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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Research and History > Research Documents > National Trail Surfaces Study
Appendix B Trails Study Participation Press Release
Surface Study Press Release
NCA Seeks Land Managers with Trails to Participate in National Study
The National Center on Accessibility is seeking land managers with pedestrian trails in public...
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Research and History > Research Documents > National Trail Surfaces Study
Selection of Locations
Bradford Woods is an auxiliary enterprise of Indiana University and is part of the academic mission of the School of Public Health and is a unit of the environment, hosts various programs...
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Research and History > Research Documents > Best Practices in the Design of Toileting and Bathing Facilities for Assisted Transfers
References
American Journal of Public Health, 71: 464-471.
Czaja, S. (1984). Hand Anthropometrics. Technical paper prepared for the U.S....
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2016 California Standards for Accessible Design Pocket Guide - Eff. Jan. 1, 2017
DISABILITY
is regarded as having an impairment means—
(i) Has a physical or mental impairment that does not substantially limit major life activities but that is treated by a _|Title II: public...
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Legal Documents > Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition, et al. Plaintiffs, v. Abercrombie & Fitch Co., et al., Defendants. - Statement of Interest on the Parties' Motions for Summary Judgment
DEFENDANTS’ RAISED PORCHES
At each of the 249 stores in question, two public entrances with doors that are not part of the porch flank the raised porch. ...
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 49 CFR Parts 37 & 38 - Department of Transportation (DOT) ADA Regulations
Fixed Route System and Demand Responsive System
With fixed route service, no action by the individual is needed to initiate public transportation....
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 49 CFR Parts 37 & 38 - Department of Transportation (DOT) ADA Regulations
Section 37.127 Complementary Paratransit for Visitors
A visitor is defined as someone who does not reside in the jurisdiction or jurisdictions served by the public entity or other public entities with which it coordinates paratransit service...
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Rulemaking Process Documents > NPRMS > 36 CFR Part 1194 - Proposed Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Standards and Guidelines NPRM - Preamble
2. General Framework of Assessment
Some of the main components of the Preliminary RIA’s methodology are as follows:
Estimating the beneficiary population: To estimate the number of federal employees and members of the public...
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Legal Documents > United States of America v. Quiktrip Corporation - Consent Decree
VI. COMPENSATORY DAMAGES TO COMPLAINANTS AND OTHER AGGRIEVED PERSONS
Each Notice shall invite such persons to contact counsel for the United States concerning their complaints within ninety (90) days of the publication of the Notice....
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Rulemaking Process Documents > NPRMS > 36 CFR Part 1194 - Proposed Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Standards and Guidelines NPRM - Preamble
SUMMARY OF PRELIMINARY REGULATORY ANALYSIS
with certain disabilities when using more accessible federal websites; and (c) reduced phone calls to federal agencies as members of the public with certain disabilities shift their inquiries...
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Accessibility Specialists
Shannon Mulhall
approaches all aspects of accessibility with an encouraging educational focus and an emphasis on the positive role everyone can play in providing equal opportunities to all members of the public...
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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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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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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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Corada Voices > General Comments or Questions
Elevator requirement to new dining area on the mezzanine of an existing facility
By: James Terry
required to existing raised or sunken dining areas, or to all parts of existing outdoor dining areas where the same services and decor are provided in an accessible space usable by the public...
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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....