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
225.3 Self-Service Storage Facilities
with these requirements must provide accessible routes complying with 206; accessible means of egress complying with 207; parking spaces complying with 208; and, where provided, other public...
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2013 California Standards for Accessible Design Pocket Guide
11B-607.4 Grab bars
Grab bars shall not be required to be installed in a bathtub located in a bathing facility for a single occupant accessed only through a private office and not for common use or public use...
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Additional Access Publications > Comparison: 2010 and 1991 ADA Standards for Accessible Design - Scoping Requirements
209 Passenger Loading Zones
In bus loading zones restricted to use by designated or specified public transportation vehicles, each bus bay, bus stop, or other area designated for lift or ramp deployment shall comply...
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Research and History > Research Documents > Characteristics of Emerging Road and Trail Users and Their Safety
Skateboards
In addition, motorized skateboards are specifically prohibited from the public right-of-way in many jurisdictions....
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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
§ 35.101 Purpose and broad coverage
L. 110–325, 122 Stat. 3553 (2008)), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability by public entities.
(b) Broad coverage....
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2016 California Standards for Accessible Design Pocket Guide - Eff. Jan. 1, 2017
11B-201.1 Scope
However, common use and public use spaces such as recovery rooms, examination rooms, and cafeterias are not exempt from these requirements and must be accessible. ...
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2016 California Standards for Accessible Design Pocket Guide - Eff. Jan. 1, 2017
11B-225.3 Self-service storage facilities
with these requirements must provide Accessible Routes complying with 206; Accessible Means of Egress complying with 207; Parking Spaces complying with 208; and, where provided, other public...
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 49 CFR Parts 37 & 38 - Department of Transportation (DOT) ADA Regulations
Section 37.143 Paratransit Plan Implementation
Public entities who do not receive FTA funds will submit their plans directly to the applicable Regional Office (listed in appendix B to the rule)....
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2019 California Standards
1015.2 Where required
Along vehicle service pits not accessible to the public.
In assembly seating areas at cross aisles in accordance with Section 1029.12....
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Webinars, Videos, and Training > Spirit of the ADA
Disability Advocacy: Reaching for an Accessible Future | Jessica Benham | TEDxUniversityofPittsburgh
Jessica is a strong advocate for Autistic rights and currently serves as the Director of Public Policy at the Pittsburgh Center for Autistic Advocacy....
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Webinars, Videos, and Training > Spirit of the ADA
Why I work to remove access barriers for students with disabilities | Haben Girma | TEDxBaltimore
Haben travels the world consulting and public speaking, teaching clients the benefits of fully accessible products and services....
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Links > Nonprofit Organization
National Fair Housing Advocate Online
The National Fair Housing Advocate Online is a resource designed to serve both the fair housing advocacy community and the general public with timely news and information regarding the issues...
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Links > State Department or Agency
Notify NYC
Public Health Notifications – information about important public health issues in your community....
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Links > Federal Department or Agency
Federal Trail Data Standards (FTDS)
Trails of all kinds, including Congressionally and secretarially-designated trails, are strongly recognized by the public and governmental agencies as important recreational and cultural...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Department of HHS Dear Colleague Letter: Guidance and Resources for Electronic Information Technology: Ensuring Equal Access to All Health Services and Benefits Provided Through Electronic Means
Department of HHS Dear Colleague Letter: Guidance and Resources for Electronic Information Technology: Ensuring Equal Access to All Health Services and Benefits Provided Through Electronic Means
Section 1557, and Title II of the ADA, covered entities must offer people with disabilities full and equal access to the EIT they employ, unless those individuals are provided reasonable accommodations...
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Links > State Department or Agency
Workforce GPS - Disability and Employment
Welcome to the Disability and Employment Community of Practice
The Disability and Employment Community of Practice is an online learning destination for public workforce system staff...
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Webinars, Videos, and Training > Product Demonstration or Information
Spectrum Industries Inc. Freedom One Sit-to-Stand Lectern™
Not only is the Freedom One ADA compliant, there is an astounding 36 rack units to keep all audio visual equipment in one place. ...
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Research and History > Regulations and Standards History > Equality of Opportunity: The Making of the Americans with Disabilities Act
Mobilizing the Disability Community
While Wright and Neas were the principal strategists, most strategy development did not take place behind closed doors....
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Research and History > Research Documents > Anthropometry for Persons with Disabilities
Sampling Strategies
There are a number of sources of information on the size of various U.S. populations with disabilities, including the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS), as well as publications of...
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Links > State Department or Agency
Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES): Vocational Rehabilitation (VR)
Due to limited state funding, individuals determined eligible for the vocational rehabilitation program may be placed on a waitlist for services....
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Links > Independent Living
Assisted Living Directory - Illinois Assisted Living Facilities & Senior Care
Assisted Living Directory has put together this section to offer a solid and trustworthy place to research assisted living throughout Illinois....
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Links > Nonprofit Organization
Rebuilding Together Indianapolis - Indianapolis, IN
This growth means that more and more families are placed in the position of choosing between vital necessities, such as food and medicine, or a roof that does not leak....
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Links > Independent Living
Assisted Living Directory - Oregon Assisted Living Facilities & Senior Care
One of the primary places that families can find information on aging issues, housing and available services and programs is through the Oregon State Unit on Aging....
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Links > Independent Living
Assisted Living Directory - Top Assisted Living Markets - Jacksonville Assisted Living: Featured Facilities & Services
Many of these programs and activities take place through the many Senior and Community Center Locations throughout the city....