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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Rulemaking Process Documents > NPRMS > 36 CFR Part 1190, Proposed Accessibility Guidelines for Pedestrian Facilities in the Public Right-of-Way: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM)
R305.1.4 Size
At boarding platforms for buses and rail vehicles, detectable warning surfaces shall extend the full length of the public use areas of the platform....
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2012 Texas Accessibility Standards
206.7.5 Existing Site Constraints
For example, a new building constructed between and connected to two existing buildings may have insufficient space to coordinate floor levels and also to provide ramped entry from the public...
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Rulemaking Process Documents > NPRMS > 28 CFR Part 36 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations and in Commercial Facilities NPRM: Preamble (2008 Title III NPRM Preamble)
Withdrawal of Outstanding NPRMs
With the publication of this NPRM, the Department is withdrawing three outstanding NPRMs: the joint NPRM of the Department and the Access Board dealing with children's facilities, published...
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Rulemaking Process Documents > NPRMS > 28 CFR Part 35 Title II Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) - Preamble (published 2008)
Withdrawal of Outstanding NPRMs
With the publication of this NPRM, the Department is withdrawing three outstanding NPRMs: The joint NPRM of the Department and the Access Board dealing with children's facilities, published...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Revised ADA Requirements: Ticket Sales
Staff Training
Other paid or volunteer staff who interact with the public (e.g., ushers, event security) should also be trained....
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2013 California Standards for Accessible Design Pocket Guide
PROFESSIONAL OFFICE OF A HEALTH CARE PROVIDER
location where a person or entity, regulated by the State to provide professional services related to the physical or mental health of an individual, makes such services available to the public...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > ADAAG Manual
Scoping [4.1.3(12)]
Scoping [4.1.3(12)]
ADAAG covers fixed or built-in storage facilities in public or common use spaces and requires access to at least one of "each type."...
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State and Local Documents > Guidelines > 2013 Forest Service Trail Accessibility Guidelines (FSTAG)
“Accessible Trail” is a term to avoid
While such grades are understandable in challenging terrain as hiking paths selected by choice, the general public’s expectation of an “accessible” pathway is that it have a gentle grade...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Frequently Asked Questions about Service Animals and the ADA
RESOURCES
For people with disabilities, this publication is available in alternate formats.
Duplication of this document is encouraged.
July 2015...
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Additional Access Publications > Accessible Health Care Briefs: CHOOSING AND NEGOTIATING AN ACCESSIBLE FACILITY LOCATION
Accessible Health Care Briefs: CHOOSING AND NEGOTIATING AN ACCESSIBLE FACILITY LOCATION
Disclaimer: The Center for Disabilities Issues and the Health Professions does not endorse nor profit in whole nor in part, from any manufacturer or vendor whose equipment appears in this publication...
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Federal Documents > Standards > Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards (UFAS)
4.1.4(12) STORAGE
Distribution transformers
Cement in bags
Electrical insulators
Gypsum board
Inert pigments
Dry insecticides
Application
All areas for which the intended use will require public...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Guide to the ADA Standards
Do the exceptions for accessible routes between stories apply to facilities that are only partially occupied by entities not permitted the exception, such as health care facility or shopping center?
that have less than 3,000 square feet per story excluding the professional offices of health care providers, shopping centers and malls with at least 5 sales or rental establishments, and public...
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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)
Plain Language Instructions
The Department operates a toll-free ADA Information Line (800) 514–0301 (voice); (800) 514–0383 (TTY) that the public is welcome to call at any time to obtain assistance in understanding...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Title II Technical Assistance Manual
II-3.4100 Separate programs
A public entity may offer separate or special programs when necessary to provide individuals with disabilities an equal opportunity to benefit from the programs....
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Title II Technical Assistance Manual
4) Medical or health care facilities
4) Medical or health care facilities ADAAG: In medical care facilities, all public and common use areas must be accessible....
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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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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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Links > Independent Living
Southern Tier Independence Center (STIC) - Binghamton, NY
people with disabilities have the right to: choose with whom and where they live; work in a competitive job at a fair wage; plan their own social activities; worship where they wish; use public...
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Fulton County - Diversity and Civil Rights Compliance Officer II
Preferred Qualifications: Master's Degree in Human Resources, Construction Management or Architecture and work experience in a public sector environment. ...
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Links > Nonprofit Organization
Rebuilding Together Miami-Dade - Coral Gables, FL
Rebuilding Together has programs dedicated to energy efficiency, veteran's housing, aging in place and gulf coast reconstruction....
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Links > Nonprofit Organization
Rebuilding Together Of the Palm Beaches - West Palm Beach, FL
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
Assisted Living Directory - Kansas Assisted Living Facilities & Senior Care
in Kansas will care for 6 or more individuals who may need personal care, and may need “supervised nursing care to compensate for activities of daily living limitations and in which the place...