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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Federal Documents > Standards > ABA Accessibility Standard for GSA Facilities Pocket Guide
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 28 CFR Part 36 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations - Movie Theaters; Movie Captioning and Audio Description Final Rule
D. Paperwork Reduction Act
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > ADA Requirements - Effective Communication
Overview
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Federal Documents > Preamble to Standards > 36 CFR Part 1195 Standards for Accessible Medical Diagnostic Equipment - Preamble
M305.2.7 Clearance (Section-by-Section Analysis)
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Federal Documents > Standards > ABA Accessibility Standard for GSA Facilities Pocket Guide
F206.2.1 Site Arrival Points
At least one accessible route shall be provided within the site from accessible parking spaces and accessible passenger loading zones; public streets and sidewalks; and public transportation...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Questions and Answers on the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 for Students with Disabilities Attending Public Elementary and Secondary Schools
Q7: Is learning the only major life activity that a school district must consider in determining if a student has a disability under Section 504 and Title II?
Therefore, rather than considering only how an impairment affects a student's ability to learn, a recipient or public entity must consider how an impairment affects any major life activity...
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Emergency Health Information
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Rulemaking Process Documents > NPRMS > 28 CFR Part 35 Title II Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) - Preamble (published 2008)
Fraudulent purchase of designated accessible seating. (Section-by-Section Analysis)
Moreover, the Department recognizes that implementation of some of its proposals, such as public identification of accessible seating, increases the potential for the fraudulent purchase...
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Additional Access Publications > ADA Title II Action Guide for State and Local Governments
Eligibility Criteria
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Additional Access Publications > ADA Title II Action Guide for State and Local Governments
Direct Threat
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Rulemaking Process Documents > NPRMS > 36 CFR Part 1194 - Proposed Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Standards and Guidelines NPRM - Preamble
E. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act
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SETTLEMENT TERMS
Prerequisites & Definitions
Title II prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in the “services, programs, or activities of a public...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Guide to the ADA Standards
Where Platform Lifts are Permitted [§206.7]
an accessible route to these areas only:
wheelchair spaces, performance areas, and speakers’ platforms
incidental spaces with a maximum occupancy of 5 that are not for public...
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State and Local Documents > Guidelines > Trace Center Information / Transaction Machines (ITMs) Accessibility Guidelines
General Preamble
ITMs are defined as a class of electronic products, usually public in nature, which provide informational or transactional capabilities, including, but not limited to fare machines, vending...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > ADA Update - A Primer for State and Local Governments (Title II Primer)
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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)
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Additional Access Publications > Employers' Guide to Including Employees with Disabilities in Emergency Evacuation Plans
RESOURCES
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State and Local Documents > State Technical Assistance > Code Application Notice (CAN) 2-11B, 09-09-2014
11B-203 General exceptions
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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)
The Revised Guidelines (2004 ADAAG)
The Access Board provided further opportunity for participation by holding public hearings throughout the nation. ...
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Rulemaking Process Documents > NPRMS > 28 CFR Part 35 Title II Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) - Preamble (published 2008)
The Revised Guidelines (2004 ADAAG)
The Access Board provided further opportunity for participation by holding public hearings throughout the nation. ...
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