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 > Improved Engineered Wood Fiber (EWF) Surfaces for Accessible Playgrounds Field Performance Testing: Final Report II
Bonded Impact/cushioning Surfaces
A 1.2 m x 1.2 m (48 in. x 48 in.) single ply layer of lightweight polyolefin landscaping geotextile was placed between the unbonded and bonded layers of these specimens....
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Links > State Department or Agency
Texas State Independent Living Council (SILC)
Other roles of the Texas State Independent Living Council are systems advocacy, education of the public regarding disability-related topics, and establishing a provision of technical assistance...
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Links > Nonprofit Organization
International Center for Disability Resources
As an internationally recognized public policy center organized by and for people with disabilities, ICDRI seeks to increase opportunities for people with disabilities by identifying barriers...
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
Viking E-1600A-BLT2EWP Emergency Tower Phone with Blue Strobe Light, Voice Announcer and Weather Protection
Applications
Campus Security Sites
Area of Refuge sites
Parking Ramps/Lots
Automated Tellers (ATM)
Entryways
Roadside Emergency Sites
Stairwells in Public Buildings...
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Links > Advocacy/Legal Service
Autism Speaks
We strive to raise public awareness about autism and its effects on individuals, families, and society: and we work to bring hope to all who deal with the hardships of this disorder....
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Links > Advocacy/Legal Service
PACER Center
With assistance to individual families, workshops, materials for parents and professionals, and leadership in securing a free and appropriate public education for all children, PACER's work...
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Links > Independent Living
Abilities in Motion (AIM) - Reading, PA
prevention and elimination of physical, psychological, social and attitudinal barriers that serve to deny persons living with disabilities the rights and privileges common to the general public...
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Links > Employment
USA Jobs
access to thousands of job opportunities across hundreds of federal agencies and organizations, allowing agencies to meet their legal obligation (5 USC 3327 and 5 USC 3330) of providing public...
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Webinars, Videos, and Training > Using Corada > Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS) about Corada
FAQ: How do I enter a New Product or Service in my Corada WorkSpace?
The 'Internal Notes/Interpretation field allows you to make notes or comments that will NOT be visible to the public....
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > USDA Forest Service Missoula Technology and Development Center Facilities Toolbox: Accessibility Tools
What is a transition plan? Does every facility need one?
Transition plans must be available to the public.
Does every existing facility need a transition plan?...
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Rulemaking Process Documents > NPRMS > 36 CFR Part 1194 - Proposed Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Standards and Guidelines NPRM - Preamble
1. Summary of Results
attributable to: (a) increased productivity of federal employees with certain disabilities who are expected to benefit from improved ICT accessibility; (b) time saved by members of the public...
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Legal Documents > SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICAN AND THE CITY OF WAUKEGAN, ILLINOIS UNDER THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
Attachment H
Public Toilet Room
Access to the paper towel dispenser is obstructed due to its mounting height and location. ...
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Research and History > Regulations and Standards History > Equality of Opportunity: The Making of the Americans with Disabilities Act
Chapter 2: Putting the ADA on the Legislative Agenda: The National Council on Disability
According to Kingdon, public policies are not created through a systematic, orderly process of establishing goals, identifying problems, analyzing alternatives, and making rational choices...
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Rulemaking Process Documents > NPRMS > 36 CFR Part 1195 Proposed Accessibility Standards for Medical Diagnostic Equipment NPRM - Preamble
36 CFR Part 1195 Proposed Accessibility Standards for Medical Diagnostic Equipment NPRM - Preamble
All comments, including any personal information provided, will be posted without change to http://www.regulations.gov and are available for public viewing....
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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)
"Existing Facility" (Section-by-Section Analysis)
The fact that the facility is also an existing facility does not relieve the public entity of its obligations under the new construction and alterations requirements in this part....
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 49 CFR Parts 37 & 38 - Department of Transportation (DOT) ADA Regulations
Section 37.11 Administrative Enforcement
Recipients of Federal financial assistance from DOT (whether public or private entities) are subject to DOT's section 504 enforcement procedures....
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Federal Documents > Preamble to Regulations > 36 CFR Part 1193 Telecommunications Act (Section 255) Accessibility Guidelines - Preamble
Manufacturer (Section-by-Section Analysis)
Such a computer might include a General Products modem which is itself a manufacturer because it sells General Products modems directly to the public....
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > ADA Best Practices Tool Kit for State and Local Governments
A. Providing Equally Effective Communication
The effective communication requirement applies to ALL members of the public with disabilities, including job applicants, program participants, and even people who simply contact state or...
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2013 California Standards for Accessible Design Pocket Guide
11B-206.2.5 Restaurants, cafeterias, banquet facilities and bars
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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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2013 California Standards for Accessible Design Pocket Guide
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 > ADA Best Practices Tool Kit for State and Local Governments
2. Written Communications
For example, if there are brief written instructions on how to get to an office in a public building, it is often effective to read the directions aloud to the person....
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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)
382.21 May carriers limit access to transportation on the basis that a passenger has a communicable disease or other medical condition?
Carriers may also rely on directives issued by public health authorities (e.g., in the context of a future flu pandemic)....
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Common Problems Arising in the Installation of Accessible Pedestrian Signals
Issue 10: Braille (right side up?)
agency is not in contact with someone who reads Braille, individuals may be located through vocational rehabilitation agencies, schools for the blind, special education departments of public...
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Legal Documents > SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND MOUNTAIN STATES HEALTH ALLIANCE UNDER THE ADA
BACKGROUND
The parties have agreed that it is in the parties’ best interests, and the United States believes that it is in the public interest, to resolve this dispute. ...