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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Research and History > Research Documents > Exhibit Design Relating to Low Vision and Blindness Summary Report
Future Research Needs
Publication of the outcomes of developed strategies can promote further understanding of how accessibility and universal design can be incorporated into exhibit design for the cultural institutions...
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Research and History > Research Documents > Exhibit Design Relating to Low Vision and Blindness: Current Media Technology, Appropriate Application of Technology, Future Research Needs
Future Research Needs
Publication of the outcomes of such collaborations can foster a national dialog on how accessibility and universal design can be integrated into cultural institutions’ technology strategies...
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Legal Documents > SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND THE CITY OF WOODLAKE
IMPLEMENTATION AND ENFORCEMENT
The Parties to this Agreement agree that this Agreement is a public document and the City waives any and all claims that the Agreement or any part of the Agreement is confidential....
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Research and History > Research Documents > A Longitudinal Study of Playground Surfaces to Evaluate Accessibility - Final Report
Selection of Playgrounds
Selection of Playgrounds
Newly constructed public playgrounds were selected for participation as test sites in the study. ...
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Research and History > Research Documents > Characteristics of Emerging Road and Trail Users and Their Safety
Inline Skates
experienced in the 1990s.(3,4,5) With smooth street surfaces and the introduction of polyurethane wheels, inline skates have become very useful devices for transportation and recreation on public...
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Webinars, Videos, and Training > Using Corada > Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS) about Corada
FAQ: What are "Corada WorkGroups?"
Content may be marked so that it can be seen by other Corada users and the general public, however, by editing the 'privacy' settings....
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Legal Documents > SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND AURORA HEALTH CARE UNDER THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
OTHER PROVISIONS
All parties consent to the United States' disclosure of this Agreement, and information about this Agreement, to the public....
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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)
Water Closet Clearances
Single-user toilet rooms are located in a wide variety of public and private facilities, including restaurants, fast-food establishments, schools, retail stores, parks, sports stadiums,...
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2016 California Standards for Accessible Design Pocket Guide - Eff. Jan. 1, 2017
11B-206.4.10 Medical care and long-term care facilities
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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Federal Documents > Regulations > 49 CFR Parts 37 & 38 - Department of Transportation (DOT) ADA Regulations
Section 37.141 Requirements If a Joint Plan is Submitted
planning will precede, and plan implementation will begin by, January 26, 1992, without precluding entities from cooperating because it was not possible to complete coordinating different public...
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2019 California Standards
10. Prescription Drug Container Labels
The law directed the National Council on Disability (NCD) to conduct an informational and educational campaign in cooperation with the stakeholder working group to inform the public, including...
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2019 California Standards
11B-206.4.10 Medical care and long-term care facilities
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 > Nonprofit Organization
Multiple Sclerosis Foundation (MS Focus)
Foundation is to provide programs and support services to those persons affected by MS that help them maintain their health, safety, self-sufficiency, and personal well-being; and to heighten public...
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Research and History > Research Documents > Characteristics of Emerging Road and Trail Users and Their Safety
Acceleration
At signalized crossings, pedestrian signals are needed to accommodate the slower travel speeds of manual wheelchair users and pedestrians....
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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
Sections 35.108(d)(3) and 36.105(d)(3)—Condition, Manner, or Duration
the strict or demanding standard created by the Supreme Court in Toyota—will make the disability determination an appropriate threshold issue but not an onerous burden for those seeking accommodations...
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Links > Publication
Handbook of Construction Tolerances by David Kent Ballast FAIA, CSI
Click here to see more publications by this author....
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Links > Nonprofit Organization
Rebuilding Together Harrisonburg-Rockingham County - Harrisonburg, VA
How Does It Work
We receive referrals from community agencies, neighbors, public notices and self-referrals. ...
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Links > Design/Construction/Barrier Removal
Slope : Intercept
They form a suite of objects for installation in public space, both as a mode of critical play and critical access....
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Links > Advocacy/Legal Service
The National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD)
The Role of NACDD
To provide technical assistance to all DD Councils
To advocate for the national public policy agenda
To advocate for DD Councils’ appropriations in Congress...
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Links > Advocacy/Legal Service
Learning Disabilities Worldwide
We strive to increase awareness and understanding of learning disabilities through our multilingual media productions and publications that serve populations across cultures and nations....
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Links > Nonprofit Organization
CTIA-The Wireless Association®
Go Green" campaign to educate consumers and policymakers about the industry's numerous eco-friendly initiatives and activities; "On the Road, Off the Phone," a teen-focused safe driving public...
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Links > Independent Living
Center for Independent Living for Western Wisconsin Inc. - Menomonie, Eau Claire, Rice Lake, Osceola, WI
CILWW maintains a library of books, catalogs, and periodicals relating to disabilities that are available to the public. CILWW also publishes a quarterly newsletter....
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Links > Advocacy/Legal Service
Easter Seals Wyoming
Employment and Job Training - We assist people with disabilities, low income seniors and individuals receiving public assistance to learn skills and gain the support needed to find and keep...
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Links > Advocacy/Legal Service
American Foundation for the Blind
We offer publications and eLearning courses to educate professionals in the field....