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 1195 Proposed Accessibility Standards for Medical Diagnostic Equipment NPRM - Preamble
Transfer Surface Size: Equipment Used by Patients in Supine, Prone, or Side-Lying Position (M301.2.2)
A transfer surface is permitted to be contoured; however, the minimum dimensions would have to fit within the contoured surface and cannot be reduced to accommodate an asymmetrical shape...
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Federal Documents > Preamble to Standards > 36 CFR Part 1195 Standards for Accessible Medical Diagnostic Equipment - Preamble
III. Summary of Comments
The Access Board sought public input on what other barriers affect the accessibility and usability of medical diagnostic equipment. NPRM, 77 FR at 6919, question 2....
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Research and History > Research Documents > Exhibit Design Relating to Low Vision and Blindness: Current Media Technology, Appropriate Application of Technology, Future Research Needs
Appropriate Situational Applications of Technology
controls
Device and content management system which enables fast-turnaround content creation and adaptation, authored by museum staff or variety of vendor(s) to enable access at first public...
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Research and History > Regulations and Standards History > Equality of Opportunity: The Making of the Americans with Disabilities Act
Moving to the House Floor
By setting a dollar cap, persons with disabilities might insist on 10 percent of their income as a mandatory level of accommodation, when much less might be needed....
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Additional Access Publications > Proceedings of: Workshop on Improving Building Design for Persons with Low Vision
Research Issues
And then I think all of this also – another message that can come out, is that it’s not just going to benefit individuals with low vision; but it could benefit the public at large....
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Products and Additional Resources > Disability Etiquette > Tips for Interacting with People with Disabilities
Disability Savvy Quiz
If you are not sure, place a “?” next to your answer.
Disability is a very common characteristic and occurrence within the human condition....
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State and Local Documents > Guidelines > Accessibility Guidebook for Outdoor Recreation and Trails
Conditions for an Exception in FSTAG
Public lands provide a wide variety of recreational experiences, from highly developed areas that offer plenty of conveniences and opportunities to relax with family and friends, to wilderness...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Title III Technical Assistance Manual (with 1994 supplement)
III-4.6100 Examinations
examinations, examinations for admission to trade or professional schools, and licensing examinations such as bar exams, examinations for medical licenses, or examinations for certified public...
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Links > Independent Living
Assisted Living Directory - New Jersey Assisted Living Facilities & Senior Care
Assisted Living Directory has developed this page to provide a helpful and accurate place for seniors, families and caregivers to research assisted living facility options through out New...
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Webinars, Videos, and Training > Spirit of the ADA
Make A Hero - 'The Movement' - Adaptive Sports Film
MAKE A HERO MISSION: Inspiring national momentum for adaptive sports - through the creation of adaptive sports films and media content - Make A Hero grows awareness, educates the public,...
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Federal Documents > Preamble to Regulations > 36 CFR Part 1193 Telecommunications Act (Section 255) Accessibility Guidelines - Preamble
Section 1193.37 Information pass-through [1193.27 in the NPRM] (Section-by-Section Analysis)
However, the statute places the responsibility for compatibility on the telecommunications equipment and customer premises equipment manufacturer and neither the Telecommunications Act nor...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Cities and Counties: First Steps Toward Solving Common ADA Problems
Common Problems with Toilet Rooms
Ø The "accessible" toilet is placed too close or too far from the wall or stall divider.
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2010 California Standards for Accessible Design (excerpts relating to Safe Harbors only)
1117B.5.7
Where there is no wall space on the latch side, including at double leaf doors, signs shall be placed on the nearest adjacent wall, preferably on the right....
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Federal Documents > Standards > ABA Accessibility Standard for GSA Facilities Pocket Guide
F202.5 Alterations to Qualified Historic Buildings and Facilities
proposed Federal or federally assisted undertaking consider the effect of the action on buildings and facilities listed in or eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places...
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Rulemaking Process Documents > Committee Activity and Reports > Recommendations on Standards for the Design of Medical Diagnostic Equipment for Adults with Disabilities, Advisory Committee Final Report
M301.2.3 Transfer Sides
This places the position at a desirable location along the length of the stretcher side so as when the transfer is completed, the patient is in the correct location relative to the articulation...
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Additional Access Publications > Social Security Administration Guide: Alternate Text for Images
Charts, diagrams and illustrations
Placing longer text and data in the main text or via a ‘view details’ show/hide button is the preferred alternative....
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > ADA Checklist for Emergency Shelters
1. Sloped Surfaces
Place the level on the sloped surface in the direction you wish to measure....
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2013 California Standards for Accessible Design Pocket Guide
11B-604.3.2 Overlap
When the door to the toilet room is placed directly in front of the water closet, the water closet cannot overlap the required maneuvering clearance for the door inside the room....
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Federal Documents > Preamble to Guidelines > 36 CFR Part 1191 ABA Accessibility Guidelines, Outdoor Developed Areas - Preamble
1011.2.1 Size and Location
All sides of picnic tables are generally usable, unless the picnic table is placed against a rock or tree that renders the side against the rock or tree not usable....
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Federal Documents > Preamble to Guidelines > 36 CFR Part 1191 ABA Accessibility Guidelines, Outdoor Developed Areas - Preamble
1011.3 Operable Parts
features to comply with the technical requirements for the height of operable parts in 309.3 of the Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Guidelines, which require operable parts to be placed...
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 36 CFR Part 1193 Telecommunications Act (Section 255) Accessibility Guidelines
Paragraph (f) (Advisory Guidance)
The most straight-forward solution to this problem is to place the controls where they can be easily reached with minimal changes to body position....
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Additional Access Publications > Emergency Health Information
Communication / Devices / Equipment / Other
Find a quiet place for us to communicate. Be patient! Ask me to repeat or spell out what I am saying if you do not understand me!...
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2013 California Standards for Accessible Design Pocket Guide
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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Additional Access Publications > Emergency Travel Safety Tips for Overnight Stays
In Your Guest Room:
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7.2.4 Proceed with care down to the ground level.
7.2.5 If you must escape through smoke, thoroughly soak a towel and place it over your head/mouth/nose....