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 > 2012 Florida Accessibility Code
202.3.1 Prohibited Reduction in Access
Department of Justice regulations 28 CFR 35.133 for public entities (Title II) and 28 CFR 36.211 for private entities (Title III) clarify that reduction of accessibility is benchmarked to...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > USDA Forest Service Missoula Technology and Development Center Facilities Toolbox: Accessibility Tools
Where must the wheelchair symbol be posted?
The ISA must be posted in only four places, according to the UFAS and ADAAG:
Accessible parking spaces
Accessible rest rooms
Accessible loading zones
Accessible...
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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
1.3 Know Your Rights
Like other public places, fitness centers must provide equal access to the facility for people with disabilities....
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Federal Documents > Preamble to Standards > 36 CFR Part 1195 Standards for Accessible Medical Diagnostic Equipment - Preamble
M305.3.1 Length (Section-by-Section Analysis)
No public comments were submitted on this requirement....
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State and Local Documents > Guidelines > Accessible Sports Facilities - A Summary of Accessibility Guidelines for Recreation Facilities
Accessible Sports Facilities
gymnastics and wrestling)
Dressing, fitting, and locker rooms
Team or player seating areas
Exercise equipment and machines
Saunas and steam rooms
Animal containment areas for public...
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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
§35.133 Maintenance of Accessible Features
§35.133 Maintenance of Accessible Features
Section 35.133 provides that a public entity shall maintain in operable working condition those features of facilities and equipment that are...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Outdoor Developed Areas: A Summary of Accessibility Standards for Federal Outdoor Developed Areas
Scoping Requirements [F244.5, F245.4, F246.4, and F247.3.2]
ORARs must also connect public and common use areas that serve camping and picnic units with mobility features and accessible elements, spaces, and facilities provided within the public...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Commonly Asked Questions About the Americans with Disabilities Act and Law Enforcement
19. Q: Does the ADA require all police stations to be accessible to people with disabilities?
Whatever approach to achieving "program access" is taken, training of officers and deputies, well-developed policies, and clear public notice of the approach will be critical to ensuring...
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Rulemaking Process Documents > NPRMS > 28 CFR Part 36 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations and in Commercial Facilities NPRM: Preamble (2008 Title III NPRM Preamble)
Analysis of impact on small entities.
The review requires agencies to consider five factors: (1) The continued need for the rule; (2) the nature of complaints or comments received concerning the rule from the public; (3) the...
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Rulemaking Process Documents > NPRMS > 28 CFR Part 35 Title II Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) - Preamble (published 2008)
Analysis of impact on small entities.
The review requires agencies to consider five factors: (1) The continued need for the rule; (2) the nature of complaints or comments received concerning the rule from the public; (3) the...
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 28 CFR Part 35 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in State and Local Government Services (1991 ADA Title II Regulations)
§35.133 Maintenance of accessible features (Section-by-Section Analysis)
§35.133 Maintenance of accessible features (Section-by-Section Analysis)
Section 35.133 provides that a public entity shall maintain in operable working condition those features of facilities...
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Research and History > Regulations and Standards History > Stabilized Engineered Wood Fiber for Accessible Playground Surfaces
Literature Cited
Public Law 101-336, Americans with Disabilities Act. Public Law 336. 101st Congress, enacted July 26, 1990.
ASTM. 1999a....
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Federal Documents > Preamble to Standards > 36 CFR Part 1194 Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility Standards (Section 508 Standards) - Preamble
36 CFR Part 1194 Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility Standards (Section 508 Standards) - Preamble
Section 508 also requires that individuals with disabilities, who are members of the public seeking information or services from a Federal agency, have access to and use of information and...
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2012 Florida Accessibility Code
232.2.1 Cells with Mobility Features
New construction of jails, prisons, and other detention and correctional facilities by public entities shall provide accessible mobility features complying with section 807.2 for a minimum...
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Legal Documents > KIROLA v. THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO
b) Sidewalks
Under SIRP, the City prioritizes sidewalk inspection and repair along city blocks with high pedestrian usage as characterized by or based on: (1) commercial districts; (2) public transportation...
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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
3.2 MDE Advisory Committee Process
Committee members and the public who could not attend meetings in person participated via teleconference....
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Federal Documents > Preamble to Standards > 36 CFR Part 1194 Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility Standards (Section 508 Standards) - Preamble
Background
who are not individuals with disabilities, unless an undue burden would be imposed on the agency.1 Section 508 also requires that individuals with disabilities, who are members of the public...
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Links > Federal Department or Agency
Federal Highway Administration (FHWA): ADA/Section 504 Programs
; and to ensure that people with disabilities have equitable opportunities to use the public rights-of-way system....
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Additional Access Publications > Evan Terry Associates Barrier Management Systems
Features of the ETA Standard Barrier Survey/Barrier Management System [Title III]
even to justify keeping or hiring new full- or part-time staff just to tackle specific tasks like adjusting door closers, replacing hardware, and relocating elements that are improperly placed...
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
EVAC+CHAIR® 300H (MK-4) Evacuation Chair
Any building consisting of more than one level, should possess an emergency stair chair by Evac+Chair of North American in place for that very reason....
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
EVAC+CHAIR® 600H Stair Evacuation Chair with Lift Handles
Any building consisting of more than one level, should possess an emergency stair chair by Evac+Chair of North American in place for that very reason....
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
Pilot Rock WPTS Square Frame Table Using Recycled Plastic
Or choose a powder coat finish (in place of galvanized finish) in the color of your choice.
LENGTH: 6 or 8 ft. long....
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
ASI Global Partitions Powder Coated Steel Partitions
The face sheets are held rigid and permanently in place by an interlocking strip welded at each corner....
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
AJW Architectural Products U410 Series 12 Gallon Waste Receptacle w/ 4" Extended Waste - Recessed
Waste is secured in place by tumbler lock and bottom hanger. (12 gallon capacity)
Lock: Pin tumbler, commercial quality, keyed like all other AJW cabinets....