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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Products and Additional Resources > Products
Hamilton CapTel Apps for PC/Mac
So, if you talk on the phone, have a computer and surf the Web - you're ready to place and receive calls using Hamilton CapTel for PC/Mac....
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Parent and Educator Resource Guide to Section 504 in Public Elementary and Secondary Schools
Resource Description
Lhamon
Assistant Secretary
December 2016
This resource guide is in the public domain. Authorization to reproduce it in whole or in part is granted....
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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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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2012 Texas Accessibility Standards
704.3 Volume Control Telephones
Public telephones required to have volume controls shall be equipped with a receive volume control that provides a gain adjustable up to 20 dB minimum....
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Legal Documents > ACCESS NOW, INC. v. AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER GROUP, LTD.
I. INTRODUCTION
operating over 450 medical facilities throughout the United States, have denied the class the full and equal enjoyment of their goods, services, program, facilities, privileges, advantages, or accommodations...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > ADA Best Practices Tool Kit for State and Local Governments
A. What are the ADA’s Requirements for Emergency Communications Systems?
The ADA requires that all Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) provide direct and equal access to their services for people with disabilities who use teletypewriters (TTYs).1
1 Department...
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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)
F202.2 Additions
Provisions in this section for public pay telephones and drinking fountains have been included for consistency with a requirement in the ADA scoping document for an accessible path of travel...
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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)
§382.43(a)(4)
(4) In any medium in which you list the telephone number of your information and reservation service for the general public, you must also list your TTY number if you have one....
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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
C. Plain Language Instructions
The Department operates a toll-free ADA Information Line—(800) 514-0301 (voice); (800) 514-0383 (TTY)—that the public is welcome to call to obtain assistance in understanding this rule....
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State and Local Documents > Referenced Standards > Excerpts from 2003 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE®
1007.6.3 Two-way communication
If the central control point is not constantly attended, the area of refuge shall also have controlled access to a public telephone system....
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Federal Documents > Preamble to Standards > 36 CFR Part 1195 Standards for Accessible Medical Diagnostic Equipment - Preamble
M201.1 Enforcing Authority (Section-by-Section Analysis)
There were no public comments regarding this provision....
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Accessible Gates for Trails and Roads
Web Sites for Gate Designs and Suppliers in the United Kingdom
Scottish Natural Heritage http://www.snh.org.uk/publications/on-line/accessguide/gates.asp
BTCV (British Trust for Conservation Volunteers) http://handbooks.btcv.org.uk/handbooks/content...
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Federal Documents > Standards > 36 CFR Part 1194 - Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Final Standards and Guidelines (with amendments issued through Jan. 2018)
TTY
Equipment that enables interactive text based communications through the transmission of frequency-shift-keying audio tones across the public switched telephone network....
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Federal Documents > Standards > 36 CFR Part 1194 - Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Final Standards and Guidelines (with amendments issued through Jan. 2018)
TTY
Equipment that enables interactive text based communications through the transmission of frequency-shift-keying audio tones across the public switched telephone network....
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State and Local Documents > Referenced Standards > Excerpts from 2000 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE®
1003.2.13.5.3 Two-way communication
If the central control point is not constantly attended, the area of refuge shall also have controlled access to a public telephone system....
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Air Carrier Access Act Technical Assistance Manual (2005)
Qualified Individual with a Disability:
accompanies or meets a traveler using airport facilities;
seeks information about schedules, fares, or policies;
attempts to use facilities or services offered to the general public...
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Rulemaking Process Documents > NPRMS > 28 CFR Part 35 Title II Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) (published 2008)
§ 35.138(a) General
A public entity that sells tickets on a preassigned basis shall modify its policies, practices, or procedures to ensure that individuals with disabilities can purchase tickets for accessible...