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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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2019 California Standards
EQUIVALENT FACILITATION
verify that the designs, products or technologies actually result in substantially equivalent or greater accessibility and usability for people with all disability types who would have been accommodated...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Appendix to 29 CFR Part 1630—Interpretive Guidance on Title I of the Americans With Disabilities Act
Section 1630.2(j)(1)(iii) Substantial Limitation Should Not Be Primary Object of Attention; Extensive Analysis Not Needed
individual with a disability rather than the merits of discrimination claims, such as whether adverse decisions were impermissibly made by the employer on the basis of disability, reasonable accommodations...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Title I Technical Assistance Manual
9.2 Is a Worker Injured on the Job Protected by the ADA?
S/he also must be able to perform the essential functions of a job currently held or desired, with or without an accommodation....
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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
5.2.1.1 Transfer Surface Width Recommendations for M301
The results of the AWM Project indicated that a seating surface could have a width of 28 inches and accommodate the 95th percentile of the population of wheeled mobility device users studied...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Questions and Answers: Transportation Services for Individuals with Disabilities
1. Question: What is the minimum width needed for a non-level boarding railroad passenger station platform to meet the accessibility requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)?
We have received questions from entities constructing or altering platforms regarding the minimum platform width needed to accommodate passengers using such mobility aid devices....
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Rulemaking Process Documents > Other Documents > 28 CFR Parts 35 and 36 Amendment of ADA Title II and Title III Regulations To Implement ADA Amendments Act of 2008 - Final Rule
Sections 35.108(d)(1)(viii) and 36.105(d)(1)(viii)—Determination Made Without Regard to the Ameliorative Effects of Mitigating Measures
measures may not be considered in determining whether an individual has a covered disability, they may be considered in determining whether an individual is entitled to specific testing accommodations...
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Rulemaking Process Documents > NPRMS > 36 CFR Part 1195 Proposed Accessibility Standards for Medical Diagnostic Equipment NPRM - Preamble
Transfer Surface Size: Equipment Used by Patients in Supine, Prone, or Side-Lying Position (M301.2.2)
A transfer surface is permitted to be contoured; however, the minimum dimensions would have to fit within the contoured surface and cannot be reduced to accommodate an asymmetrical shape...
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Links > Independent Living
Theatre Access NYC
blind, who cannot climb stairs or who require aisle seating or wheelchair locations, who are on the autism spectrum or have other developmental or cognitive disabilities now have one great place...
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Links > Employment
National Technical Assistance Center on Blindness and Visual Impairment
The National Technical Assistance Center on Blindness and Visual Impairment (NTAC-BVI) is the place to go to get information about hiring, retaining and promoting your employees who have...
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Links > Independent Living
Linking Employment, Abilities and Potential (LEAP) - Cleveland, OH
CILs are non-residential places of action and coalition where persons with disabilities learn and develop necessary skills, empowering them to make their own life choices....
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Links > Independent Living
Assisted Living Directory - Vermont Assisted Living Facilities & Senior Care
According to the DAIL – “Assisted Living Facilities are state licensed residences that combine housing, health and supportive services to support resident independence and aging in place...
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Federal Documents > Preamble to Standards > 36 CFR Part 1195 Standards for Accessible Medical Diagnostic Equipment - Preamble
III. Summary of Comments
The Access Board sought public input on what other barriers affect the accessibility and usability of medical diagnostic equipment. NPRM, 77 FR at 6919, question 2....
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Research and History > Research Documents > Exhibit Design Relating to Low Vision and Blindness: Current Media Technology, Appropriate Application of Technology, Future Research Needs
Appropriate Situational Applications of Technology
controls
Device and content management system which enables fast-turnaround content creation and adaptation, authored by museum staff or variety of vendor(s) to enable access at first public...
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Research and History > Regulations and Standards History > Equality of Opportunity: The Making of the Americans with Disabilities Act
Moving to the House Floor
By setting a dollar cap, persons with disabilities might insist on 10 percent of their income as a mandatory level of accommodation, when much less might be needed....
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Additional Access Publications > Proceedings of: Workshop on Improving Building Design for Persons with Low Vision
Research Issues
And then I think all of this also – another message that can come out, is that it’s not just going to benefit individuals with low vision; but it could benefit the public at large....
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Title III Technical Assistance Manual (with 1994 supplement)
III-4.6100 Examinations
examinations, examinations for admission to trade or professional schools, and licensing examinations such as bar exams, examinations for medical licenses, or examinations for certified public...
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Products and Additional Resources > Disability Etiquette > Tips for Interacting with People with Disabilities
Disability Savvy Quiz
If you are not sure, place a “?” next to your answer.
Disability is a very common characteristic and occurrence within the human condition....
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State and Local Documents > Guidelines > Accessibility Guidebook for Outdoor Recreation and Trails
Conditions for an Exception in FSTAG
Public lands provide a wide variety of recreational experiences, from highly developed areas that offer plenty of conveniences and opportunities to relax with family and friends, to wilderness...
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Webinars, Videos, and Training > Spirit of the ADA
Make A Hero - 'The Movement' - Adaptive Sports Film
MAKE A HERO MISSION: Inspiring national momentum for adaptive sports - through the creation of adaptive sports films and media content - Make A Hero grows awareness, educates the public,...
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Links > Independent Living
Assisted Living Directory - New Jersey Assisted Living Facilities & Senior Care
Assisted Living Directory has developed this page to provide a helpful and accurate place for seniors, families and caregivers to research assisted living facility options through out New...
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Federal Documents > Preamble to Regulations > 36 CFR Part 1193 Telecommunications Act (Section 255) Accessibility Guidelines - Preamble
Section 1193.37 Information pass-through [1193.27 in the NPRM] (Section-by-Section Analysis)
However, the statute places the responsibility for compatibility on the telecommunications equipment and customer premises equipment manufacturer and neither the Telecommunications Act nor...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Cities and Counties: First Steps Toward Solving Common ADA Problems
Common Problems with Toilet Rooms
Ø The "accessible" toilet is placed too close or too far from the wall or stall divider.
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2010 California Standards for Accessible Design (excerpts relating to Safe Harbors only)
1117B.5.7
Where there is no wall space on the latch side, including at double leaf doors, signs shall be placed on the nearest adjacent wall, preferably on the right....