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 > Technical Assistance > ADA Guide for Small Businesses
Sales and Service Counters
register
Notes on photo:
Accessible counter is at least 36" long and no more than 36" above the floor
Provide a 30" by 48" space in front of the sales or service counter to accommodate...
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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)
382.29 May a carrier require a passenger with a disability to travel with a safety assistant?
The new 48-hours’ advance notice requirement is intended to give the carrier time to make any arrangements necessary to accommodate the passenger following this explanation....
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 14 CFR Part 382 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in Air Travel (Air Carrier Access Act) (with amendments issued through July 2003)
§ 382.45 Passenger information
and any seats which the carrier, consistent with this part, does not make available to qualified individuals with a disability;
(2) Any limitations on the ability of the aircraft to accommodate...
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 14 CFR Part 382 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in Air Travel (Air Carrier Access Act) (with amendments issued through July 2003)
§ 382.40a Boarding assistance for large aircraft
by the Department of Transportation to be unsuitable for boarding assistance by lift, ramp, or other device on the basis that no existing boarding assistance device on the market will accommodate...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Title I Technical Assistance Manual
2. Business Necessity
with business necessity, it may not be used to exclude an individual with a disability if this individual could satisfy the legitimate standard or selection criterion with a reasonable accommodation...
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Legal Documents > United States of America v. Camp Bravo - Settlement Agreement
ACTIONS TO BE TAKEN BY CAMP BRAVO
shall not discriminate against any individual on the basis of disability, including epilepsy, in the full and equal enjoyment of the goods, services, facilities, privileges, advantages, or accommodations...
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Federal Documents > Preamble to Guidelines > 36 CFR Parts 1190 and 1191 ADA and ABA Accessibility Guidelines - Preamble (Discussion of Comments and Changes)
Handrail Requirements
The Board has revised some of the specifications for gripping surfaces in section 505.6 in order to accommodate a wider range of handrail materials and designs....
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2012 Texas Accessibility Standards
233.1 General
Group homes, halfway houses, shelters, or similar social service center establishments that provide either temporary sleeping accommodations or residential dwelling units that are subject...
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Research and History > Research Documents > The Impact of Transfer Setup on the Performance of Independent Transfers: Phase I Final Report
Executive summary
The minimum length and width included in the clear floor space requirements located adjacent to the ride seat or transfer device do not accommodate many wheeled mobility device users....
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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
Operable Parts
In addition, they proposed to include a new “key repeat” provision, modify the color provision to further accommodate individuals with color blindness, and expand the scope of the operable...
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Additional Access Publications > Proceedings of: Workshop on Improving Building Design for Persons with Low Vision
Material Characteristics (slide 6)
So they were just accommodating themselves by using different spaces, not for the intended purpose.
That’s what people are going to do in these facilities....
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Regulatory Support Documents > Analysis of Final Regulation > Appendix A to 34 CFR Part 104 - Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Handicap in Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance, Analysis of Final Regulation (with amendments issued through July 2017)
31. Academic adjustments
But such institutions must accommodate those requirements to the needs of individual handicapped students....
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > ADA Guide for Places of Lodging: Serving Guests Who Are Blind or Who Have Low Vision
Sources of Technical Assistance
format
Title III regulation, including the ADA Standards for Accessible Design
Title III Technical Assistance Manual
Tax Incentives Packet on the Americans with Disabilities Act
Accommodating...
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 36 CFR Part 1193 Telecommunications Act (Section 255) Accessibility Guidelines
Internet Postings (Advisory Guidance)
software.
8This information is based on the document "Writing HTML Documents and Implementing Accessibility for the World Wide Web" by Paul Fountaine, Center for Information Technology Accommodation...
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2016 California Standards for Accessible Design Pocket Guide - Eff. Jan. 1, 2017
11B-404.2.7 Door and gate hardware
Door hardware that can be operated with a closed fist or a loose grip accommodates the greatest range of users....
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2019 California Standards
11B-404.2.7 Door and gate hardware
Door hardware that can be operated with a closed fist or a loose grip accommodates the greatest range of users....
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Common Problems Arising in the Installation of Accessible Pedestrian Signals
Issue 15: Installation Errors Increase Risk
While signal timing here meets MUTCD minimums, the engineering of an accommodation like this, installed in response to a request, must be based upon individual use (Title II of the ADA requires...
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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
5.8.2 Knee and Toe Clearance Recommendations under Breast Platform Recommendations
The Wheeled Mobility Anthropometry Project showed that these dimensions do not accommodate many people in the sample and recommended alternative dimensions that would accommodate 95 percent...
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State and Local Documents > Guidelines > Accessibility Guidebook for Outdoor Recreation and Trails
Program Accessibility
"Reasonable accommodation" does not apply to access to programs....
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State and Local Documents > Guidelines > Accessibility Guidebook for Outdoor Recreation and Trails
Picnic Tables
Provide clear floor or ground space that is 30 inches by 48 inches (760 millimeters by 1,220 millimeters) at each wheelchair seating space, positioned to accommodate a forward approach to...
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Legal Documents > WILLITS, et al v. CITY OF LOS ANGELES - Settlement Agreement and Release of Claims
12. Annual Commitment for Program Access Improvements
feet of accessible width;
(h) Widening of pedestrian rights of way and sections thereof to provide 4 feet of accessible width;
(i) Providing 4 feet of clearance to the entrances of public...
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
Envirobond Organic-Lock™ Surface Stabilizer
This gel grips onto particles of stone and dust and locks them in place when dry. This helps prevent dust from blowing away by the wind, as well as being kicked up by traffic....
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Additional Access Publications > Proceedings of: Workshop on Improving Building Design for Persons with Low Vision
Pricilla Rogers, Ph.D. Making the “Invisible” World “Visible”
Consistently placing signage in LP and braille.
Resources (slide 19)
AFB Senior Site (afb.org/seniorsite)
AFB publications including:
Janet M....
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Legal Documents > United States of America, Plaintiff, v. Ellerbe Becket, Inc., Defendant - Consent Order
B. Agreement of the Parties
substantially all of the wheelchair seating locations in the facility provide persons with physical disabilities lines of sight that are comparable to those for members of the general public...