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 > 2010 California Standards for Accessible Design (excerpts relating to Safe Harbors only)
1129B.3, Item 2
One in every eight accessible spaces, but not less than one, shall be served by a loading and unloading access aisle 96 inches (2438 mm) wide minimum placed on the side opposite the driver's...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Technical Bulletin: Ground and Floor Surfaces
What materials may satisfy ADAAG requirements?
Others-- for example, walkoff mats placed on lobby floors during rainy weather-- do much to reduce the chance of slipping on a wet floor....
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Additional Access Publications > Emergency Evacuation Planning Guide For People with Disabilities
Mobility
Typical problems include maneuvering through narrow spaces, going up or down steep paths, moving over rough or uneven surfaces, using toilet and bathing facilities, reaching and seeing items placed...
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Research and History > Regulations and Standards History > Stabilized Engineered Wood Fiber for Accessible Trails
Bonded Bridle Path Installation
For both systems, the layer of EWF placed on the soil surface was 0.05 to 0.07 m (2 to 3 in.) deep and was raked smooth....
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Additional Access Publications > Social Security Administration Guide: Alternate Text for Images
How this guide is organized
Therefore, in place of alt-text, we also added invisible text stating “sample image for this section.”...
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Rulemaking Process Documents > NPRMS > 36 CFR Part 1194 - Proposed Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Standards and Guidelines NPRM - Preamble
408.1 General (Section-by-Section Analysis)
., ICT that is not intended to be moved once put in place), and, consequently, would not generally apply to telecommunications equipment subject to the 255 Guidelines—such as cable modems...
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Additional Access Publications > Using a Fitness Center Does Not Have to be an Exercise in Frustration: Tips for People with Mobility and Visual Disabilities
3.5 Other Tips for Increasing Access
Think about where you will safely place your animal when you are using the equipment or swimming....
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Additional Access Publications > A Guide to Planning Accessible Meetings
Recommendations for Buffet Meals
Servers should be stationed at each item along the buffet to describe the food and place items on the plate....
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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 > 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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Corada Voices > General Comments or Questions
Paperwork Perfection: Best Orders and Shipping Apps for Invoices and Packing Slips
By: TheSaaSHub SEO
You can set it to automatically deliver a PDF invoice to the customer via email the moment the order is placed. This reduces "Can I get a receipt?" support tickets to near zero....
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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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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)
Stowage of Wheelchairs and Mobility Aids
This is a fair comment; we have changed the language to say that such luggage must be placed on the carrier’s next flight....
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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)
382.51 What requirements must carriers meet concerning the accessibility of airport facilities?
high-contrast) on all televisions and other audio-visual displays providing safety, information, or entertainment content in those portions of the airport that are open to the general public...
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 28 CFR Part 36 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations - Movie Theaters; Movie Captioning and Audio Description Final Rule
C. Availability of Captioning and Audio Description
See Michael Karagosian, Update on Digital Cinema Support for Those with Disabilities: April 2013, available at http://www.mkpe.com/publications/d-cinema/misc/disabilities_update.php...
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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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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....
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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 employers require employees to have periodic medical examinations?
(Question 18)
No, with very limited exceptions for employees who work in positions affecting public safety, such as police officers, firefighters, or airline pilots....