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 > Common Problems Arising in the Installation of Accessible Pedestrian Signals
Location
For graphics showing APS at corners with 10 foot and 30 foot radii and various types of curb ramps, see the curb ramp library, Chapter 6, in Special Report: Accessible Public Rights-of-Way...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Accessibility of State and Local Government Websites to People with Disabilities
Accessibility of State and Local Government Websites to People with Disabilities
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Accessibility of State and Local Government Websites
to People with Disabilities
The Internet is dramatically changing the way that American government serves the public...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Accessible Play Areas - A Summary of Accessibility Guidelines for Play Areas
15. When are "path of travel" obligations triggered?
., toilet rooms, drinking fountains, and public telephones) that serve the altered area. For example, an alteration is planned for a portion of an existing composite play structure....
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Rulemaking Process Documents > NPRMS > 36 CFR Part 1190, Proposed Accessibility Guidelines for Pedestrian Facilities in the Public Right-of-Way: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM)
Allowances for Typical Roadway Geometry
The draft guidelines adapted these requirements for pedestrian access routes in the public right-of-way and made an allowance for typical roadway geometry by permitting the grade of pedestrian...
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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
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
amending its rules 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 > ADA Checklist for Emergency Shelters
A. Evaluating the Physical Accessibility of Emergency Shelters
In communities with more than one emergency shelter, until all shelters are accessible, the locations of accessible shelters should be widely publicized, particularly to people with disabilities...
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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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Federal Documents > Regulations > 28 CFR Part 35 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in State and Local Government Services (1991 ADA Title II Regulations)
Auxiliary aids and services (Section-by-Section Analysis)
Videotext displays have become an important means of accessing auditory communications through a public address system....
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 28 CFR Part 35 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in State and Local Government Services (1991 ADA Title II Regulations)
§35.190 Designated agencies (Section-by-Section Analysis)
Because all operations of public entities now are covered irrespective of the presence or absence of Federal financial assistance, many additional State and local government functions and...
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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....