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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Additional Access Publications > ADA Title II Action Guide for State and Local Governments
Information of Accessible Facilities and Programs
Public entities are also required to ensure that interested people, including people with vision or hearing impairments, can obtain information as to the existence and location of accessible...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > ADA Update - A Primer for State and Local Governments (Title II Primer)
Introduction
People with disabilities have too often been excluded from participating in basic civic activities like using the public transportation system, serving on a jury, voting, seeking refuge...
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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)
§35.171 Acceptance of complaints (Section-by-Section Analysis)
(Section-by-Section Analysis)
Section 35.171 establishes procedures for determining jurisdiction and responsibility for processing complaints against public entities....
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 28 CFR Part 36 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations and in Commercial Facilities (2010 ADA Title III Regulations with amendments issued through Dec. 2016)
National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act of 1995
Public Law 104–113 section 12(d)(1) (15 U.S.C. 272 Note)....
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Additional Access Publications > A Guide to Planning Accessible Meetings
Site Inspection
Visit the common areas, have coffee or a meal at a lobby restaurant, walk any of the grounds that are open to the public, assess the parking lot, review access to sidewalks, safety features...
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Additional Access Publications > A Guide to Planning Accessible Meetings
Introduction
The Mid-Atlantic ADA Center and TransCen, Inc. sponsored this update and publication in recognition of the 25th anniversary of the transformational Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Withdrawn Technical Assistance: Title II Highlights (revised in 2008)
III. "Qualified Individuals with Disabilities"
A "qualified" individual with a disability is one who meets the essential eligibility reqirements [sic] for the program or activity offered by a public entity.
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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
5. What factors are relevant in determining whether an individual does not oppose receiving services in an integrated employment setting?
Consequently, individuals and their families may hesitate to explore work in an integrated setting, or they may not ask for or be aware of supported employment services. 30 Public entities...
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 28 CFR Part 35 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in State and Local Government Services (2010 ADA Title II Regulations with amendments issued through Aug. 2016)
National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act of 1995
Public Law 104– 113, section 12(d)(1) (15 U.S.C. 272 note)....
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Webinars, Videos, and Training > Using Corada > Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS) about Corada
FAQ: How do I enter a New Upload in my Corada WorkSpace?
Changing the privacy of your entry: Your entry defaults to "Not visible to the public". Adjust this setting by clicking the blue 'Edit' button to the right....
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 28 CFR Part 36 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations and in Commercial Facilities (2010 ADA Title III Regulations with amendments issued through Dec. 2016)
"Doing work'' or "performing tasks.'' (Section-by-Section Analysis)
The NPRM contained an example of ‘‘doing work'' that stated ‘‘a psychiatric service dog can help some individuals with dissociative identity disorder to remain grounded in time or place....
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Research and History > Research Documents > A Longitudinal Study of Playground Surfaces to Evaluate Accessibility - Final Report
Data Collection Procedures
Playground sites were limited to public playgrounds owned and/or operated by municipal parks and recreation agencies. ...
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Research and History > Research Documents > Characteristics of Emerging Road and Trail Users and Their Safety
Other Hospital-Based Sources of Data
But while E-Codes differentiate among pedestrians and bicyclists being struck by motor vehicles on and off public roadways, they do not identify the specific equipment being used at the...
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Legal Documents > United States of America v. State of Florida - Final Order of Dismissal
III.
Although these principles do not directly govern disposition of this case, they do animate the limits Congress itself has placed on statutory suits against states....
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 28 CFR Part 35 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in State and Local Government Services (2010 ADA Title II Regulations with amendments issued through Aug. 2016)
Doing "work'' or "performing tasks.'' (Section-by-Section Analysis)
The NPRM contained an example of ‘‘doing work'' that stated ‘‘a psychiatric service dog can help some individuals with dissociative identity disorder to remain grounded in time or place....
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Federal Documents > Standards > 2010 ADA Standards
How to Use the 2010 ADA Standards PDF Pocket Guide
Learn how to use the 2010 ADA Standards PDF Pocket Guide
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Links > Nonprofit Organization
Rebuilding Together Twin Cities - Minneapolis, MN
Access for Always Program provides larger, contractor-delivered environmental home modifications such as doorway widening and kitchen or bathroom renovations to enable aging-in-place and...
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Research and History > Research Documents > Exhibit Design Relating to Low Vision and Blindness Summary Report: Research on Effective Use of Tactile Exhibits with Touch Activated Audio Description for the Blind and Low Vision Audience
Introduction
As they began to crisscross the world, they collected and brought home objects, “curiosities,” from faraway places… souvenirs of their travels....
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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
M301.2.1 Transfer Surface Height
The limitations with these types of tables are that they are typically designed to accommodate >400 lb patients while performing sub-millimeter diagnostic positioning....
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Legal Documents > United States of America v. Hilton Worldwide Inc. - Consent Decree
25. RESERVATIONS SYSTEM
(d) The Parties recognize that the Reservations System currently accommodates only a limited number of room types due to capacity limits of the software, and that the inventory information...
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2022 California Standards
3. Medical Diagnostic Equipment
The NPRM is open for public comment on Regulations.gov until August 31, 2023. More information is available in the Federal Register notice)....
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2022 California Standards
5. Transportation Vehicles
The Access Board issued an advance notice for public commend on an update of guidelines for rail cars on February 14, 2020. ...
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
AJW Architectural Products U648 Series C-fold/Multifold Towel Dispenser & Waste Receptacle Combination w/ Extended Waste - Recessed
Receptacle is held in place by pin tumbler lock.
Hinges: Full length, stainless steel piano type hinge.
Locks: Pin tumbler commercial quality....
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
Mockett SDH1-SSS Sliding Door Hardware Set
Mounting brackets are anchored to the wall, holding the bar in place....