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 > Technical Assistance > Title II Technical Assistance Manual
II-2.3000 Drug addiction as an impairment
A public entity, however, may base a decision to withhold services or benefits in most cases on the fact that an addict is engaged in the current and illegal use of drugs....
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2016 California Standards for Accessible Design Pocket Guide - Eff. Jan. 1, 2017
Safe Harbors
Accommodations and Commercial Facilities; similar for Title II, State and Local Government Facilities|_
Compliance Dates and Applicable Standards for Barrier Removal and Safe Harbor...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Questions and Answers about Deafness and Hearing Impairments in the Workplace and the Americans with Disabilities Act
6. When may an employer ask an employee if a hearing impairment, or some other medical condition, may be causing her performance problems?
The employer may lawfully ask Rupa if she has any difficulty hearing customers and, if so, whether she would benefit from an accommodation....
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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 May 2016)
Appendix B to Part 382—Cross-Reference Table
Advance notice requirements.
35
29
Safety assistants (formerly “attendants”).
37
87(a)
Seat assignments.
38
81 through 87
Seating accommodations...
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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)
Appendix B – Cross-Reference Table
Advance notice requirements.
35
29
Safety assistants (formerly “attendants”).
37
87(a)
Seat assignments.
38
81 through 87
Seating accommodations...
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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
1. Abdomen depth (AD)
The 95th percentile value for female users of manual and power wheelchairs was approximately 30.5 in. and would accommodate about 95% of female users assuming no other clearance dimensions...
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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
1.4 Overview of Report
However, as is clear throughout the report, with some important exceptions, current equipment designs rarely accommodate fully persons with disabilities....
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > ADA Best Practices Tool Kit for State and Local Governments
C. Eligibility Criteria
The ADA requires people with disabilities to be accommodated in the most integrated setting appropriate to their needs,6 and the disability-related needs of people who are not medically...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > ADA Best Practices Tool Kit for State and Local Governments
Chapter 7 Addendum 2: The ADA and Emergency Shelters: Access for All in Emergencies and Disasters
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) generally requires shelters to provide equal access to the many benefits that shelters provide, including safety, food, services, comfort, information, a place...
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Federal Documents > Standards > ABA Accessibility Standard for GSA Facilities Pocket Guide
F221.2.3.2 Vertical Dispersion
When wheelchair spaces are dispersed vertically in an assembly facility they are placed at different locations within the seating area from front-to-back so that the distance from the screen...
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Legal Documents > SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND UNION PARISH DETENTION CENTER
APPENDIX C SUMMARY OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
Specifically, the United States found that UPDC discriminated against an individual with HIV by placing him in segregated housing for approximately six months because he has HIV. ...
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 36 CFR Part 1193 Telecommunications Act (Section 255) Accessibility Guidelines
Captioning (Advisory Guidance)
Captions should be carefully placed to identify speakers, on- and off-screen sound effects, music and laughter....
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Corada Voices > General Comments or Questions
How to Get Avakin Life Hack Free Avacoins & Crowns Mod apk Personal Cheats
By: Blake Logan
Social Spaces (Dance Like Nobody’s Watching… But They Are)
Some of the public spaces in Avakin have activities that reward Crowns....
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Legal Documents > United States of America v. Quiktrip Corporation - Consent Decree
EXHIBIT E QUIKTRIP POLICY REGARDING SERVICE ANIMALS FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
with anxiety to the onset of panic attacks, orienting people with schizophrenia to reality, and helping people with intellectual or cognitive disabilities to locate misplaced items, find places...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Statement of the Department of Justice on Application of the Integration Mandate of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act and Olmstead v. L.C. to State and Local Governments’ Employment Service Systems for Individuals with Disabilities
3. How can state and local governments’ employment service systems ensure that people with disabilities have access to competitive integrated employment?
services may change over time, but such services should be provided for a sufficient duration to ensure that the person can continue to succeed after initial job stabilization to avoid placing...
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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
A. Transformation From Analog Films to Digital Movies
costs, ease of distribution, availability of enhanced effects such as 3D, ease of exhibition of live events or performances, greater flexibility in arranging or increasing show times to accommodate...
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Additional Access Publications > Serving People with Disabilities in the Most Integrated Setting: Community Living and Olmstead
Serving People with Disabilities in the Most Integrated Setting: Community Living and Olmstead
otherwise be entitled to institutional services when: (a) such placement is appropriate; (b) the affected person does not oppose such treatment; and (c) the placement can be reasonably accommodated...
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Research and History > Research Documents > Anthropometry of Wheeled Mobility Project: Final Report
4.3.8 Operating forces
Use of operable parts that require fine grips preferably should not require exertion of lateral pinch grip forces in excess of 2 lbf (9 N) to accommodate the vast majority of WhMD users...
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Products and Additional Resources > Survey and Plan Review Tools > ADA Facilities Compliance Risk Assessment Form
ADA Facilities Compliance Risk Assessment Form
Additional Guidelines from ATBCB for Children, Public Entity Facilities, etc. (not ADA Standards, but very useful guidance.)
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Corada Voices > General Comments or Questions
Top 50 Authority Websites to Build Backlinks
By: Anuj Kumar
Publishing guest articles, opinion pieces, or expert insights on reputable platforms allows you to earn contextual backlinks placed naturally within the content....
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2022 California Standards
11B-207.1 General
Placing a directional sign or signs along the main accessible route or routes leading to the inaccessible exit door indicating the location of the nearest accessible exit door can save valuable...
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Links > Nonprofit Organization
Rebuilding Together Seattle - Seattle, WA
We partner with local businesses, community organizations, and individual volunteers to help families stay in their homes, allow seniors to age in place, and preserve the character and culture...
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Links > Independent Living
Disability in Action - Abilene, TX
The Center provides group sessions that take place on a monthly basis....
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Links > Independent Living
Disability Connections - San Angelo, TX
The Center provides group sessions that take place on a monthly basis.Transition
Transition
Whether it be changing schools, moving to a new place or leaving a...