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
11B-206.6 Elevators
Elevators provided as a means of access within a private residence shall be installed so that they are not accessible to the general public or to other occupants of the building....
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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....
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Federal Documents > Standards > ABA Accessibility Standard for GSA Facilities Pocket Guide
F202.5 Alterations to Qualified Historic Buildings and Facilities
proposed Federal or federally assisted undertaking consider the effect of the action on buildings and facilities listed in or eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places...
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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
M301.2.3 Transfer Sides
This places the position at a desirable location along the length of the stretcher side so as when the transfer is completed, the patient is in the correct location relative to the articulation...
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Additional Access Publications > Social Security Administration Guide: Alternate Text for Images
Charts, diagrams and illustrations
Placing longer text and data in the main text or via a ‘view details’ show/hide button is the preferred alternative....
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > ADA Checklist for Emergency Shelters
1. Sloped Surfaces
Place the level on the sloped surface in the direction you wish to measure....
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2013 California Standards for Accessible Design Pocket Guide
11B-604.3.2 Overlap
When the door to the toilet room is placed directly in front of the water closet, the water closet cannot overlap the required maneuvering clearance for the door inside the room....
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Federal Documents > Preamble to Guidelines > 36 CFR Part 1191 ABA Accessibility Guidelines, Outdoor Developed Areas - Preamble
1011.2.1 Size and Location
All sides of picnic tables are generally usable, unless the picnic table is placed against a rock or tree that renders the side against the rock or tree not usable....
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Federal Documents > Preamble to Guidelines > 36 CFR Part 1191 ABA Accessibility Guidelines, Outdoor Developed Areas - Preamble
1011.3 Operable Parts
features to comply with the technical requirements for the height of operable parts in 309.3 of the Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Guidelines, which require operable parts to be placed...
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 36 CFR Part 1193 Telecommunications Act (Section 255) Accessibility Guidelines
Paragraph (f) (Advisory Guidance)
The most straight-forward solution to this problem is to place the controls where they can be easily reached with minimal changes to body position....
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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
B. Regulatory Flexibility Act
The Department sought public comment on this proposed certification and its underlying analysis, including the costs to small entities, but received no public comments on these issues....
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Federal Documents > Preamble to Regulations > 14 CFR Parts 382 and 399; 49 CFR Part 27 - Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in Air Travel: Accessibility of Web Sites and Automated Kiosks at U.S. Airports - Preamble
5. Other Issues—Federal Preemption
Citing provisions in DOT's 2008 final ACAA rule requiring airlines to provide interim accommodations and its intent stated in the rule's preamble for further rulemaking on inaccessible kiosks...
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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 > Standards > 2010 ADA Standards
Clear Floor Space: ADA Standard Section 606.2
Section 606.2 covers the current ADA Standards for clear floor space at lavatories and sinks.
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Federal Documents > Standards > 2010 ADA Standards
Spaces and Elements: ADA Standard Section 206.2.4
Section 206.2.4 covers the scoping requirements in the most current ADA Standards for accessible routes connecting spaces and elements within a building.
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Federal Documents > Standards > 2010 ADA Standards
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Standards and Guidelines: ADA Standard Section 7.
Review the updated information on the revisions to the ADA Standards regarding the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Standards and Guidelines.
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2022 California Standards
11B-201.1 Scope
However, common use and public use spaces such as recovery rooms, examination rooms, and cafeterias are not exempt from these requirements and must be accessible. ◼
[ADA Title II] §35.151...
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2022 California Standards
11B-232.2 General holding cells and general housing cells
Although these requirements do not specify that cells be accessible as a consequence of an alteration, title II of the ADA requires that each service, program, or activity conducted by a public...
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Links > Trade Organization
California Building Officials (CALBO)
Recognizing the public's trust bestowed upon individuals engaged in the administration and enforcement of building regulatory codes, the California Building Officials advocates commitment...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Accessible Play Areas - A Summary of Accessibility Guidelines for Play Areas
22. How can I get copies of the ASTM standards that apply to play areas?
for Impact Attenuation of Surfacing Materials Within the Use Zone of Playground Equipment
ASTM F 1487-01 Standard Consumer Safety Performance Specification for Playground Equipment for Public...
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Legal Documents > KIROLA v. THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO
2. Mayor's Disability Council
The purpose of the council is to ensure ADA compliance and to provide a public forum to discuss disability issues. RT 1593:10-2; DTX A35 [000003].
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