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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Rulemaking Process Documents > NPRMS > 36 CFR Part 1194 - Proposed Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Standards and Guidelines NPRM - Preamble
A. Preliminary Regulatory Impact Analysis (Executive Order 12866)
in “an annual effect on the economy of $100 million or more or adversely affect in a material way the economy, a sector of the economy, productivity, competition, jobs, the environment, public...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > ADAAG Manual
Infrared Systems
Infrared Systems
These systems use invisible (infrared) light beams to carry information from a transmitter connected to a public address system or microphone to special portable receivers...
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 28 CFR Part 35 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in State and Local Government Services (2010 ADA Title II Regulations with amendments issued through Aug. 2016)
Communication. (Section-by-Section Analysis)
One large association commented that it receives many inmate complaints that announcements are made over loudspeakers or public address systems, and that inmates who do not hear announcements...
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2016 California Standards for Accessible Design Pocket Guide - Eff. Jan. 1, 2017
11B-805.7 Built-in cabinets and work surfaces
As of the initial publication of this Pocket Guide, OSHPD has not updated CAN 2-11B for applicability to 2016 CBC....
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2016 California Standards for Accessible Design Pocket Guide - Eff. Jan. 1, 2017
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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Federal Documents > Regulations > 49 CFR Parts 37 & 38 - Department of Transportation (DOT) ADA Regulations
Section 37.151 Waiver for Undue Financial Burden
In reviewing requests, however, as the legislative history indicates, FTA will look at the individual financial constraints within which each public entity operates its fixed route system...
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2019 California Standards
1015.3 Height
In Group F occupancies where exit access stairways serve fewer than three stories and such stairways are not open to the public, and where the top of the guard also serves as a handrail,...
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Webinars, Videos, and Training > Spirit of the ADA
ADA25: #17 of 25 -- Recreation
The NAD has sued a number of different places because the football stadium didn’t provide captioning during games....
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Research and History > Research Documents > Independent Wheelchair Transfers in the Built Environment: How Transfer Setup Impacts Performance Phase 2: Final Report
Space Needs
The ADA-ABA depth of 60 inches would accommodate all the subjects in this study whereas a 60 inch width would only accommodate between 52% and 66% of the subjects depending on the type of...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Protecting the Rights of Parents and Prospective Parents with Disabilities: Technical Assistance for State and Local Child Welfare Agencies and Courts
5. Do Title II and Section 504 apply to the programs, services, and activities of family courts?
modifications to policies, practices, and procedures where necessary to avoid discrimination on the basis of disability.61Â For example, it may be necessary to adjust hearing schedules to accommodate...
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Federal Documents > Preamble to Standards > 36 CFR Part 1195 Standards for Accessible Medical Diagnostic Equipment - Preamble
4. Breast Platform Adjustability
In the preamble to the MDE NPRM, the Access Board sought input in question 36, on whether the breast platform height range proposed was sufficient to accommodate a patient seated in a wheelchair...
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Links > Nonprofit Organization
Rebuilding Together Kent County - Chestertown, MD
and revitalize communities, preserving homeownership, strengthening families and helping sustain the historical richness and intergenerational legacies that make Kent County a special place...
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Links > State Department or Agency
District of Columbia Department on Disability Services (DDS): Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Program
We believe that people with disabilities, given the right opportunities can work and be fully integrated into mainstream society and the work place....
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Links > Independent Living
Assisted Living Directory - Delaware Assisted Living Facilities & Senior Care
We Can Help To Place Your Loved One Anywhere in Delaware! We can answer simple questions about senior care too!...
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Links > Nonprofit Organization
Government Disability Grants Information and Websites
While not widely publicized, there are numerous grants for those that are disabled to help with financial obligations, medical expenses and even equipment....
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Links > General
Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders
individuals and families affected by autism spectrum disorder and neurodevelopmental disorders through world class programs that integrate research, clinical service delivery, education and public...
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Links > Nonprofit Organization
The National Association of Guide Dog Users (NAGDU)
Members work collectively to
ensure sound training practices in guide dog programs
educate guide dog handlers about their rights and responsibilities
educate the public about access...
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Links > Trade Organization
Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association (BHMA)
MISSION STATEMENT
To protect and secure the welfare, safety and common good of the general public....
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Links > Independent Living
Community Resources for Independence (CRI) - Allentown, Indiana, Erie, Altoona, Bradford, Clearfield, Hermitage, Lewisburg, Lewiston, McConnellsburg, Seneca, Warren, Wellsboro, and Somerset, PA
Through the Department of Public Welfare, the CRI Attendant Care Program provides in-home health care service in additional twenty one counties of Pennsylvania - Beaver, Cameron, Centre,...
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Links > Design/Construction/Barrier Removal
Center for Inclusive Design and Environmental Access (IDeA Center)
The Center produces many dissemination products in both traditional and digital forms and engages in public, university and continuing education initiatives....
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Links > Independent Living
On My Own, Inc. - Nevada and Collins, MO
Program
ADA Assessments
Help At Hand Emergency Telephone Dialer
Parent Support Group
Monthly Social Activities
Library of Educational Materials for Public...
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Links > General
Get Ready
The campaign includes free resources for the public and health workers, including fact sheets, a blog, a Twitter, podcasts, Q&As and a calendar of events....
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Links > Design/Construction/Barrier Removal
The Helen Hamlyn Centre for Design at the Royal College of Art
We develop innovative and empathic research methods – and we exchange knowledge via education, events, publications and industrial collaboration....
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Links > Design/Construction/Barrier Removal
University of Louisville, Injury Risk Assessment and Prevention (iRAP)Â Laboratory
Investigators also study the epidemiology of wheelchair incidents and difficulties on public transit buses and para-transit vehicles. iRAP investigators also study the effects of rehabilitation...