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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Links > Independent Living
Capital District Center for Independence Inc. (CDCI) - Schenectady and Albany, NY
In addition to individual-based services, the Center works to educate the public, inform public officials, foster improvements in programs that serve people with disabilities, protect the...
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Links > Employment
Employment Resources, Inc.
ERI also offers training and technical assistance to professionals, community partners, and the public regarding disability and employment issues....
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Federal Documents > Preamble to Regulations > 28 CFR Part 36, Appendix C: Guidance on ADA Regulation on Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations and in Commercial Facilities (2010 ADA Title III Regulations: 1991 Preamble and Section-by-Section Analysis)
Section 4.1.3, Accessible Buildings: New Construction (Preamble, Section-by-Section Analysis)
Under § 4.1.3(8), at least 50% of all public entrances must be accessible....
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Federal Documents > Preamble to Guidelines > 36 CFR Part 1192 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accessibility Guidelines for Transportation Vehicles (2016 Non-Rail Vehicle Guidelines) - Preamble
Summary of Significant Changes
The aim is to make these guidelines easier to understand and apply, particularly for regulated parties—such as public transit agencies—that frequently operate different types of non-rail...
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Legal Documents > United States of America v. Humboldt County, California - Settlement Agreement
L. WEB-BASED SERVICES AND PROGRAMS
Ensure that its websites and all online services, including those websites or online services provided by third parties upon which the County relies to allow members of the public...
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Research and History > Research Documents > Anthropometry of Wheeled Mobility Project: Final Report
Section 5.0 Dissemination Activities
Section 5.0 Dissemination Activities
Dissemination activities related to the project have included publications, conference presentations, standards development, an online course and...
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Federal Documents > Preamble to Regulations > 28 CFR Part 36, Appendix B: Preamble to Regulation on Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations and in Commercial Facilities (1991 ADA Title III Regulations Preamble)
Section 4.1.3, Accessible Buildings: New Construction (Section-By-Section Analysis and Response to Comments)
Under Sec.4.1.3(8), at least 50% of all public entrances must be accessible....
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Legal Documents > United States of America v. Humboldt County, California - Consent Decree
L. WEB-BASED SERVICES AND PROGRAMS
Ensure that its websites and all online services, including those websites or online services provided by third parties upon which the County relies to allow members of the public to participate...
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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
2.1 Health Care Experiences of Persons with Disabilities
This decision should be based on clinical considerations and informed patients’ preferences, not on the inability to accommodate the needs of persons with disabilities during the bowel preparation...
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Research and History > Research Documents > Anthropometry of Wheeled Mobility Project: Final Report
Appendix Three: Bibliography
Bibliography
Peer-reviewed Journal Publications
D'Souza, C., Steinfeld, E., Paquet, V., and Feathers, D. (2010)....
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2022 California Standards
1015.3 Height
In Group F occupancies where exit access stairways serve fewer than three stories and such stairways are not open to the public, and where the top of the guard also serves as a handrail,...
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Webinars, Videos, and Training > Spirit of the ADA
Tonka's Job - A Mobility Assistance Animal Video
It took decades for the general public to accept dogs as service animals for the blind and disabled, now the ADA recognizes miniature horses as well....
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Links > Nonprofit Organization
ATA - Alliance for Technology Access
Through public education, information and referral, capacity building in community organizations, and advocacy/policy efforts, the ATA enables millions of people to live, learn, work, define...
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Links > Advocacy/Legal Service
Disabled American Veterans
ensuring that veterans and their families can access the full range of benefits available to them; fighting for the interests of America’s injured heroes on Capitol Hill; and educating the public...
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Links > General
Research on Disability
Both past and current grant-funded projects are described and share their body of work in the form of publications, events, expert staff, and results....
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Guidance on the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design
Section 35.151(h) Medical care facilities
When accessible rooms are not fully dispersed, a person with a disability is often placed in an accessible room in an area that is not medically appropriate for his or her condition, and...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Guidance on the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design
Section 36.406(g) Medical Care Facilities
When accessible rooms are not fully dispersed, a person with a disability is often placed in an accessible room in an area that is not medically appropriate for his or her condition, and...
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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
4.3.1 Overview of Imaging Equipment and Regulatory Environment
and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates the majority of diagnostic imaging equipment as Class II medical devices, which need pre-market approval by FDA (510(k) clearance) prior to being placed...
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Products and Additional Resources > Disability Etiquette > TDD or TTY Etiquette, Glossary of TDD Abbreviations
TDD or TTY Etiquette, Glossary of TDD Abbreviations
The service is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, with no restrictions on the length or number of calls placed....
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Federal Documents > Preamble to Regulations > 14 CFR Parts 382 and 399; 49 CFR Part 27 - Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in Air Travel: Accessibility of Web Sites and Automated Kiosks at U.S. Airports - Preamble
4. Identification and Maintenance
kiosks that are down for repair periodically during their service life, the Department will examine several factors on a case-by-case basis, including whether maintenance schedules are in place...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > ADA Guide for Places of Lodging: Serving Guests Who Are Blind or Who Have Low Vision
Restaurants and Lounges
In any case, do not try to “hide” your guests with disabilities by placing them in secluded areas.
Buffets....
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 28 CFR Part 36 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations and in Commercial Facilities (2010 ADA Title III Regulations with amendments issued through Dec. 2016)
Section 36.406(g) Medical Care Facilities (Section-by-Section Analysis)
When accessible rooms are not fully dispersed, a person with a disability is often placed in an accessible room in an area that is not medically appropriate for his or her condition, and...
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Additional Access Publications > Emergency Evacuation Preparedness: Taking Responsibility For Your Safety A Guide For People with Disabilities and Other Activity Limitations
Establish a Personal Support Network
Establish support relationships with several individuals
Notify each other when you are going out of town and when you will return
Place...
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State and Local Documents > Guidelines > Accessibility Guidebook for Outdoor Recreation and Trails
Trailheads
Because trailheads are usually accessed by vehicle rather than only by hiking, at least one outdoor recreation access route must connect the following places at trailheads:
Accessible...