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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)
  Complete complaint

  Complete complaint means a written statement that contains the complainant's name and address and describes the public entity's alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to...

• Federal Documents > Regulations > 28 CFR Part 35 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in State and Local Government Services (1991 ADA Title II Regulations)
  Historic preservation programs

  Historic preservation programs means programs conducted by a public entity that have preservation of historic properties as a primary purpose.

• Federal Documents > Regulations > 28 CFR Part 35 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in State and Local Government Services (1991 ADA Title II Regulations)
  Individual with a disability

  Individual with a disability means a person who has a disability. The term individual with a disability does not include an individual who is currently engaging in the illegal use of...

• Federal Documents > Regulations > 28 CFR Part 35 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in State and Local Government Services (1991 ADA Title II Regulations)
  Historic properties

  Historic properties means those properties that are listed or eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places or properties designated as historic under State or...

• Federal Documents > Regulations > 28 CFR Part 35 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in State and Local Government Services (1991 ADA Title II Regulations)
  Public entity

  Public entity means -- (1) Any State or local government; (2) Any department, agency, special purpose district, or other instrumentality of a State or States or local...

• State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2013 California Standards for Accessible Design Pocket Guide
  BOARDING PIER

  BOARDING PIER. [DSA-AC]  A portion of a pier where a boat is temporarily secured for the purpose of embarking or disembarking.

• Federal Documents > Regulations > 28 CFR Part 35 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in State and Local Government Services (1991 ADA Title II Regulations)
  Designated agency

  Designated agency means the Federal agency designated under subpart G of this part to oversee compliance activities under this part for particular components of State and local...

• Federal Documents > Regulations > 28 CFR Part 36 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations and in Commercial Facilities (1991 ADA Title III Regulations)
  Private club

  Private club means a private club or establishment exempted from coverage under title II of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000a(e)).

• Federal Documents > Regulations > 28 CFR Part 36 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations and in Commercial Facilities (1991 ADA Title III Regulations)
  Public accommodation

  Public accommodation means a private entity that owns, leases (or leases to), or operates a place of public accommodation.

• Federal Documents > Regulations > 28 CFR Part 36 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations and in Commercial Facilities (1991 ADA Title III Regulations)
  Religious entity

  Religious entity means a religious organization, including a place of worship.

• Federal Documents > Regulations > 28 CFR Part 36 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations and in Commercial Facilities (2010 ADA Title III Regulations with amendments issued through Dec. 2016)
  2010 Standards

  2010 Standards means the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design, which consist of the 2004 ADAAG and the requirements contained in subpart D of this part.

• State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2013 California Standards for Accessible Design Pocket Guide
  [ADA Title III] 2010 Standards

  [ADA Title III] 2010 Standards.  [§36.104] The 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design, which consist of the 2004 ADAAG and the requirements contained in subpart D of this part.

• State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2013 California Standards for Accessible Design Pocket Guide
  VEHICULAR WAY

  VEHICULAR WAY.  A route provided for vehicular traffic, such as in a street, driveway, or parking facility.

• Federal Documents > Regulations > 28 CFR Part 36 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations and in Commercial Facilities (1991 ADA Title III Regulations)
  Undue burden

  Undue burden means significant difficulty or expense. In determining whether an action would result in an undue burden, factors to be considered include -- (1) The nature and cost...

• Federal Documents > Regulations > 28 CFR Part 36 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations and in Commercial Facilities (2010 ADA Title III Regulations with amendments issued through Dec. 2016)
  Direct threat

  Direct threat means a significant risk to the health or safety of others that cannot be eliminated by a modification of policies, practices, or procedures, or by the provision of...

• Federal Documents > Regulations > 28 CFR Part 36 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations and in Commercial Facilities (2010 ADA Title III Regulations with amendments issued through Dec. 2016)
  Qualified reader

  Qualified reader means a person who is able to read effectively, accurately, and impartially using any necessary specialized vocabulary.

• Federal Documents > Regulations > 28 CFR Part 36 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations and in Commercial Facilities (2010 ADA Title III Regulations with amendments issued through Dec. 2016)
  Qualified interpreter

  Qualified interpreter means an interpreter who, via a video remote interpreting (VRI) service or an on-site appearance, is able to interpret effectively, accurately, and impartially,...

• Federal Documents > Regulations > 28 CFR Part 36 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations and in Commercial Facilities (1991 ADA Title III Regulations)
  Qualified interpreter

  Qualified interpreter means an interpreter who is able to interpret effectively, accurately and impartially both receptively and expressively, using any necessary specialized...

• State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2013 California Standards for Accessible Design Pocket Guide
  [A] PUBLIC WAY

  [A] PUBLIC WAY.  A street, alley or other parcel of land open to the outside air leading to a street, that has been deeded, dedicated or otherwise permanently appropriated to the...

• Federal Documents > Regulations > 28 CFR Part 36 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations and in Commercial Facilities (1991 ADA Title III Regulations)
  Individual with a disability

  Individual with a disability means a person who has a disability. The term "individual with a disability'' does not include an individual who is currently engaging in the illegal use...

• Federal Documents > Regulations > 28 CFR Part 36 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations and in Commercial Facilities (1991 ADA Title III Regulations)
  Private entity

  Private entity means a person or entity other than a public entity.

• State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2013 California Standards for Accessible Design Pocket Guide
  FUNCTIONAL AREA

  FUNCTIONAL AREA. [DSA-AC]  A room, space or area intended or designated for a group of related activities or processes.

• Federal Documents > Regulations > 28 CFR Part 36 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations and in Commercial Facilities (2010 ADA Title III Regulations with amendments issued through Dec. 2016)
  § 36.601 Submitting official

  Submitting official means the State or local official who – (1) Has principal responsibility for administration of a code, or is authorized to submit a code on behalf of a...

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  AUTOMATIC DOOR

  AUTOMATIC DOOR.  A door equipped with a power operated mechanism and controls that open and close the door automatically upon receipt of a momentary actuating signal. The switch that...