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 > 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
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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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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Rulemaking Process Documents > NPRMS > 36 CFR Part 1190, Proposed Accessibility Guidelines for Pedestrian Facilities in the Public Right-of-Way; Shared Use Paths: Supplemental Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (SNPRM)
Separate Pathways for Pedestrians and Bicyclists
Transport, ‘‘Guidance on the Use of Tactile Paving Surfaces, ‘‘Chapter 5—Segregated Shared Cycle Track/Footway Surface and Central Delineator Strip [available at: http://www.dft.gov.uk/publications...
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Rulemaking Process Documents > NPRMS > 28 CFR Part 35 Title II Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) - Preamble (published 2008)
Sections 35.171, 35.172, and 35.190--Streamlining Complaint Investigations and Designated Agency Authority (Section-by-Section Analysis)
The Department is proposing modifications to its current procedures with respect to the investigation of complaints alleging discrimination on the basis of disability by public entities...
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State and Local Documents > Guidelines > Accessibility Guidebook for Outdoor Recreation and Trails
General Exceptions in FSTAG
Some public lands are reasonably well suited for pedestrian travel. Other public lands are rocky, soggy, excessively steep, or otherwise less well suited to casual foot traffic....
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Research and History > Committee Reports > Access for All: Five Years of Progress - A Report from the Department of Justice on Enforcement of the Americans with Disabilities Act
III. PROTECTING THE CONSTITUTIONALITY OF THE ADA
The cases involve a wide range of claims regarding courts, prisons, public transit, voting, public education, parking placards, licensing, and institutionalization....
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Research and History > Research Documents > A Longitudinal Study of Playground Surfaces to Evaluate Accessibility - Final Report
Implications
As such, there is a marked absence of public data as to how this particular type of surface material would compare to PIP, TIL, EWF and HYB. ...
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Research and History > Research Documents > Characteristics of Emerging Road and Trail Users and Their Safety
FOREWORD
Quality Assurance Statement
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) provides high-quality information to serve Government, industry, and the public in a manner that promotes public...
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Webinars, Videos, and Training > Using Corada > Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS) about Corada
FAQ: How do I enter a New Event 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 > United States of America v. State of Florida - Final Order of Dismissal
A.
Because Title II extends the Rehabilitation Act's prohibition against disability-discrimination beyond federal funding recipients to all public entities, the consistency mandate merely ensures...
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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....
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Links > Independent Living
Independent Living Resource Center of Northeast Florida (ILRC) - Jacksonville, FL
The ILRC furnishes disability related information for consumers and the general public....
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Links > Nonprofit Organization
Rebuilding Together Caroline County - Denton, MD
We also operate an River Landing Salvage Depot to reduce the waste of reusable building materials and make them available to the 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...