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 > Preamble to Standards > 36 CFR Part 1195 Standards for Accessible Medical Diagnostic Equipment - Preamble
3. Lift Compatibility Exception
[Overhead lifts] may offer flexibility over a portable lift because it can transfer the patient from either side placing the patient in the desired imaging orientation, and the ability to...
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Rulemaking Process Documents > Committee Activity and Reports > Recommendations on Standards for the Design of Medical Diagnostic Equipment for Adults with Disabilities, Advisory Committee Final Report
7.1 Basic Understanding of Diagnostic Imaging Equipment
and Drug Administration (FDA) classifies most diagnostic imaging technologies as Class II medical devices, most of which need FDA clearance (via a “510(k)” notification) prior to being placed...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Outdoor Developed Areas: A Summary of Accessibility Standards for Federal Outdoor Developed Areas
Introduction
Emphasis must be placed on ensuring that people with disabilities are able to access these unique facilities and use a variety of elements that serve these facilities....
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Research and History > Regulations and Standards History > Stabilized Engineered Wood Fiber for Accessible Trails
Preliminary Guidelines for SEWF Installation
Dump into place and apply the mixed Binder/EWF at a nominal 50% more (uncompacted) depth than the intended compacted thickness using a screed bar or rake.
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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)
ATMs. (Section-by-Section Analysis)
Industry commenters describe a practice by which used machines in urban areas or larger banks are generally sold to smaller entities or placed in rural areas as new machines are purchased...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > USDA Forest Service Missoula Technology and Development Center Facilities Toolbox: Accessibility Tools
Disabled or handicapped or ??? Which terms should be used?
, direction to the field, or have input into other documents, please use the opportunity to correct the term "handicapped" and other references to persons with disabilities that do not place...
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Federal Documents > Preamble to Guidelines > 36 CFR Part 1191 ABA Accessibility Guidelines, Outdoor Developed Areas - Preamble
Outdoor Constructed Features
Where vandalism is a consideration, a fixed shower head located 48 inches above the ground is permitted in place of a hand-held shower spray unit....
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State and Local Documents > State Technical Assistance > CCDA Accessibility Compliance for Businesses: "Myths and Misconceptions"
11. Fixing my business will be too expensive; therefore, I am unable to do anything to reduce my risk.
signs, other than parking and directional signs; 3) The color of parking signs, provided the background contrasts with the color of information; 4) The order in which the parking signs are placed...
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Additional Access Publications > A Guide to Planning Accessible Meetings
Tips for Presenters
Tips for Presenting:
If there is a sign language interpreter, please wait for him/her to be in place before beginning your presentation....
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Research and History > Research Documents > Anthropometry of Wheeled Mobility Project: Final Report
3.2 Comparison of Sub-samples across Data Collection Sites
Buffalo, NY
Pittsburgh, PA
Ithaca, NY
Total
Total Sample size
351
100
44
495
Reach Capability
Able to Pick-place...
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Links > Nonprofit Organization
Rebuilding Together Oakland East Bay - Oakland, CA
When a homeowner with resources has a problem with plumbing, a broken window, an inoperable furnace or water heater, they place a call with the home warranty company; hire a handyman; or...
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Links > Nonprofit Organization
Association of Programs for Rural Independent Living (APRIL)
Staff here hired, policies and procedures were developed and an array of services and fiscal accountability were put in place....
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Links > Independent Living
Assisted Living Directory - Hawaii Assisted Living Facilities & Senior Care
We’ve created this page to provide a helpful and accurate place to begin your research into the many assisted living facility options on the different islands of Hawaii....
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Links > Independent Living
Metropolitan Center for Independent Living (MCIL) - Minneapolis, MN
center
Nursing Home Relocation: Assisting people in relocating from nursing homes and institutional settings
IL/VR Collaboration: a special project that enables MCIL to place...
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Links > Independent Living
Placer Independent Resource Services - Auburn, CA
INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS TRAINING: Provides information about independent living skills such as using public transit, financial management, personal care, self-advocacy and makes referrals...
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Additional Access Publications > Proceedings of: Workshop on Improving Building Design for Persons with Low Vision
Opening Remarks and Introductions
Vijay Gupta, P.E., Fellow ASHRAE, Chief Mechanical Engineer, Office of Design and Construction Programs, Public Buildings Service, GSA
Well, thank you....
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Federal Documents > Preamble to Standards > 36 CFR Part 1194 Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility Standards (Section 508 Standards) - Preamble
Section 1194.22 Web-based Intranet and Internet Information and Applications (Preamble, Section-by-Section Analysis)
At the time of publication of this rule, the WAI was developing the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0....
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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)
2. Costs—Summary of Likely Economic Impact
accommodations provide effective communication to persons with hearing and vision disabilities). ...
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Corada Voices > General Comments or Questions
How to Get Klondike Adventures Free Emeralds and Energy, My Personal Tips
By: Bob Nowarkes
They are one of the few places where you can earn a decent chunk of emeralds without opening your wallet....
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Corada Voices > General Comments or Questions
How I Get Red Star Rings Free in Sonic Rumble, My Personal Tips
By: Rebecca Paldowegger
Then, on match ten, pure dumb luck: everyone else eliminated each other and I just… waddled into first place. Got my Red Star Rings. I took a victory lap around my living room....
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Corada Voices > General Comments or Questions
Roblox Rivals Hack and Cheat Codes SHOCK
By: Wilisa Zeebson
at the end of the day, getting rivals codes is half patience and half being in the right place at the right time. don’t stress if you miss one. there will always be another code, another...
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Federal Documents > Preamble to Standards > 36 CFR Part 1195 Standards for Accessible Medical Diagnostic Equipment - Preamble
(1) Adjustability: Minimum High Transfer Height
Therefore, transfer surfaces that are adjustable to a 25-inch maximum during patient transfer accommodate most patients who use mobility devices....
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Expanding Your Market: Accessible Customer Service Practices for Hotel and Lodging Guests with Disabilities
The Market of Travelers Who Benefit from Accessibility
Most accessible facility, product, and program features will accommodate the physical changes this market segment experiences. (8)
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Additional Access Publications > Proceedings of: Workshop on Improving Building Design for Persons with Low Vision
Issue 15: How can the potential conflict between the goals of zero net energy and accessibility for low vision persons be resolved?
Comment by Tom Williams: One of the things that I see happening is that there is no accommodation to build functional requirements throughout....