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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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2025 California Standards
11B-233.3.1.2.6.5 Additional requirements.
The provisions under site impracticality do not apply to public housing also subject to section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973....
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2022 California Standards
11B-216.6 Entrances
Directional signs are needed where the accessible route diverges from the route for the general public and should be located at decision points (for example where the path to the stairs...
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2025 California Standards
11B-216.6 Entrances
Directional signs are needed where the accessible route diverges from the route for the general public and should be located at decision points (for example where the path to the stairs...
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2022 California Standards
11B-206.2.4 Spaces and elements
The exception does not apply to areas that are likely to be used by members of the public who are not employees of the court such as jury areas, attorney areas, or witness stands....
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2025 California Standards
11B-206.2.4 Spaces and elements
The exception does not apply to areas that are likely to be used by members of the public who are not employees of the court such as jury areas, attorney areas, or witness stands....
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2025 California Standards
11B-805.7 Built-in cabinets and work surfaces
As of the initial publication of this Guide, OSHPD has not updated CAN 2-11B for applicability to 2022 CBC....
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2022 California Standards
11B-805.7 Built-in cabinets and work surfaces
As of the initial publication of this Guide, OSHPD has not updated CAN 2-11B for applicability to 2022 CBC....
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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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Rulemaking Process Documents > Other Documents > 28 CFR Parts 35 and 36 Amendment of ADA Title II and Title III Regulations To Implement ADA Amendments Act of 2008 - Final Rule
Sections 35.108(f) and 36.105(f)—Is Regarded as Having Such an Impairment
In addition, proposed §§ 35.108(f)(2) and 36.105(f)(2) stated that any time a public entity or covered entity takes a prohibited action because of an individual’s actual or perceived impairment...
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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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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)
382.3 What do the terms in this rule mean?
prohibited actions with respect to passengers with a disability, and “equivalent alternative,” which concerns the standard used in 382.10 for carriers to adopt policies, practices or other accommodations...
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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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Legal Documents > United States of America v. Washington Hospital Center - Settlement Agreement
II. COORDINATION AND OVERSIGHT
The ADA Officer shall serve as WHC’s primary administrative contact on disability issues for the public and for the parties to this Agreement....
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 49 CFR Parts 37 & 38 - Department of Transportation (DOT) ADA Regulations
Section 37.125 ADA Paratransit Eligibility—Process
The details of the process are to be devised through the planning and public participation process of this subpart....
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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....