public comment on a suggested change to the requirement for holes to be consecutive. ...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > DOT Memorandum - Information and Action: ADA Transition Plan Process
FHWA’s Jurisdictional Authority
The DOT has further delegated authority to FHWA to oversee and implement ADA compliance for State and local governments for issues affecting transportation in the public right-of-way....
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > ADA Guide for Small Towns
Introduction
Small towns offer a variety of essential programs and services that are fundamental to the public and to everyday American life....
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Rulemaking Process Documents > NPRMS > 28 CFR Part 35 Title II Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) - Preamble (published 2008)
Miniature Golf Courses (Section-by-Section Analysis)
However, it requests public comment on a suggested change to the requirement for holes to be consecutive. ...
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Rulemaking Process Documents > NPRMS > 28 CFR Parts 35 and 36, Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations - Movie Theaters; Movie Captioning and Audio Description (NPRM)
1. Background
benefits of available regulatory alternatives and, if regulation is necessary, to select regulatory approaches that maximize net benefits (including potential economic, environmental, public...
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Research and History > Research Documents > Improved Engineered Wood Fiber (EWF) Surfaces for Accessible Playgrounds Field Performance Testing: Final Report II
Literature Cited
Public Law 101-336. Text of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Public Law 336 of the 101st Congress, enacted July 26, 1990.
Axelson, P.W.; Chesney, D. 1999....
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Withdrawn Technical Assistance: Title II Highlights (revised in 2008)
IV. Program Access
., moving a public information office from the third floor to the first floor of a building....
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Title II Technical Assistance Manual
II-3.1000 General
Public entities should be familiar with those regulations from their experience in applying for Federal grant programs....
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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)
708 Two-Way Communication Systems
One of the technical provisions requires that handsets, where provided, have cords long enough (at least 29 inches) to accommodate people using wheelchairs (708.3)....
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 14 CFR Part 382 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in Air Travel (Air Carrier Access Act) (with amendments issued through July 2003)
Appendix A – Disability Complaint Reporting Form
Advance Notice Dispute
Seating Accommodation...
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Additional Access Publications > Principles of Universal Design
Principles of Universal Design
◼ PRINCIPLE TWO: Flexibility in Use
- The design accommodates a wide range of individual preferences and abilities....
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Air Carrier Access Act Technical Assistance Manual (2005)
How to use this Manual
Also, the following appendices appear at the end of the manual:
Appendix I: “Tips for Air Travelers with Disabilities” as they relate to the most commonly-used accommodations, facilities...
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Rulemaking Process Documents > ANPRMS > Withdrawn: 28 CFR Parts 35 and 36, Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by State and Local Governments and Places of Public Accommodation; Equipment and Furniture (ANPRM)
D. Beds in accessible guest rooms and sleeping rooms
with disabilities have urged the Department to regulate the height of beds, particularly in accessible hotel guest rooms, and to require that such beds have clearance under the bed to accommodate...
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Research and History > Research Documents > Anthropometry of Wheeled Mobility Project: Final Report
3.3.10 90-Degree Turn
An increase in the 90-degree turning width criterion from 915 mm (36 in.) to 1000 mm (39 in.) would accommodate at least 95% of our sample....
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Research and History > Research Documents > Anthropometry of Wheeled Mobility Project: Final Report
Clear Floor Space: Minimum Clear Floor Space Required - Manual, Power & Scooter
clear floor area dimensions of 786 x 1362 mm (31 x 54 in.) for manual chairs, 827 x 1414 mm (33 x 56 in.) for powered chairs, and 837 x 1435 mm (33 x 56 in.) for scooters when needing to accommodate...
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Legal Documents > SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND ATLANTIS EVENTS, INC. UNDER THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
D. Effective Communication: Auxiliary Aids and Services
Requests for such accommodation must be made with sufficient advance notice but not less than 2 weeks to allow Atlantis to obtain and provide material in an alternate format....
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Additional Access Publications > Comparison: 2010 and 1991 ADA Standards for Accessible Design - Scoping Requirements
211 Drinking Fountains
(This can be accommodated by the use of a "hi-lo" fountain; by providing one fountain accessible to those who use wheelchairs and one fountain at a standard height convenient for those who...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > ADA Compliance BRIEF: Restriping Parking Spaces (2015)
Location
Van-accessible parking spaces located in parking garages may be clustered on one floor (to accommodate the 98-inch minimum vertical height requirement)....
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > ADA Business Brief - Restriping Parking Lots (2002)
Location
Van-accessible parking spaces located in parking garages may be clustered on one floor (to accommodate the 98-inch minimum vertical height requirement)....
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Withdrawn Technical Assistance: Common ADA Errors and Omissions in New Construction and Alterations
Drinking Fountains
(This can be accommodated by the use of a "hi-lo" fountain; by providing one fountain accessible to those who use wheelchairs and one fountain at a standard height convenient for those who...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Withdrawn Technical Assistance: Common ADA Errors and Omissions in New Construction and Alterations
Visual Alarms
Sleeping accommodations required to comply with 9.3 shall have an alarm system complying with 4.28....
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 49 CFR Parts 37 & 38 - Department of Transportation (DOT) ADA Regulations
§ 38.77(c)
Space to accommodate wheelchairs and mobility aids may be provided within the normal area used by standees and designation of specific spaces is not required....
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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)
Rulemaking History
enforceable standard under titles II and III of the ADA.5 In developing the original ADAAG, the Board identified subjects for further rulemaking based on information it received through public...
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2013 California Standards for Accessible Design Pocket Guide
[A] 101.3 Intent
The purpose of this code is to establish the minimum requirements to safeguard the public health, safety and general welfare through structural strength, means of egress facilities, stability...