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 > 28 CFR Part 35 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in State and Local Government Services (1991 ADA Title II Regulations)
Regulatory Process Matters
Draft copies of both preliminary RIAs are available for comment; the Department will provide copies of these documents to the public upon request....
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Additional Access Publications > Inclusive Event Procedures for Emergencies
Acknowledgements
Galbraith Laucks, President, Meeting Well Accessible Meetings Experts
Greta Herring, Intellectual & Developmental Disability Grant Coordinator, North Carolina Department of Public...
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Research and History > Research Documents > A Longitudinal Study of Playground Surfaces to Evaluate Accessibility - Final Report
Shredded Rubber
There is a lack of research data on the ability of the SHR to perform as an accessible surface when installed in public park playgrounds. ...
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2025 California Standards
11B-604.5 Grab bars
Grab bars shall not be required to be installed in a toilet room for a single occupant accessed only through a private office and not for common use or public use provided that reinforcement...
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2022 California Standards
11B-604.5 Grab bars
Grab bars shall not be required to be installed in a toilet room for a single occupant accessed only through a private office and not for common use or public use provided that reinforcement...
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2025 California Standards
11B-606.2 Clear floor space
A lavatory in a toilet room or bathing facility for a single occupant accessed only through a private office and not for common use or public use shall not be required to provide knee and...
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2025 California Standards
11B-216.1 General
In detention and correctional facilities, signs not located in public use areas shall not be required to comply with Section 11B-216....
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2022 California Standards
11B-606.2 Clear floor space
A lavatory in a toilet room or bathing facility for a single occupant accessed only through a private office and not for common use or public use shall not be required to provide knee and...
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2022 California Standards
11B-216.1 General
In detention and correctional facilities, signs not located in public use areas shall not be required to comply with Section 11B-216....
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Air Carrier Access Act Technical Assistance Manual (2005)
Tips for Assisting People Who Are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or Deaf-Blind
More specifically, hold the deaf-blind person’s hand the same way each time, so the top and bottom letter falls in the same 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-212.3 Sinks
It is unclear whether a "Lavatory" can exist in other places than a toilet room or bathroom, even when specifically intended for washing a part of the body....
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2019 California Standards
11B-212.3 Sinks
It is unclear whether a "Lavatory" can exist in other places than a toilet room or bathroom, even when specifically intended for washing a part of the body. ...
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Corada Voices > General Comments or Questions
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 28 CFR Part 35 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in State and Local Government Services (2010 ADA Title II Regulations with amendments issued through Aug. 2016)
Section 35.161 Telecommunications. (Section-by-Section Analysis)
(Section-by-Section Analysis)
The Department proposed to retitle this section ‘‘Telecommunications'' to reflect situations in which the public entity must provide an effective means to...
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 28 CFR Part 35 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in State and Local Government Services (2010 ADA Title II Regulations with amendments issued through Aug. 2016)
Miniature horses. (Section-by-Section Analysis)
The Department has been persuaded by commenters and the available research to include a provision that would require public entities to make reasonable modifications to policies, practices...
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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
Hologic, Inc.
Because the procedure takes place underneath the patient support surface, provisions are needed under the table for imaging and biopsy equipment and for a drive mechanism to move the table...
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Links > Design/Construction/Barrier Removal
Centre for Accessible Environments
The Centre for Accessible Environments (CAE) has been the leading UK authority on inclusive design for over 40 years; we provide consultancy, training, research and publications on building...
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Links > Nonprofit Organization
The American Society on Aging
ASA offers professional education, outstanding publications and online information and training resources that are nationally recognized....
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Research and History > Committee Reports > Access for All: Five Years of Progress - A Report from the Department of Justice on Enforcement of the Americans with Disabilities Act
V. PROVIDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
The Information Line is a key link between the public and the Department's Disability Rights Section....
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Research and History > Regulations and Standards History > Equality of Opportunity: The Making of the Americans with Disabilities Act
A Bird’s Eye View of the House Deliberations
In the House it went to four committees (Education and Labor, Public Works and Transportation, Energy and Commerce, and Judiciary), and six subcommittees (Select Education; Employment Opportunities...
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Links > Employment
How to File a Charge of Employment Discrimination
Where the discrimination took place can determine how long you have to file a charge....
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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)
Information for Passengers
Foreign Carriers NPRM proposed that, similar to the current rule, carriers would have to make certain information available to passengers with disabilities upon request concerning the accommodations...
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Webinars, Videos, and Training > Demonstrations by Persons with Disabilities
The Challenges EV Charging for People with Disabilities
Automatic cable management systems are ideal for public locations, as they:
• Reduce liability from tripping hazards & false claims
• Prevent damage to connectors from contact with...