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
15. Caring for Service Animals
A paratransit or fixed route passenger's request that the driver take charge of a service animal may be denied. Caring for a service animal is the responsibility of the passenger or...
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 49 CFR Parts 37 & 38 - Department of Transportation (DOT) ADA Regulations
§ 37.9(d)(1)
(1) For purposes of implementing the equivalent facilitation provision in ADA Chapter 1, Section 103, of Appendix B to 36 CFR part 1191, the following parties may submit to the...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Title II Technical Assistance Manual
II-5.0000 PROGRAM ACCESSIBILITY
Regulatory references: 28 CFR 35.149-35.150
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2019 California Standards
11B-233.3.3 Additions
Where an addition to an existing building results in an increase in the number of residential dwelling units, the requirements of Section 11B-233.3.1 shall apply only to the...
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2012 Florida Accessibility Code
101.1 General
This document contains scoping and technical requirements for accessibility to sites, facilities, buildings, and elements by individuals with disabilities. The requirements are to be...
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2012 Texas Accessibility Standards
101.1 General
This document contains scoping and technical requirements for accessibility to sites, facilities, buildings, and elements by individuals with disabilities. The requirements are to be...
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Links > Federal Department or Agency
Help America Vote Act of 2002 (HAVA)
Help America Vote Act
The Help America Vote Act (HAVA) of 2002 was passed by the United States Congress to make sweeping reforms to the nation's voting process. HAVA addresses...
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2013 California Standards for Accessible Design Pocket Guide
11B-226.1 General
However, the ADA and, where applicable, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, provide that employees are entitled to "reasonable accommodations."...
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2016 California Standards for Accessible Design Pocket Guide - Eff. Jan. 1, 2017
11B-226.1 General
However, the ADA and, where applicable, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, provide that employees are entitled to "reasonable accommodations."...
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2019 California Standards
11B-226.1 General
However, the ADA and, where applicable, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, provide that employees are entitled to "reasonable accommodations."...
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Additional Access Publications > Comparison: 2010 and 1991 ADA Standards for Accessible Design - Scoping Requirements
232 Detention and Correctional Facilities
Detention and correctional facilities. (1) New construction of jails, prisons, and other detention and correctional facilities shall comply with the 2010 Standards except that public entities...
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2016 California Standards for Accessible Design Pocket Guide - Eff. Jan. 1, 2017
11B-233.3.4 Alterations
Alterations to a public housing facility shall comply with Section 11B-233.3.4.
[2010 ADAS] 233.3.4 Alterations. Alterations shall comply with 233.3.4....
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Guide to the ADA Standards
Why are detectable warnings no longer required for all curb ramps or at hazardous vehicular areas?
In the last update, the ADA Standards were revised to focus more clearly on facilities located on sites in recognition of separate criteria the Access Board is developing for public rights-of-ways...
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Webinars, Videos, and Training > Product Demonstration or Information
Q'Straint : QUANTUM User Experience - A First Hand Account
QUANTUM user Beverly Brown talks about her day to day experience using the QUANTUM and how its has made public transportation an independent, more enjoyable experience for her. https://www.qstraint.com...
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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)
§35.130(b)(7)
(7) A public entity shall make reasonable modifications in policies, practices, or procedures when the modifications are necessary to avoid discrimination on the basis of disability, unless...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > DOJ/DOE Dear Colleague Letter: Electronic Book Readers
DOJ/DOE Dear Colleague Letter: Electronic Book Readers
is discrimination prohibited by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504) unless those individuals are provided accommodations...
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Additional Access Publications > ADA Title II Action Guide for State and Local Governments
Program Accessibility
entity, or be subjected to discrimination by any public entity....
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
Election Systems & Software ADA Sip-N-Puff - AutoMark
ADA-compliant voting device includes adjustable headset, 2 mouthpieces with gloves, 6-foot tube with quick connects, sip/puff switch box, cables to connect to AutoMARK, and a...
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
Election Systems & Software ADA Keypad - Accuvote TSX And TS
The 12-key serial keypad is for use with AccuVote TS/TSX units configured as Visually-Impaired Ballot Station (VIBS). The layout is in the style of a standard 3 x 4 telephone keypad....
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
Origin Instruments Corporation AirVoter Sanitary Sip-Puff Switch for Voting
AirVoter™ is the leading sip-puff voting system for individuals with motor disabilities and limited dexterity. The padded, head-referenced design affords dignity, comfort, and...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Title II Technical Assistance Manual - 1994 Supplement
II-3.6100 General.
ILLUSTRATION 5: S, an individual with an environmental illness, requests a public entity to adopt a policy prohibiting the use of perfume or other scented products by its employees who come...
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Additional Access Publications > ADA Title II Action Guide for State and Local Governments
ADA Title II Requirements
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State and Local Documents > Guidelines > Appendix B to 34 CFR Part 104—Guidelines for Eliminating Discrimination and Denial of Services on the Basis of Race, Color, National Origin, Sex, and Handicap in Vocational Education Programs
Appendix B to Part 104—Guidelines for Eliminating Discrimination and Denial of Services on the Basis of Race, Color, National Origin, Sex, and Handicap in Vocational Education Programs
TITLE 34 EDUCATION
SUBTITLE B REGULATIONS OF THE OFFICES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
CHAPTER I -- OFFICE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
PART 104 --...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > DOJ/DOE Dear Colleague Letter: Effective Communication
DOJ/DOE Dear Colleague Letter: Effective Communication
Effective Communication
November 12, 2014
Dear Colleague:
Students with disabilities, like all students, must be provided the opportunity to fully participate in our public...