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 > A Guide to Disability Rights Laws
Fair Housing Act
-9275 (TTY)
For questions about the accessibility provisions of the Fair Housing Act, contact Fair Housing FIRST at:
www.fairhousingfirst.org
(888) 341-7781 (voice/TTY)
For publications...
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Federal Documents > Preamble to Standards > 36 CFR Part 1195 Standards for Accessible Medical Diagnostic Equipment - Preamble
1. General Exception
Through testimony at the public hearings, comments, and MDE Advisory Committee discussions, the manufacturers of imaging equipment consistently raised concerns about inherent barriers to...
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Federal Documents > Preamble to Standards > 36 CFR Part 1195 Standards for Accessible Medical Diagnostic Equipment - Preamble
(3) Adjustability: Transfer Surface Intermediate Heights
In addition to the matter of low transfer height, the Access Board sought public comment in question 14(c) on whether the final rule should require intermediate heights between a minimum...
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Rulemaking Process Documents > NPRMS > 28 CFR Parts 35 and 36, Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations - Movie Theaters; Movie Captioning and Audio Description (NPRM)
1. Small Business Threshold Assessment—Methodology and Summary of Results
Option 1 would delay the compliance date for analog screens for four years after publication of the final rule. ...
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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)
Comfort animals vs. psychiatric service animals.
The Department's rule is based on the assumption that the title II and title III regulations govern a wider range of public settings than the settings that allow for emotional support animals...
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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
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
amending its rule implementing the Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA) to require U.S. air carriers and foreign air carriers to make their Web sites that market air transportation to the general public...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > DOJ/DOE Joint Publication: Frequently Asked Questions on Effective Communication for Students with Hearing, Vision, or Speech Disabilities in Public Elementary and Secondary Schools
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
These IDEA protections also apply to children with disabilities who attend public charter or magnet schools.18 Among other things, the IEP must address the communication needs of eligible...
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Legal Documents > United States of America v. Employees' Retirement Systems of Alabama, Teachers' Retirement Systems of Alabama, and PCH Hotels & Resorts, Inc. - Consent Decree
BACKGROUND
The United States and Defendants agree that settlement of these matters without further litigation is in the public interest and that the entry of this Consent Decree is the most appropriate...
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Additional Access Publications > Community Emergency Planning in NYC - A Toolkit for Community Leaders
SAMPLE SCENARIO: EXTREME HEAT
The City, in partnership with public facilities, has opened cooling centers across the city.
What are your first steps? Who do you first communicate with?...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Nondiscrimination in Federally Assisted Programs: Policy Interpretations
SECTION 504 OF THE REHABILITATION ACT OF 1973 POLICY INTERPRETATION NO. 5
Coverage:Â This policy interpretation applies to any public or private institution, person, or other entity that receives or benefits from HEW financial assistance....
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Rulemaking Process Documents > NPRMS > 36 CFR Part 1194 - Proposed Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Standards and Guidelines NPRM - Preamble
504.1 General (Section-by-Section Analysis)
In this way, while a particular authoring tool may be used only by a small number of people, its outputs—such as government reports—may be widely distributed to the public....
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State and Local Documents > State Technical Assistance > DSA IR 11B-3: DETECTABLE WARNINGS AT CURB RAMPS (with revisions issued through Jan. 2011)
DSA IR 11B-3: DETECTABLE WARNINGS AT CURB RAMPS (with revisions issued through Jan. 2011)
installation requirements of detectable warnings at curb ramps under Division of the State Architect (DSA) jurisdiction, which includes state funded buildings and facilities, State of California public...
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Research and History > Research Documents > Synthesis of Literature Relevant to Roundabout Signalization to Provide Pedestrian Access - Final Report
BACKGROUND
In recent years, with the development of guidelines for the public right-of-way, concerns have been raised about the accessibility of roundabouts to persons with severe visual impairments...
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Legal Documents > SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICAN AND THE CITY OF WAUKEGAN, ILLINOIS UNDER THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
IMPLEMENTATION AND ENFORCEMENT
This Agreement is a public document. A copy of this document or any information contained in it will be made available to any person by the City or the Department on request....
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Rulemaking Process Documents > NPRMS > 36 CFR Part 1195 Proposed Accessibility Standards for Medical Diagnostic Equipment NPRM - Preamble
A. Access Board
Board’s guidelines and standards as mandatory requirements for entities subject to their jurisdiction.3
1 The Access Board consists of 13 members appointed by the President from the public...
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Legal Documents > SETTLEMENT UNDER THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND THE CONNECTICUT STATE DEPARTMENT ON AGING
IMPLEMENTATION AND ENFORCEMENT
This Agreement is a public document. A copy of this document or any information contained in it will be made available to any person by the SDA or the Department on request....
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2016 California Standards for Accessible Design Pocket Guide - Eff. Jan. 1, 2017
11B-216.8 Toilet rooms and bathing rooms
Existing buildings that have been remodeled to provide specific toilet rooms or bathing rooms for public use that comply with these building standards shall have the location of and the...
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2019 California Standards
11B-216.8 Toilet rooms and bathing rooms
Existing buildings that have been remodeled to provide specific toilet rooms or bathing rooms for public use that comply with these building standards shall have the location of and the...
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Links > Nonprofit Organization
The Family Cafe
Individuals and their families require a forum where they can gather to network and share concerns, educate themselves about available services, and find a united voice to influence public...
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Links > Nonprofit Organization
Rebuilding Together Charles County (Christmas in April) - Waldorf, MD
The public is invited to attend. Alvin Stewart is our current President....
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Links > State Department or Agency
Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services
The administrator determines program scope and policies, promotes public interest and acceptance, directs budget funds, develops program plans and provides for staff development, research...
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Links > Advocacy/Legal Service
National Resource Center on ADHD
and interventions, education, parenting, life management skills, relationships, workplace challenges, co-occurring conditions, gender issues, and the legal system; and
raising public...
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Links > Nonprofit Organization
Danielle's Foundation
The families are notified by phone and then a public announcement is made on our Facebook page....
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Links > Independent Living
Services for Independent Living, Inc. (SIL) - Euclid, OH
SIL strives to promote access in the community and to ensure individuals with disabilities are provided the same opportunities and choices as others in areas such as public access, education...