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 > 49 CFR Parts 37 & 38 - Department of Transportation (DOT) ADA Regulations
Section 37.85 Purchase or Lease of New Intercity and Commuter Rail Cars
This point applies to all vehicle acquisition provisions of this regulation, whether for rail or non-rail, private or public, fixed route or demand responsive vehicles and systems....
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2019 California Standards
11B-604.4 Seats
A water closet in a toilet room for a single occupant accessed only through a private office and not for common use or public use shall not be required to comply with 604.4.
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Links > Employment
Lakestate Industries
Provide sub-contracting services (our place or yours), including, but not limited to: confidential sorting and shredding, light assembly,labeling,packaging,repackaging and bulk mailings....
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Brooklyn Center for Independence of the Disabled, Inc. (BCID) - Brooklyn, NY
Our stature in the disability community, combined with our programs and services designed to educate and empower people with disabilities, places BCID in a unique position to enable people...
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The Mighty
This experience from a community member is what we’re really after:
“How is it that I read an essay on The Mighty and it is the only place in the world where I feel truly understood?...
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Assisted Living Directory - Nevada Assisted Living Facilities & Senior Care
Fortunately, families have places they can turn for help that is sponsored by the state, as well as the federal government....
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Links > Independent Living
Assisted Living Directory - Maryland Assisted Living Facilities & Senior Care
This page should serve as a trustworthy, unbiased place for you to research assisted living facilities & senior care options throughout Maryland....
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Assisted Living Directory - West Virginia Assisted Living Facilities & Senior Care
This staff’s role also includes making sure that a senior, or adult’s needs are being met once they have been placed in a care environment....
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Research and History > Research Documents > Synthesis of Literature Relevant to Roundabout Signalization to Provide Pedestrian Access - Final Report
SIGNALIZATION OF ROUNDABOUTS
Nonetheless, the FHWA guide does recognize that signals may be warranted to accommodate pedestrians....
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Legal Documents > United States of America v. Quiktrip Corporation - Consent Decree
EXHIBIT F ADA Maintenance Checklist
Are all accessible parking signs in place, in good condition, and visible over vehicles parked in the spaces, including vans? ___ Yes ___ No
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Rulemaking Process Documents > NPRMS > 28 CFR Part 35 Title II Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) - Preamble (published 2008)
Alterations to cells. (Section-by-Section Analysis)
In support of Option III, one state building code commissioner stressed that this plan would maximize the flexibility of corrections officials to place individuals with disabilities in facilities...
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Research and History > Research Documents > Large Area Assistive Listening Systems: Review and Recommendations
1. INTRODUCTION
Twenty years ago in this country, one manufacturer reported that in the previous five years over 2000 AM radio ALS had been installed in various public places (Williams, personal correspondence...
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Research and History > Research Documents > A Longitudinal Study of Playground Surfaces to Evaluate Accessibility - Final Report
APPENDIX A
APPENDIX A
INDIANA UNIVERSITY – BLOOMINGTON
STUDY INFORMATION SHEET
Playground Surface Study
As a public playground owner, you are invited to participate in a research study...
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Legal Documents > United States of America v. State of Florida - Final Order of Dismissal
B.
In place of that straightforward reading, the Department puts forth an exotic construction to arrive at the following conclusion: ''The question of who is authorized to take action to ensure...
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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)
"Video Remote Interpreting" (VRI) Services (Section-by-Section Analysis)
See FCC Public Notice, DA– 0502417 (Sept. 7, 2005), and with common usage by consumers....
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
AquaTrek2 ADA Ladder System
The Yellow strips are placed on the front of each tread to help make the treads more visible, as well as adding a bright and cheery look to any pool area....
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
Acoustiguide Opus+ Multimedia Guiding System
With its rugged, ergonomic design, Opus+ is ideal for museums, visitor centers and other public venues where reliability, flexibility and ease-of-use are what you need....
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Questions and Answers about Deafness and Hearing Impairments in the Workplace and the Americans with Disabilities Act
General Information about Hearing Impairments
In reality, with or without reasonable accommodation, individuals with hearing impairments can be effective and safe workers....
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Title III Technical Assistance Manual (with 1994 supplement)
III-7.3110 Work areas
This will facilitate reasonable accommodation that may later be required under title I for particular employees....
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Rulemaking Process Documents > NPRMS > 36 CFR Part 1195 Proposed Accessibility Standards for Medical Diagnostic Equipment NPRM - Preamble
Exceptions Considered for Wheelchair Spaces on Raised Platforms
The exception to the minimum depth in M303.2.3 for wheelchair spaces entered from the front or rear would permit a portion of the 48 inch minimum depth of the wheelchair space that accommodates...
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Assisted Living Directory - Top Assisted Living Markets - Albuquerque, New Mexico Assisted Living Facilities & Senior Care
For these reasons, and many more, seniors are increasingly finding Albuquerque an ideal place to retire!...
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Cleaner Indoor Air Campaign
True, we may not be able to protect them from every possible harm, nor can we guarantee that our actions will provide a fool-proof environment when out in public....
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Links > Nonprofit Organization
The Seeing Eye
To educate the public about the use of dog guides and the capabilities of people who are blind, and to provide recommendations regarding public policy issues....
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Questions and Answers about Deafness and Hearing Impairments in the Workplace and the Americans with Disabilities Act
7. Are there any other instances when an employer may ask an employee with a hearing impairment about her condition?
In addition, an employer may ask an employee about her hearing impairment to the extent the information is necessary:
to support the employee's request for a reasonable accommodation...