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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Legal Documents > United States of America v. Quiktrip Corporation - Consent Decree
EXHIBIT D QUIKTRIP POLICY ON ACCESS, SERVICE, AND ASSISTANCE FOR CUSTOMERS WITH DISABILITIES
QuikTrip Stores and any other QuikTrip facilities open to the public do not discriminate against any individual on the basis of disability in the full and equal enjoyment of our facilities...
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State and Local Documents > Regulations > 36 CFR Part 1191 ADA and ABA Accessibility Guidelines for Emergency Transportable Housing Units
36 CFR Part 1191 ADA and ABA Accessibility Guidelines for Emergency Transportable Housing Units
The incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in the rule was approved by the Director of the Federal Register as of September 21, 2004....
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State and Local Documents > State Technical Assistance > Code Application Notice (CAN) 2-11B, 09-09-2014
11B-805 Medical care and long-term care facilities
INTERPRETATION
The requirements of Section 11B-606 apply to all lavatories, sinks, and handwashing fixtures for public use, patient use, and employee use, unless otherwise specifically...
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Legal Documents > United States of America, Plaintiff, v. Ellerbe Becket, Inc., Defendant - Consent Order
A. Background
26, 1993, Ellerbe has failed to provide wheelchair seating locations that offer people with physical disabilities lines of sight that are comparable to those for members of the general public...
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Legal Documents > KIROLA v. THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO
D. FINDINGS ON THE MERITS
The City's programs and services at issue consist of its public-right-of-way system along with its library, aquatic and RecPark programs. See, e.g., Cohen, 754 F.3d at 695....
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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
4. Applicability
., advertise or sell) air transportation to the general public in the United States....
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Additional Access Publications > Community Emergency Planning in NYC - A Toolkit for Community Leaders
7. EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS
When an emergency has the potential to affect a significant number of New Yorkers, Watch Command uses Notify NYC to inform the public....
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Rulemaking Process Documents > NPRMS > 28 CFR Part 35 Title II Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) - Preamble (published 2008)
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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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > ADA Guide for Small Towns
5. Policies, Practices, and Procedures
The public entity’s determination that a person poses a direct threat to the health or safety of others may not be based on generalizations or stereotypes about the effects of a particular...
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2013 California Standards for Accessible Design Pocket Guide
11B-603.2.3 Door swing
Doors to a toilet room or bathing room for a single occupant accessed only through a private office and not for common use or public use shall be permitted to swing into the clear floor...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > ADAAG Manual
Scoping [4.1.3(5)]
This exception is not allowed for:
shopping centers or malls
professional offices of health care providers
public transit stations and airport passenger terminals...
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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
2.4.4.2. Notice Costs
Based on independent research and public comments, the Department expects that the additional cost of noting which screenings will be captioned or audio-described is de minimis when a movie...
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Research and History > Research Documents > Exhibit Design Relating to Low Vision and Blindness: What Visitors with Vision Loss Want Museums and Parks to Know about Effective Communication
Discussion
Visitors who are blind or have low vision want Braille and audio versions of publications that meet established standards....
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State and Local Documents > Guidelines > 36 CFR Part 1191 ABA Accessibility Guidelines, Outdoor Developed Areas
36 CFR Part 1191 ABA Accessibility Guidelines, Outdoor Developed Areas
The incorporation of certain publications listed in the guidelines is approved by the Director of the Federal Register as of September 21, 2004....
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Webinars, Videos, and Training > Using Corada > Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS) about Corada
FAQ: How do I reply to a post in Corada Voices?
You may set privacy settings for your post by choosing one of the following from the menu:
"Everyone" -Â general public
"Only Me" - for your use only (for example, to make...
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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
VI. Relationship of This Regulation to Revisions to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s ADA Title I Regulation Implementing the ADA Amendments Act of 2008
The EEOC received and reviewed more than 600 public comments in response to its NRPM....
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 49 CFR Parts 37 & 38 - Department of Transportation (DOT) ADA Regulations
Section 37.135 Submission of Paratransit Plans
Each public entity operating fixed route service is required to develop and submit a plan for paratransit service. Where you send your plans depends on the type of entity you are....
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2016 California Standards for Accessible Design Pocket Guide - Eff. Jan. 1, 2017
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 > 2019 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 > 2019 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 > 2019 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 2019 CBC....
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Links > Advocacy/Legal Service
Easter Seals Wisconsin
Seals Wisconsin has provided a variety of programs for people with disabilities including vocational rehabilitation, respite services, camping and recreation, information and referral, and public...
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Links > Publication
Access for 9-1-1 and Telephone Emergency Services
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires all Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) to provide direct, equal access to their services for people with disabilities who use teletypewriters...
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Links > Independent Living
Assisted Living Directory - Washington, D.C. Assisted Living Facilities & Senior Care
Seniors in DC have access to home-delivered meals, transportation services, information and assistance (“family members, caregivers and the general public can call one central location and...