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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Corada Voices > General Comments or Questions
Preserving elevator access in building where it might not be required.
By: Amy Robertson
Specifically, would the prohibition on reducing access (202.3.1) prohibit this, or is it OK because 206.2.3 would likely not require the elevator in the first place?...
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Federal Documents > Preamble to Guidelines > 36 CFR Part 1192 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accessibility Guidelines for Transportation Vehicles (2016 Non-Rail Vehicle Guidelines) - Preamble
II. Rulemaking History
OTRBs, for example, were not required to provide public address systems, stop request systems, or exterior signage identifying destinations or routes....
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Federal Documents > Preamble to Regulations > 36 CFR Part 1193 Telecommunications Act (Section 255) Accessibility Guidelines - Preamble
Paragraph (e) Availability of auditory information for people who are hard of hearing (Section-by-Section Analysis)
The majority of comments from persons who are hard of hearing reported having trouble using public pay telephones because of inadequate receiver amplification levels....
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Expanding Your Market: Tax Incentives for Businesses
Expanding Your Market: Tax Incentives for Businesses
Tax Incentives Forms and Publications
Visit the Internal Revenue Service website at www.irs.gov or call 800-829-3676 (voice); 800-829-4059 (TTY) to order the necessary business forms...
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2012 Texas Accessibility Standards
232.1 General
(1) New construction of jails, prisons, and other detention and correctional facilities shall comply with the 2010 Standards except that public entities shall provide accessible mobility...
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Legal Documents > WILLITS, et al v. CITY OF LOS ANGELES - Settlement Agreement and Release of Claims
14. Access and Construction Database
improvements to pedestrian pathways, capital improvement projects by the City involving alterations or improvements to pedestrian pathways, and significant construction projects by private or public...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > DOJ/DOE Joint Publication: Frequently Asked Questions on Effective Communication for Students with Hearing, Vision, or Speech Disabilities in Public Elementary and Secondary Schools
5. What does it mean for auxiliary aids and services to be provided in “accessible formats, in a timely manner, and in such a way as to protect the privacy and independence” of a student with a disability?
The Title II regulations require that when a public school is providing auxiliary aids and services that are necessary to ensure effective communication, they must be provided in “accessible...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Questions and Answers: Transportation Services for Individuals with Disabilities
QUESTION: WHEN A RAIL OPERATOR CONSTRUCTS A NEW STATION PLATFORM OR ALTERS AN EXISTING STATION PLATFORM, DOES 49 CFR PART 37 REQUIRE THE RAIL OPERATOR ENSURE THAT THE PLATFORM IS AT LEAST 8 INCHES ABOVE TOP OF RAIL, EVEN IF THE RAILROAD OPERATOR WILL PROVIDE ACCESSIBILITY CONSISTENT WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 37.42?
ANSWER:
Public entities, such as Amtrak and commuter operators, must construct a new facility for use in designated public transportation so that it is readily accessible to and...
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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)
203.9 Employee Work Areas
Consequently, the original guidelines distinguished spaces used only as employee work areas from public use and common use spaces, which are fully subject to access requirements....
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Links > Federal Department or Agency
U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Construction & Facilities Management Technical Information Library (TIL)
The Technical Information Library (TIL) contains technical publications related to the planning, design, leasing, and construction of VA facilities. ...
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
R&D Workshop Trim-A-Slab Expansion Joint Repair
Once the cement had cured, it remained to accommodate movement of the slab as it is heated in summer and cooled in winter....
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
Hoyer Presence Heavy-Duty Lift
With its outstanding lift range, the Presence can accommodate lifts from the floor, as well as transfers to higher surfaces....
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
Williams Sound PPA 457 NET PRO PERSONAL PA® PRO FM ASSISTIVE LISTENING SYSTEM
The system is expandable, accommodating any number of listeners....
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
SuperDeck Fishing Dock & Deck
Impervious to Gas and Oil Spills
Wheel Chair Accessible
Your Fishing Pier will benefit from these exclusive Superdeck features:
• Five foot wide panels easily accommodate...
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
Cybex Total Access Leg Extension Exercise Machine
Accommodates people of all abilities on the same gym floor.
Meet the needs of exercise enthusiasts who have cognitive, sensory or physical impairments....
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Legal Documents > SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND PALACE SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT, LLC, REGARDING THE PALACE OF AUBURN HILLS
C. Toilet Rooms:
PSE shall provide three (3) accessible men's toilet rooms and four (4) accessible women's toilet rooms on the Concourse Level to accommodate patrons with disabilities utilizing the suites...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Guidance Questions and Answers Concerning 49 CFR Part 39, ADA Rules Concerning Passenger Vessels
QUESTION: WHAT INFORMATION ARE PVOs RESPONSIBLE FOR PROVIDING TO PASSENGERS WITH DISABILITIES CONCERNING ACCESSIBILITY MATTERS?
., whether a foreign tourist attraction or restaurant at which a tour bus is stopping makes adequate accommodations for passengers with disabilities)....
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Research and History > Research Documents > Independent Wheelchair Transfers in the Built Environment: How Transfer Setup Impacts Performance Phase 2: Final Report
Transfer Heights
Based on the results of this study, it is estimated that the current standards would accommodate close to the 25th percentile of WMD users (approximately 75%) who can independently transfer...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Air Carrier Access Act Technical Assistance Manual (2005)
H. Your Obligation to Provide Services and Equipment
passenger with a disability with courtesy and respect at all times by keeping the passenger informed about any problems or delays in providing personnel or equipment in connection with an accommodation...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Air Carrier Access Act Technical Assistance Manual (2005)
A. Aircraft Accessibility
In order to assist passengers with a disability, it is important for you to have some understanding of how aircraft have been made accessible to accommodate those passengers....
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State and Local Documents > Guidelines > Accessibility Guidebook for Outdoor Recreation and Trails
Tent Pads and Tent Platforms
Designers may want to provide a range of tent pad or platform sizes to accommodate a variety of tents....
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Links > Nonprofit Organization
Rebuilding Together Washington DC - Washington, DC
Repairs help those who would be otherwise unable to make them (for financial and/or physical reasons) to continue living independently in warmth and safety and to age in place....
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Links > Nonprofit Organization
Rebuilding Together Muscatine - Muscatine, IA
More and more families are placed in the position of choosing between vital necessities over essential home repairs and modifications....
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Links > Independent Living
Disability Action Center NW (DAC) - Moscow, Post Falls, Lewiston, ID
Our board strives to create a compassionate and accessible place for people with disabilities....