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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Federal Documents > Preamble to Standards > 36 CFR Part 1194 Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility Standards (Section 508 Standards) - Preamble
General Issues
On July 13, 2000, President Clinton signed into law the Military Construction Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2001 (Public Law 106-246) which included an amendment to section 508 of the...
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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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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?
., whether a foreign tourist attraction or restaurant at which a tour bus is stopping makes adequate accommodations for passengers with disabilities)....
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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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Products and Additional Resources > Products
Perkins Access Digital Accessibility Services
of the Rehabilitation Act by offering individualized assessments for any individual who has a disability and needs help determining what type of assistive technology solution would best accommodate...
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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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State and Local Documents > State Technical Assistance > Code Application Notice (CAN) 2-11B, 09-09-2014
11B-202 Existing buildings and facilities
Public telephones serving the area, and
5. Signs.
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Links > Federal Department or Agency
Social Security Administration (SSA)
For the public, we are the face of the government....
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Federal Documents > Preamble to Guidelines > 36 CFR Parts 1190 and 1191 ADA and ABA Accessibility Guidelines - Preamble (Discussion of Comments and Changes)
203.9 Employee Work Areas
Consequently, the original guidelines distinguished spaces used only as employee work areas from public use and common use spaces, which are fully subject to access requirements....
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Questions and Answers: Enforcement Guidance on Disability-Related Inquiries and Medical Examinations of Employees Under the ADA
May an employer ask all employees what prescription medications they are taking?
In limited circumstances, however, employers may be able to ask employees in positions affecting public safety about their use of medications that may affect their ability to perform essential...
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Federal Documents > Standards > ABA Accessibility Standard for GSA Facilities Pocket Guide
604.4 Seats
A water closet in a toilet room for a single occupant accessed only through a private office and not for common use or public use shall not be required to comply with 604.4.
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Federal Documents > Preamble to Guidelines > 36 CFR Parts 1190 and 1191 ADA and ABA Accessibility Guidelines - Preamble (Discussion of Comments and Changes)
215 Fire Alarm Systems
Provisions are included that are specific to public use and common use areas (215.2), work areas (215.3), transient lodging guest rooms (215.4), and residential dwelling units (215.5)....
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > ADA Best Practices Tool Kit for State and Local Governments
C. Preparation – Advance Planning for Emergencies and Disasters
Public officials, specialists from organizations such as the American Red Cross, and community members should work together to develop a comprehensive plan to prepare for emergencies....
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2013 California Standards for Accessible Design Pocket Guide
11B-406.5.12 Detectable warnings
Access Board's Note to Reader:
The Department of Transportation's ADA Standards require detectable warnings on curb ramps:
[ADA Title II - Public Transportation] 406.8 Detectable Warnings...
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Federal Documents > Standards > ABA Accessibility Standard for GSA Facilities Pocket Guide
607.4 Grab Bars
Grab bars shall not be required to be installed in a bathtub located in a bathing facility for a single occupant accessed only through a private office and not for common use or public use...
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Legal Documents > WILLITS, et al v. CITY OF LOS ANGELES - Settlement Terms
3. Access Request Program
Individual requests for program access fixes will be prioritized in residential neighborhoods or that are necessary to provide access to bus stops or other forms of public transit....
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Federal Documents > Preamble to Standards > 36 CFR Part 1195 Standards for Accessible Medical Diagnostic Equipment - Preamble
M302.1 General (Section-by-Section Analysis)
(Significant Changes – Exception from the Requirements of M302 for Weight Scales with Integral Seats), in response to public comment and evidence presented to the MDE Advisory Committee,...
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Federal Documents > Preamble to Regulations > 28 CFR Part 35, Appendix B: 1991 ADA Title II Regulations Preamble and Section-by-Section Analysis
§35.172 Resolution of Complaints
§35.172 Resolution of Complaints
Section 35.172 requires the designated agency to either resolve the complaint or issue to the complainant and the public entity a Letter of Findings containing...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > DOT Memorandum - Information and Action: ADA Transition Plan Process
Technical Assistance for Division Offices and States
In the meantime, please note that Division Civil Rights Specialists may share the minimum attributes with Local Public Agencies (LPAs) as needed....
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Rulemaking Process Documents > NPRMS > 28 CFR Part 35 Title II Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) - Preamble (published 2008)
Season tickets and multiple event tickets. (Section-by-Section Analysis)
The proposed rule provides that public entities must sell season tickets or tickets for multiple events for accessible seating in the same manner that such tickets are sold to those purchasing...