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 > 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)
382.151 What are the requirements for providing Complaints Resolution Officials?
CRO services would have to be made available in languages in which the carrier provides services to the general public....
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > ADA Best Practices Tool Kit for State and Local Governments
E. Community Evacuation and Transportation
Both public and private transportation may be disrupted due to overcrowding, because of blocked streets and sidewalks, or because the transit system is not functioning at all. ...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Questions and Answers: The ADA and Persons with HIV/AIDS
Does the ADA also prohibit State and local governments from discriminating against persons with HIV or AIDS?
For example:
A public school system may not prohibit a child with HIV or AIDS from attending elementary school....
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Guidance on the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design
Designated Aisle Seats
During the separate rulemaking on the 2004 ADAAG the Access Board specifically requested public comment on the question of whether aisle seats should be required to be located on accessible...
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Federal Documents > Preamble to Standards > 36 CFR Part 1195 Standards for Accessible Medical Diagnostic Equipment - Preamble
36 CFR Part 1195 Standards for Accessible Medical Diagnostic Equipment - Preamble
DATES: The final rule is effective [INSERT DATE 30 DAYS AFTER DATE OF PUBLICATION IN THE FEDERAL REGISTER].
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Earlene Sesker, U.S....
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2012 Texas Accessibility Standards
10. Prescription Drug Container Labels
The law directs the National Council on Disability (NCD) to conduct an informational and educational campaign in cooperation with the stakeholder working group to inform the public, including...
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Legal Documents > KIROLA v. THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO
E. EXPERT TESTIMONY
for improved disability access standards, and was received by the Court as an expert in architecture, accessibility design, universal design, program access, and transition planning for public...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Parent and Educator Resource Guide to Section 504 in Public Elementary and Secondary Schools
Record of a disability
. § 100.7(e)); see also OCR, Questions and Answers on the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 for Students with Disabilities Attending Public Elementary and Secondary Schools (FAQ 10 & 11) (Jan...
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Rulemaking Process Documents > NPRMS > 28 CFR Part 36 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations and in Commercial Facilities NPRM: Preamble (2008 Title III NPRM Preamble)
The Roles of the Access Board and the Department of Justice
The Board consists of thirteen public members appointed by the President, of whom the majority must be individuals with disabilities, and the heads of twelve federal departments and agencies...
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Research and History > Research Documents > The Impact of Transfer Setup on the Performance of Independent Transfers: Phase I Final Report
Dissemination activities
Publications and conferences
Toro ML, Koontz AM, Cooper RA. ...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > ADA Guide for Small Towns
3. Maintenance of Accessible Features
The town must maintain the lift in working condition to assure that the public has access to the library programs....
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Revised ADA Requirements: Ticket Sales
Ticket Prices
Venues must offer accessible seats in all price categories available to the public....
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2013 California Standards for Accessible Design Pocket Guide
10. Prescription Drug Container Labels
The law directs the National Council on Disability (NCD) to conduct an informational and educational campaign in cooperation with the stakeholder working group to inform the public, including...
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State and Local Documents > State Technical Assistance > DSA IR 11B-9: Accessibility Requirements for Solar Photovoltaic Systems at School Sites
5. Ground Level PV Systems
personnel.
5B – Unrestricted or Limited Access: There will be use of the area or portion of the area of the ground level PV system by teachers, students, staff, and the general public...
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Additional Access Publications > Using a Fitness Center Does Not Have to be an Exercise in Frustration: Tips for People with Mobility and Visual Disabilities
1.1 Recognizing the Barriers
The Conspicuous Absence of People with Disabilities in Public Fitness and Recreation Facilities: Lack of Interest or Lack of Access?...
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State and Local Documents > Guidelines > Accessibility Guidebook for Outdoor Recreation and Trails
Introduction
This publication is an updated version of the original "Accessibility Guidebook for Outdoor Recreation and Trails" (2006 edition)....
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Legal Documents > United States of America v. Humboldt County, California - Settlement Agreement
P. MAINTENANCE OF ACCESSIBLE FEATURES AND TRAINING
the entry of this Consent Decree and annually thereafter, after approval of the training program by the United States, all County employees who have direct contact with members of the public...
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Regulatory Support Documents > Regulatory Impact Analyses > Final Regulatory Assessment and Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Final Rule - Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations - Movie Theaters; Movie Captioning and Audio Description
2.3.2. Device Acquisition
Figure 2-3 : Calculation Diagram for Captioning and Audio Description Device Acquisition
ETA Editor's Note
As of 11/21/16 (this document's publication date), Figure 2-3 is not shown...
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Regulatory Support Documents > Regulatory Impact Analyses > Final Regulatory Assessment and Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Final Rule - Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations - Movie Theaters; Movie Captioning and Audio Description
2.2. Total Costs
Figure 2-1 : Overview of Methodology for Calculating Total Costs
ETA Editor's Note
As of 11/21/16 (this document's publication date), Figure 2-1 is not shown.
8 Office...
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Legal Documents > SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND BLOCKBUSTER INC.DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE COMPLAINT NUMBER 202-35-231
Monetary Relief for Complainant
Blockbuster will issue a check or money order in the amount of ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00) made payable to the order of the United States Treasury as a payment in furtherance of the public...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > 24 CFR Part 8 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in Federally Assisted Programs and Activities - Notice: Instructions for use of alternative accessibility standard
II. Definitions of Standards and Guidelines Referenced in This Document
,public entities) and the requirements contained in 28 CFR 35.151.
1 36 CFR part 1191. The full text of the 2004 ADA and ABA Accessibility Guidelines is available at the U.S....
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Research and History > Research Documents > A Longitudinal Study of Playground Surfaces to Evaluate Accessibility - Final Report
Conclusion
The public playground has the potential to provide immeasurable opportunities supporting the development of children of all abilities. ...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Title III Technical Assistance Manual (with 1994 supplement)
III-5.4200 Professional office of a health care provider
A "professional office of a health care provider" is a location where a State-regulated professional provides physical or mental health services to the public....
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Legal Documents > United States of America v. Humboldt County, California - Consent Decree
P. MAINTENANCE OF ACCESSIBLE FEATURES AND TRAINING
the entry of this Consent Decree and annually thereafter, after approval of the training program by the United States, all County employees who have direct contact with members of the public...