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 > Questions and Answers on the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 for Students with Disabilities Attending Public Elementary and Secondary Schools
Q10: What should a school district do if it does not believe that a student needs special education or related services as described in the Section 504 regulation?
A: The Amendments Act does not alter the procedural safeguard requirements described in the Section 504 regulation. A school district should inform the student's parent or guardian...
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State and Local Documents > State Technical Assistance > Electric Vehicle Charging Stations, Accessibility: FAQs
What is best way to provide accessible curb-side EVCS (like parallel parking)?
RESPONSE: Though the building code does not regulate EVCS in the public right-of-way, accessibility is still required under the federal Americans with Disabilities Act....
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Parent and Educator Resource Guide to Section 504 in Public Elementary and Secondary Schools
Additional Considerations for Placement and Services Under Section 504
psychological and counseling services; or speech or occupational therapy.82
To the extent that services and aids, or changes to policies and procedures (for example, allowing testing accommodations...
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Links > Federal Department or Agency
Student Placement in Elementary and Secondary Schools and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act
Student Placement in Elementary and Secondary Schools and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act
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Additional Access Publications > ADA Title II Action Guide for State and Local Governments
Telecommunication Relay Services (TRS)
Telecommunications Relay Services allows people with hearing or speech disabilities to place and receive telephone calls....
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2022 California Standards
11B-233.3.5 Dispersion
Residential dwelling units required to provide mobility features complying with Sections 11B-809.2 through 11B-809.4 and residential dwelling units required to provide communication...
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Additional Access Publications > ADA Title II Action Guide for State and Local Governments
Introduction
Subtitle B contains requirements for public transportation systems such as regional transit authorities. ...
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Links > Federal Department or Agency
Voluntary Voting System Guidelines
The EAC reviewed and revised the TGDC recommendations and, as required by HAVA, published the proposed Guidelines for a 90 day public comment period....
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > 2016 ADA CHECKLIST FOR POLLING PLACES
Section I: Elevators
Ward:__________ Precinct:__________ Staff:_______________ Date:_________ Time:_________
Address:_______________________________________ Location...
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2016 California Standards for Accessible Design Pocket Guide - Eff. Jan. 1, 2017
11B-233.3.4.2 Alterations to individual residential dwelling units
In public housing facilities with individual residential dwelling units, where a bathroom or a kitchen is substantially altered, and at least one other room is altered, the requirements...
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Webinars, Videos, and Training > Continuing education > CASI 2014 Summer Training
Afternoon Session: Consulting with Private and Public Entities
Afternoon Session:
Consulting with Private and Public Entities
James L.E. Terry, AIA, CASp
Evan Terry Associates
© 2014 Evan Terry Associates, P.C....
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Access for 9-1-1 and Telephone Emergency Services
D. Procedures for Handling TTY Calls
D. Procedures for Handling TTY Calls
In addition to proper equipment, direct, equal access for TTY calls requires that PSAPs use effective procedures for recognizing and...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Access for 9-1-1 and Telephone Emergency Services
Maintenance and Back-Up
The ADA regulation contains a specific provision requiring that covered entities maintain their accessibility features and equipment in operable working condition. In addition to...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Questions and Answers on the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 for Students with Disabilities Attending Public Elementary and Secondary Schools
Q11: What must a school district do for a student who has a disability but does not need any special education or related services?
A: As described in the Section 504 regulation, a school district must conduct an evaluation of any individual who, because of a disability, needs or is believed to need special...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > DOJ/DOE Joint Publication: Frequently Asked Questions on Effective Communication for Students with Hearing, Vision, or Speech Disabilities in Public Elementary and Secondary Schools
20. Where can a school district or parent get more information about these issues?
Answer. For information about Section 504 or Title II, school districts and parents can contact the OCR office for the state in which the school is located. Contact information for...
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Additional Access Publications > ADA Title II Action Guide for State and Local Governments
New Construction
New construction and alterations must be readily accessible to and usable by people with disabilities. Here are the compliance dates and the applicable ADA...
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State and Local Documents > Laws > Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 (with amendments issued through 2008)
12185(a) Purposes
(a) Purposes
The Office of Technology Assessment shall undertake a study to determine
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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)
§35.160 General
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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)
§35.150(d)
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 49 CFR Part 37 - Transportation for Individuals With Disabilities; Reasonable Modification of Policies and Practices
§ 37.17 Designation of responsible employee and adoption of complaint procedures
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Legal Documents > SETTLEMENT UNDER THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND THE CONNECTICUT STATE DEPARTMENT ON AGING
ADA COORDINATOR
Within six months of the effective date of this Agreement, SDA will appoint or hire one or more ADA Coordinator(s). The ADA Coordinator(s) will coordinate the SDA's effort to...
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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)
§ 35.150(d) Transition plan
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 49 CFR Parts 37 & 38 - Department of Transportation (DOT) ADA Regulations
Appendix E to Part 37—Reasonable Modification Requests
[80 FR 13261, Mar. 13, 2015, as amended at 80 FR 26196, May 7, 2015]
A. This appendix explains the Department's interpretation of §§37.5(i) and 37.169. It is intended to be used...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Title II Technical Assistance Manual
II-8.2000 Self-evaluation
Which public entities must retain a copy of the self-evaluation? A public entity that employs 50 or more employees must retain its self-evaluation for three years....