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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Research and History > Research Documents > Anthropometry of Wheeled Mobility Project: Final Report
4.3.5 Turning clearance
The accommodation models and our recommendations are addressed individually below. In general, standards should give some guidance on where each of these turning spaces should be used....
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Legal Documents > SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND THE CITY OF FALLON, NEVADA
I. BACKGROUND
Department requires applicants to answer the following inquiry: “Are you capable of performing the job duties (as outlined in the job description) required of the position without assistance or accommodation...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > ADA Compliance BRIEF: Restriping Parking Spaces (2015)
Additional Features of Van-Accessible Parking Spaces
Vertical clearance of 98 inches minimum to accommodate van height at the vehicle parking space, the adjacent access aisle, and on the vehicular route to and from the van-accessible space...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Guide to the ADA Standards
Dimensions for Adults and Children [§102]
The ADA Standards do not require provision of additional accessible elements in order to separately accommodate both children and adults, although doing so may be advisable in mixed use...
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2019 California Standards
11B-405.7.5 Doorways
Where a door swings onto a ramp landing width, additional ramp landing length as specified may be necessary to accommodate a clear level area for the wheelchair user to clear the door swing...
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Rebuilding Together Washington DC - Washington, DC
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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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Disability Action Center NW (DAC) - Moscow, Post Falls, Lewiston, ID
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 24 CFR Part 100—Supplement to Notice of Fair Housing Accessibility Guidelines: Questions and Answers about the Guidelines
Supplementary Information:
Accessible common and public use areas.
Requirement 3. Usable doors (usable by a person in a wheelchair).
Requirement 4....
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Federal Documents > Preamble to Standards > 36 CFR Part 1194 Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility Standards (Section 508 Standards) - Preamble
General Issues
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Links > Independent Living
Disability Network Oakland & Macomb (DNOM) - Clinton Township and Southfield, MI
Reasonable accommodation will be provided upon notification or request....
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Links > Independent Living
Assisted Living Directory - Louisiana Assisted Living Facilities & Senior Care
The physical accommodations of an assisted living facility may come as an apartment unit, a single or shared room unit with private or area baths....
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NewVision™ Curb Ramp Inventory System (NVCRIS)
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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?
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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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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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