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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Links > Nonprofit Organization
The Carl and Ruth Shapiro Family National Center for Accessible Media (NCAM)
The Carl and Ruth Shapiro Family National Center for Accessible Media (NCAM) at Boston public broadcaster WGBH is a research and development facility dedicated to addressing barriers to...
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2013 California Standards for Accessible Design Pocket Guide
11B-410.8 Restriction sign
A sign complying with Section 11B-703.5 _|Signs; Visual Characters|_ shall be posted in a conspicuous place at each landing and within the platform enclosure stating “No Freight” and include...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > 2016 ADA CHECKLIST FOR POLLING PLACES
Sloped Surfaces
Place the level on the sloped surface in the direction you wish to measure....
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Common Problems Arising in the Installation of Accessible Pedestrian Signals
Issue 13: Stub poles
Remedy: In a similar location, shown in Figure 16, a stub pole was installed within five feet of the crosswalk in order to place the APS in a usable location....
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2010 California Standards for Accessible Design (excerpts relating to Safe Harbors only)
1129B.3, Item 2
One in every eight accessible spaces, but not less than one, shall be served by a loading and unloading access aisle 96 inches (2438 mm) wide minimum placed on the side opposite the driver's...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Technical Bulletin: Ground and Floor Surfaces
What materials may satisfy ADAAG requirements?
Others-- for example, walkoff mats placed on lobby floors during rainy weather-- do much to reduce the chance of slipping on a wet floor....
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Additional Access Publications > Emergency Evacuation Planning Guide For People with Disabilities
Mobility
Typical problems include maneuvering through narrow spaces, going up or down steep paths, moving over rough or uneven surfaces, using toilet and bathing facilities, reaching and seeing items placed...
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Research and History > Regulations and Standards History > Stabilized Engineered Wood Fiber for Accessible Trails
Bonded Bridle Path Installation
For both systems, the layer of EWF placed on the soil surface was 0.05 to 0.07 m (2 to 3 in.) deep and was raked smooth....
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Additional Access Publications > Social Security Administration Guide: Alternate Text for Images
How this guide is organized
Therefore, in place of alt-text, we also added invisible text stating “sample image for this section.”...
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Rulemaking Process Documents > NPRMS > 36 CFR Part 1194 - Proposed Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Standards and Guidelines NPRM - Preamble
408.1 General (Section-by-Section Analysis)
., ICT that is not intended to be moved once put in place), and, consequently, would not generally apply to telecommunications equipment subject to the 255 Guidelines—such as cable modems...
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Additional Access Publications > Using a Fitness Center Does Not Have to be an Exercise in Frustration: Tips for People with Mobility and Visual Disabilities
3.5 Other Tips for Increasing Access
Think about where you will safely place your animal when you are using the equipment or swimming....
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Additional Access Publications > A Guide to Planning Accessible Meetings
Recommendations for Buffet Meals
Servers should be stationed at each item along the buffet to describe the food and place items on the plate....
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2016 California Standards for Accessible Design Pocket Guide - Eff. Jan. 1, 2017
11B-410.8 Restriction sign
A sign complying with Section 11B-703.5 _|Signs; Visual Characters|_ shall be posted in a conspicuous place at each landing and within the platform enclosure stating “No Freight” and include...
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Federal Documents > Preamble to Standards > 36 CFR Part 1195 Standards for Accessible Medical Diagnostic Equipment - Preamble
2. Equipment Clearances for Breast Platforms
Advisory Committee noted that mammography equipment presents a unique challenge for individuals seated in wheelchairs because the mammography exam requires the patient’s breasts to be placed...
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Additional Access Publications > Emergency Evacuation Planning Guide For People with Disabilities
OVERVIEW
The NFPA Emergency Evacuation Planning Guide for People with Disabilities was developed in response to the emphasis that has been placed on the need to properly address the emergency procedure...
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Research and History > Regulations and Standards History > Stabilized Engineered Wood Fiber for Accessible Trails
Trail Study Sites
A lightweight landscaping geotextile fabric was placed on the sand and drainage rock. Handfuls of sand were thrown on the fabric to keep the wind from blowing it out of place....
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2016 California Standards for Accessible Design Pocket Guide - Eff. Jan. 1, 2017
11B-604.8.1.2 Doors
A door pull complying with Section 11B-404.2.7 shall be placed on both sides of the door near the latch....
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Links > Independent Living
Wyoming Services for Independent Living - Cody, Lander, and Rock Springs, WY
In addition, the WSIL offers resources on issues related to disability, which is available to the public....
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Links > Travel/Recreation
Children's Harbor
In 1987, Ben and Luanne Russell began dreaming of building a place for children and families on Lake Martin on property provided by Russell Lands....
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Legal Documents > KIROLA v. THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO
d) RecPark Program
In addition, it accommodates each individual access request it receives from club members who actually use the garden. Id....
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2012 Florida Accessibility Code
2012 Florida Accessibility Code for Building Construction Pocket Guide
There are a few places where the requirements between the standards and the regulations differ. In these cases, the regulations prevail....
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Links > Nonprofit Organization
Rebuilding Together Pacific County - Ocean Park, WA
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
FacingDisability.com
It is the only place on the web where you can see and hear the most important answers to the questions everybody asks....
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Links > State Department or Agency
Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)
TDLR's Vision: To be the leader in public service by creating innovative, low cost licensing and regulatory best practices, and cultivating employees who provide exceptional customer service...