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: What Visitors with Vision Loss Want Museums and Parks to Know about Effective Communication
Discussion
Visitors who are blind or have low vision want Braille and audio versions of publications that meet established standards....
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State and Local Documents > Guidelines > 36 CFR Part 1191 ABA Accessibility Guidelines, Outdoor Developed Areas
36 CFR Part 1191 ABA Accessibility Guidelines, Outdoor Developed Areas
The incorporation of certain publications listed in the guidelines is approved by the Director of the Federal Register as of September 21, 2004....
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Webinars, Videos, and Training > Using Corada > Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS) about Corada
FAQ: How do I reply to a post in Corada Voices?
You may set privacy settings for your post by choosing one of the following from the menu:
"Everyone" - general public
"Only Me" - for your use only (for example, to make...
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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
VI. Relationship of This Regulation to Revisions to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s ADA Title I Regulation Implementing the ADA Amendments Act of 2008
The EEOC received and reviewed more than 600 public comments in response to its NRPM....
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 49 CFR Parts 37 & 38 - Department of Transportation (DOT) ADA Regulations
Section 37.135 Submission of Paratransit Plans
Each public entity operating fixed route service is required to develop and submit a plan for paratransit service. Where you send your plans depends on the type of entity you are....
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2016 California Standards for Accessible Design Pocket Guide - Eff. Jan. 1, 2017
11B-206.2.4 Spaces and elements
The exception does not apply to areas that are likely to be used by members of the public who are not employees of the court such as jury areas, attorney areas, or witness stands....
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2019 California Standards
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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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2019 California Standards
11B-206.2.4 Spaces and elements
The exception does not apply to areas that are likely to be used by members of the public who are not employees of the court such as jury areas, attorney areas, or witness stands....
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2019 California Standards
11B-805.7 Built-in cabinets and work surfaces
As of the initial publication of this Guide, OSHPD has not updated CAN 2-11B for applicability to 2019 CBC....
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Research and History > Regulations and Standards History > Equality of Opportunity: The Making of the Americans with Disabilities Act
Conference Proceedings and Final Passage
She figured the best place to find him was in the hallway between the Senate chamber and the Majority Leader’s office....
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Federal Documents > Preamble to Standards > 36 CFR Part 1195 Standards for Accessible Medical Diagnostic Equipment - Preamble
(2) Transfer Surface Location for Diagnostic Equipment Used in the Seated Position
Additionally, at the public hearing on May 8, 2012, a commenter raised concerns about the ability to obtain dental care when unable to transfer onto the dental chair....
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Legal Documents > SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND OLYMPIA ENTERTAINMENT, INC. REGARDING JOE LOUIS ARENA
B. Ticket Policies and Pricing:
tickets for Wheelchair Seats and/or adjacent Companion Seats twenty-four (24) hours before commencement of the event, Olympia shall have the right to release such tickets to the general public...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Statement of the Department of Justice on Application of the Integration Mandate of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act and Olmstead v. L.C. to State and Local Governments’ Employment Service Systems for Individuals with Disabilities
7. What remedies address violations of the ADA’s integration mandate in the context of disability employment systems?
The use of such criteria has been recognized as an appropriate mechanism “to measure the success of the [remedial] employment services offered” by a public entity, including whether such...
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Federal Documents > Preamble to Regulations > 14 CFR Part 382 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in Air Travel (Air Carrier Access Act): Preamble and Section-by-Section Analysis (with amendments issued through July 2010)
How do I know it’s a service animal and not a pet?
psychiatric service animals: With respect to an animal used for emotional support (which need not have specific training for that function but must be trained to behave appropriately in a public...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Outdoor Developed Areas: A Summary of Accessibility Standards for Federal Outdoor Developed Areas
Key Differences Between Routes
Pedestrian Access Routes—A pedestrian access route, often called a sidewalk, is located in a public right-of-way and typically is parallel to a roadway....
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Federal Documents > Preamble to Guidelines > 36 CFR Part 1191 ABA Accessibility Guidelines, Outdoor Developed Areas - Preamble
Summary of Major Provisions
Requires at least 20 percent of each type of outdoor constructed features provided at each location in common use and public use areas serving camping units and picnic units with mobility...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Ensuring Language Access and Effective Communication During Response and Recovery: A Checklist for Emergency Responders
ENSURING LANGUAGE ACCESS AND EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION DURING RESPONSE AND RECOVERY: A CHECKLIST FOR EMERGENCY RESPONDERS
Identify public gathering spaces that serve persons with LEP, such as schools or local libraries that offer internet access or language access resources....
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Links > Federal Department or Agency
Interagency Committee on Disability Research (ICDR)
Interagency Committee on Health and Health Disparities (ICHHD)
Benefits of Participation - The ICDR works to support the administration’s goal to work together to ensure the public...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > ADA Best Practices Tool Kit for State and Local Governments
Chapter 6 Addendum: Title II Checklist (Curb Ramps and Pedestrian Crossings)
(If you do not have experience reviewing design and specification documents, you may find it helpful to obtain assistance from personnel who work in your highway or public works department...
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Federal Documents > Preamble to Regulations > 14 CFR Part 382 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in Air Travel (Air Carrier Access Act): Preamble and Section-by-Section Analysis (with amendments issued through July 2010)
Other International Law Issues
We reject any assertion that, by making specific accommodations mandatory (e.g., by saying “must” instead of “should”) or by limiting airline discretion to provide poorer rather than better...
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Links > Nonprofit Organization
Family Caregiver Alliance (FCA)
FCA, as a public voice for caregivers, shines light on the challenges caregivers face daily and champions their cause through education, services, and advocacy....
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Links > General
Trace Research & Development Center
Our Purpose:
To apply engineering, computer science, disability studies, public policy, and information science to prevent the barriers to, and capitalize on the opportunities presented...
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Links > State Department or Agency
Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission (MRC)
Services
Vocational Rehabilitation
Community Living (CL)
Disability Determination Services
MRC Reports and Publications
MRC Transition Services For...
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Links > Advocacy/Legal Service
Environmental Health Network
As if that isn’t enough, we have tabled at many an Earth Day Festival and Ecofest, educating the public about health and the environment. ...