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 > 24 CFR Part 8 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in Federally Assisted Programs and Activities - Notice: Instructions for use of alternative accessibility standard
C. Title II of the ADA
For example, social service center establishments, which include group homes, halfway houses, shelters, and similar facilities providing temporary sleeping accommodations, must comply with...
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Federal Documents > Standards > 1991 ADA Standards for Accessible Design
4.1.3(8)(a)(i)
(i) At least 50% of all public entrances (excluding those in (b) below) must be accessible. At least one must be a ground floor entrance....
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 28 CFR Part 36 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations and in Commercial Facilities (1991 ADA Title III Regulations)
Sec.36.304 Removal of barriers
Sec.36.304 Removal of barriers.
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Title III Technical Assistance Manual (with 1994 supplement)
III-4.4000 Removal of barriers
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Title I Technical Assistance Manual
12204(c)(2) Sites eligible for listing in national register
.-- With respect to alterations of buildings or facilities that are eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places under the National Historic Preservation Act (16 U.S.C...
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State and Local Documents > Laws > Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 (with amendments issued through 2008)
12204(c)(2) Sites eligible for listing in National Register
(2) Sites eligible for listing in National Register
With respect to alterations of buildings or facilities that are eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places under...
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 49 CFR Part 27 - Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance (with amendments issued through Aug. 2015)
§27.7(e) Reasonable accommodations
(e) Reasonable accommodations....
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 49 CFR Parts 37 & 38 - Department of Transportation (DOT) ADA Regulations
§ 38.103 Public information system
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Guide to the ADA Standards
Accessible Entrances: Minimum Number [§206.4]
Accessible Entrances: Minimum Number [§206.4]
At least 60% of public entrances must be accessible in new construction, in addition to entrances directly serving tenancies, parking...
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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)
Public Address Systems
Where public address systems are provided in transportation facilities to convey public information, a means of conveying the same or equivalent information to persons who are deaf or hard...
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Detectable Warning Systems, Inc. AlertTile® Detectable Warning
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Lift-U® LU12 Step/Platform Onboard Lift
The Lift-U® model LU12 Wheelchair Lift, is our STEP / PLATFORM onboard lift. The lift can be mounted either at the front or rear door entrance. While in the stowed position, the...
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SafetyStepTD Powerbond Detectable Warning Mat
POWERBOND is a Peel +n Stick mat that is easy and quick to install. Installs in minutes and requires no special tools. No drilling or anchoring is required.
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Nuance Dragon NaturallySpeaking Premium & Home Speech Recognition Software
With Dragon 13 you can dictate text in more places, with multiple microphone options including the one built-into your laptop. So you can go both hands-free and headset free. ...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Withdrawn Technical Assistance: Title II Highlights (revised in 2008)
XI. Technical Assistance
Technical assistance is the dissemination of information (either directly by the Department or through grants and contracts) to assist the public, including individuals protected by the...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > 2016 ADA CHECKLIST FOR POLLING PLACES
Problem Two
Problem Two: Accessible parking is provided, but it does not have a marked access aisle next to each designated accessible parking space.
Solution: Use traffic cones to mark and...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > 2004 ADA Checklist for Polling Places
6c.
6c. Is there at least a 30-inch by 48-inch clear floor space on the wheelchair lift?
Yes _____ No _____
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > 2004 ADA Checklist for Polling Places
D2. Clear Passage
D2. Does at least one door or one side of a double leaf door at the accessible entrance provide at least 32 inches clear passage width when the door is open 90 degrees?
[See figure...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > 2004 ADA Checklist for Polling Places
C1-6. Accessible Route Slope
C1-6. If the slope of part of the accessible route is greater than 1:20, does this part meet the following requirements for an accessible ramp?
Yes _____ No _____
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > 2004 ADA Checklist for Polling Places
6e.
6e. Are the controls and operating mechanisms mounted no more than 54 inches above the floor for a side reach or 48 inches for a forward reach?
Yes _____ No _____
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > 2004 ADA Checklist for Polling Places
Problem Two
Problem Two:
Accessible parking is provided, but it does not have a marked access aisle next to each accessible space.
Suggestion: Restripe the accessible parking spaces to...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > 2004 ADA Checklist for Polling Places
D6. Vestibule Clear Floor Space
D6. If an entry has a vestibule, is there a 30-inch by 48-inch clear floor space inside the vestibule where a wheelchair or scooter user can be outside the swing of a hinged...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > 2004 ADA Checklist for Polling Places
6f.
6f. Are the controls and operating mechanisms usable with one hand without tight grasping, pinching, or twisting?
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > 2004 ADA Checklist for Polling Places
A3. Van Accessible Parking Space
A3. Is there at least one van-accessible parking space provided with an access aisle that is at least 96 inches (8 feet) wide or are universal parking spaces provided with a 132...