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 > 2016 California Standards for Accessible Design Pocket Guide - Eff. Jan. 1, 2017
11B-410.8 Restriction sign
A sign complying with Section 11B-703.5 _|Signs; Visual Characters|_ shall be posted in a conspicuous place at each landing and within the platform enclosure stating “No Freight” and include...
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Links > Nonprofit Organization
The Carl and Ruth Shapiro Family National Center for Accessible Media (NCAM)
The Carl and Ruth Shapiro Family National Center for Accessible Media (NCAM) at Boston public broadcaster WGBH is a research and development facility dedicated to addressing barriers to...
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Federal Documents > Preamble to Standards > 36 CFR Part 1195 Standards for Accessible Medical Diagnostic Equipment - Preamble
2. Equipment Clearances for Breast Platforms
Advisory Committee noted that mammography equipment presents a unique challenge for individuals seated in wheelchairs because the mammography exam requires the patient’s breasts to be placed...
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Additional Access Publications > Emergency Evacuation Planning Guide For People with Disabilities
OVERVIEW
The NFPA Emergency Evacuation Planning Guide for People with Disabilities was developed in response to the emphasis that has been placed on the need to properly address the emergency procedure...
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Research and History > Regulations and Standards History > Stabilized Engineered Wood Fiber for Accessible Trails
Trail Study Sites
A lightweight landscaping geotextile fabric was placed on the sand and drainage rock. Handfuls of sand were thrown on the fabric to keep the wind from blowing it out of place....
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2016 California Standards for Accessible Design Pocket Guide - Eff. Jan. 1, 2017
11B-604.8.1.2 Doors
A door pull complying with Section 11B-404.2.7 shall be placed on both sides of the door near the latch....
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Links > Independent Living
Wyoming Services for Independent Living - Cody, Lander, and Rock Springs, WY
In addition, the WSIL offers resources on issues related to disability, which is available to the public....
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Links > Travel/Recreation
Children's Harbor
In 1987, Ben and Luanne Russell began dreaming of building a place for children and families on Lake Martin on property provided by Russell Lands....
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Legal Documents > KIROLA v. THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO
d) RecPark Program
In addition, it accommodates each individual access request it receives from club members who actually use the garden. Id....
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Links > Nonprofit Organization
Rebuilding Together Pacific County - Ocean Park, WA
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
FacingDisability.com
It is the only place on the web where you can see and hear the most important answers to the questions everybody asks....
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2012 Florida Accessibility Code
2012 Florida Accessibility Code for Building Construction Pocket Guide
There are a few places where the requirements between the standards and the regulations differ. In these cases, the regulations prevail....
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Links > State Department or Agency
Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)
TDLR's Vision: To be the leader in public service by creating innovative, low cost licensing and regulatory best practices, and cultivating employees who provide exceptional customer service...
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
Allegion Schlage S-Series Mechanical Locks with Tubular Interconnect
intent of ADA is that owners of certain types of buildings must remove barriers and provide people with disabilities with access equal to, or similar to, that available to the general public...
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Links > State Department or Agency
New Mexico Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (NMDVR)
partners to support the participant on the job;
Providing guidance on how to access employment-related laws such as the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) and accessing proper accommodations...
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Research and History > Research Documents > The Impact of Transfer Setup on the Performance of Independent Transfers: Phase I Final Report
Evaluation of transfers
A majority of our subjects (92% of the sample, CI[86%,96%]) managed a height at 22” (51cm) with no gap in place which is more similar to their own seat height....
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Legal Documents > KIROLA v. THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO
4. Maintenance Policies
A public entity's maintenance obligation is set forth in 28 C.F.R. § 35.133, which provides that public entities "shall maintain in operable working condition those features of facilities...
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Research and History > Research Documents > Visual Detection of Detectable Warning Materials by Pedestrians with Visual Impairments - Final Report
1.2 Background
Access Board, Draft Guidelines for Accessible Public Rights-of-Way (Washington, DC: 2002). Retrieved January 3, 2005, from the U.S....
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Protecting the Rights of Parents and Prospective Parents with Disabilities: Technical Assistance for State and Local Child Welfare Agencies and Courts
Need for This Technical Assistance
The supports and services provided and made available to nondisabled parents were not provided to this parent, and she was denied reasonable modifications to accommodate her disability. ...
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Corada Voices > General Comments or Questions
Advanced Dental Implants for Natural and Confident Smiles
By: Anuj Kumar
Dental implants act as artificial tooth roots, securely placed into the jawbone to support crowns or bridges. This method closely mimics natural teeth in both appearance and function....
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Corada Voices > General Comments or Questions
Why Your Interior Renovations Are Losing You Money
By: Larkin Landscape and Design
There is a stubborn myth in the housing market that the kitchen and master bath are the only places to spend money if you want to increase home value. That is outdated thinking....
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 28 CFR Part 36 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations and in Commercial Facilities (2010 ADA Title III Regulations with amendments issued through Dec. 2016)
Swimming pools, wading pools, saunas, and steam rooms. (Section-by-Section Analysis)
swimming pool lift or other options for pool access is readily achievable and can be accomplished without much difficulty or expense; and that the readily achievable standard already provides public...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Protecting the Rights of Parents and Prospective Parents with Disabilities: Technical Assistance for State and Local Child Welfare Agencies and Courts
Role of HHS and DOJ
In addition, both DOJ and HHS OCR enforce Title II of the ADA against public entities, including child welfare agencies and state courts....
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Federal Documents > Preamble to Regulations > 14 CFR Part 382 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in Air Travel (Air Carrier Access Act): Preamble and Section-by-Section Analysis (with amendments issued through July 2010)
E. Paperwork Reduction Act
The Department will pursue OMB approval for this requirement during the year between the publication and effective dates of the rule....