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 > Regulations > 34 CFR Part 104 Discrimination on the Basis of Disability in Federally Assisted Programs and Activities - Notice of Interpretation
Accessibility Standards in Title II Regulations Issued by DOJ
DOJ's Title II regulations prohibit exclusion from participation in or the denial of the benefits of services, programs, or activities, or other discrimination because a public entity's...
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2019 California Standards
ASTM
Impact Attenuation of Surface Systems Under and Around Playground Equipment
11B-1008.2.6.2
F1487-01: Standard Consumer Safety Performance Specification for Playground Equipment for Public...
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Rulemaking Process Documents > NPRMS > 36 CFR Part 1190, Proposed Accessibility Guidelines for Pedestrian Facilities in the Public Right-of-Way: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM)
Baseline
Baseline
All state transportation departments and most local transportation departments maintain design manuals and standard drawings for improvements in the public right-of-way....
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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
Application
by a reasonable modification of policies, practices, or procedures, or by the provision of auxiliary aids or services, the child welfare agency must take such mitigating actions.29 A public...
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Links > Federal Department or Agency
DOL Final Rule: Section 188 WIOA Nondiscrimination and Equal Opportunity Regulations (29 CFR Part 38)
Department of Labor's Civil Rights Center announces the publication of the Final Rule updating the Section 188 WIOA Nondiscrimination and Equal Opportunity Regulations (29 CFR Part 38)....
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Rulemaking Process Documents > Other Documents > 28 CFR Parts 35 and 36 Amendment of ADA Title II and Title III Regulations To Implement ADA Amendments Act of 2008 - Final Rule
Sections 35.108(d)(2) and 36.105(d)(2)—Predictable Assessments
See Public Law 110–325, sec. 2(b)(1), (5)....
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Research and History > Regulations and Standards History > Equality of Opportunity: The Making of the Americans with Disabilities Act
Building Support for S. 933
For example, he proposed more limited remedies and the exemption of religious groups from the public accommodations provisions....
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Links > State Department or Agency
District of Columbia Department on Disability Services (DDS): Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) Youth in Transition Services Unit
RSA works collaboratively with the local public, public charter and non-public schools to ensure an uninterrupted plan of services for students from the secondary education environment to...
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Links > Trade Organization
National Association for the Advancement of Orthotics and Prosthetics (NAAOP)
The National Association for the Advancement of Orthotics and Prosthetics is a non-profit trade association dedicated to educating the public and promoting public policy that is in the interest...
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
Dyson Airblade V Hand Dryer
Only Dyson Airblade™ hand dryers are certified hygienic by independent public health specialists, NSF international. No other hand dryers meet every part of the NSF Protocol P335....
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
Touch Mapper Tactile Street Maps
People who are blind or partially sighted: better orientation and route planning
Outdoor tourist attractions: better service for customers who are blind or partially sighted
Public...
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
Clarity AL12 Visual Alert System
Adjustable display brightness
Expand the AlertMaster system to accommodate larger buildings or multiple locations using one or more AMRX2 remote receivers (optional)
Dual Power Backup...
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
Allegion aptiQ Multi-Technology Single Gang Reader
--Up to 5"
MIFARE--Up to 4"
MIFARE DESFire EV1--Up to 2"
PIV Credential--Up to 2.5"
Weight: 9.1 oz
Dimensions: 5.1" x 3.25" x 1.9"
Accommodates...
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
Willoughby Industries ASWLDR-1922 Ligature-resistant Stainless Steel Behavioral Healthcare Lavatory System
ASWLDR-1922 Ligature-resistant, stainless steel, behavioral healthcare lavatory system
Wall-hung fixture shall accommodate one user and is designed to minimize ligature points....
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
Willoughby Industries WAW-2311 AquaWave® Single Station Solid Surface Lavatory System
WAW-2311
AquaWave® Lavatory System shall accommodate 1 user....
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Webinars, Videos, and Training > Spirit of the ADA
ADA25: #6 of 25 -- Title IV
Sometimes if they couldn't find anyone to call, they'd have to drive to places to convey a message....
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Links > General
WonderBaby.org
At the time I thought it might be a good idea to gather everything I found into one place....
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Links > Advocacy/Legal Service
AXS LAB
By exploring alternate realities of perception and experience, we believe the world becomes a more compassionate, inclusive and enriching place....
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Links > Independent Living
The Center for Independent Living - Central Florida
Forty years after establishing a place where people with disabilities can empower other individuals with disabilities, we stand committed to continue the growth for full disability inclusion...
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Links > Independent Living
Assisted Living Directory - Wyoming Assisted Living Facilities & Senior Care
Another place to find help or information if you are a senior or caregiver in Wyoming is the The Wyoming Department of Health’s Aging Division This department exists to ensure that Wyoming...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Federal Aviation Administration Draft Advisory Circular 150/5360-14A, Access to Airports by Individuals with Disabilities
1.3 Architectural Standards.
DOJ’s standards apply to all facilities covered by the ADA, except public transportation facilities, which are subject to DOT’s standards....
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Guidance on the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design
241 and 612 Saunas and Steam Rooms
The Department believes that there is an element of risk in many activities available to the general public....
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Guidance on the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design
Sections 505.10.2 and 505.10.3
Standards that handrails extend horizontally at least 12 inches beyond the width of one tread at the bottom of a stair was changed in the 2004 ADAAG by the Access Board in response to public...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Access to Medical Care for Individuals with Mobility Disabilities
Features of an Accessible Examination Room
Accessible route connects to other accessible public and common use spaces.
6. Accessible entry door has 32” minimum clear opening width with door open 90 degrees.
7....