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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Links > Nonprofit Organization
Rebuilding Together Monterey/Salinas - Monterey, CA
Our Mission: In partnership with local communities, Rebuilding Together - Monterey/Salinas preserves and revitalizes houses and public/non-proit facilities, assuring that low-income
homeowners...
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Links > Nonprofit Organization
Mid-Atlantic ADA Center
are part of the ADA National Network(link is external), which consists of ten regional centers located throughout the United States that provide personalized assistance to educate the public...
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Links > Nonprofit Organization
Design for All Foundation
We aim to:
Research, knowledge development, promotion, application and dissemination of Design for All in companies, public, private and education organisations, designers (in the...
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Links > Advocacy/Legal Service
National Federation of the Blind
This objective involves the removal of legal, economic, and social discriminations; the education of the public to new concepts concerning blindness; and the achievement by all blind people...
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Links > Federal Department or Agency
ADA Information Line
The Department of Justice operates a toll-free ADA Information Line to provide information and materials to the public about the requirements of the ADA....
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Additional Access Publications > A Guide to Planning Accessible Meetings
Online Guide Project Team
With functional needs to be accommodated myself, tackling conferences and meetings can be a challenge; I am eager to see this guide improve the experience of those living with both visible...
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Federal Documents > Preamble to Guidelines > 36 CFR Part 1192 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accessibility Guidelines for Transportation Vehicles (2016 Non-Rail Vehicle Guidelines) - Preamble
T704 Announcement Systems
These requirements are intended to ensure that passengers with disabilities have the critical information needed to make public bus transportation systems accessible, usable, and safe for...
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Rulemaking Process Documents > NPRMS > 36 CFR Part 1194 - Proposed Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Standards and Guidelines NPRM - Preamble
6. Conclusion
The full Preliminary RIA sets forth numerous regulatory assessment-related questions or areas for public comment....
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Webinars, Videos, and Training > Using Corada > Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS) about Corada
FAQ: How do I enter a New Link in my Corada WorkSpace?
Changing the privacy of your entry: Your entry defaults to "Not visible to the public". Adjust this setting by clicking the blue 'Edit' button to the right....
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Legal Documents > SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA AND THE PHILADELPHIA POLICE DEPARTMENT
REPORTING, ENFORCEMENT AND OTHER PROVISIONS
At least once every year, PPD will request community input from the public about disability-related issues, including whether individuals with disabilities receive auxiliary aids or services...
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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)
Ticket sales. (Section-by-Section Analysis)
In the NPRM, the Department proposed, in § 35.138(a), a general rule that a public entity shall modify its policies, practices, or procedures to ensure that individuals with disabilities...
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 49 CFR Parts 37 & 38 - Department of Transportation (DOT) ADA Regulations
Section 37.167 Other Service Requirements
Section 37.167 Other Service Requirements
The requirements in this section apply to both public and private entities.
On fixed route systems, the entity must announce stops....
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 49 CFR Parts 37 & 38 - Department of Transportation (DOT) ADA Regulations
Section 37.51 Key Stations in Commuter Rail Systems
A key station is one designated as such by the commuter authority or light/rapid rail operator, through the planning process and public participation process set forth in this section....
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2022 California Standards
11B-224.2 Guest rooms with mobility features
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ETA Editor's Note
2022 CBC allows a 36” x 36” transfer shower to be used in transient lodging guest rooms, housing at a place of education, and social service center establishments...
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Links > State Department or Agency
Texas State Independent Living Council (SILC)
Other roles of the Texas State Independent Living Council are systems advocacy, education of the public regarding disability-related topics, and establishing a provision of technical assistance...
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Federal Documents > Preamble to Guidelines > 36 CFR Part 1192 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accessibility Guidelines for Transportation Vehicles (2016 Non-Rail Vehicle Guidelines) - Preamble
B. Regulatory Flexibility Act
Summaries of significant issues raised by public comments in response to the initial regulatory flexibility analysis and discussion of regulatory revisions made as a result of such comments...
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Rulemaking Process Documents > NPRMS > 36 CFR Part 1194 - Proposed Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Standards and Guidelines NPRM - Preamble
4. Coverage of Real-Time Text
The benefits of the RTT proposal under Section 255 are dependent upon the extent RTT features would be enabled and used by the public....
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Legal Documents > United States of America v. State of Florida - Final Order of Dismissal
A.
Title II governs the administration of public services provided by governmental entities. See 42 U.S.C. §§12131-12165....
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Research and History > Regulations and Standards History > Equality of Opportunity: The Making of the Americans with Disabilities Act
Toward Independence and The ICD Survey of Disabled Americans
“This report is so liberal, Ted Kennedy wouldn’t produce it,” he told Frieden in reaction to the report’s ambitious proposals.35 But Sweet’s superior—highly-respected physician and public...
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Links > Nonprofit Organization
International Center for Disability Resources
As an internationally recognized public policy center organized by and for people with disabilities, ICDRI seeks to increase opportunities for people with disabilities by identifying barriers...
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Corada Voices > General Comments or Questions
Paperwork Perfection: Best Orders and Shipping Apps for Invoices and Packing Slips
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Viking E-1600A-BLT2EWP Emergency Tower Phone with Blue Strobe Light, Voice Announcer and Weather Protection
Applications
Campus Security Sites
Area of Refuge sites
Parking Ramps/Lots
Automated Tellers (ATM)
Entryways
Roadside Emergency Sites
Stairwells in Public Buildings...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > ADA Best Practices Tool Kit for State and Local Governments
3. Camera
Consider taking additional photos of the digital level showing slope and cross slope measurements of walkways and ramps as well as photos showing exactly where the digital level was placed...
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Federal Documents > Standards > ABA Accessibility Standard for GSA Facilities Pocket Guide
1011.2.1 Size and Location
All sides of picnic tables are generally usable, unless the picnic table is placed against a rock or tree that renders the side against the rock or tree not usable. ...