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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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2013 California Standards for Accessible Design Pocket Guide
11B-233.1 General
Public housing facilities with residential dwelling units available for public use shall comply with Section 11B-233....
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2013 California Standards for Accessible Design Pocket Guide
11B-203.8 Residential facilities
In public housing residential facilities, common use areas that do not serve residential dwelling units required to provide mobility features complying with Sections 11B-809.2 through 11B...
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2016 California Standards for Accessible Design Pocket Guide - Eff. Jan. 1, 2017
11B-203.8 Residential facilities
In public housing residential facilities, common use areas that do not serve residential dwelling units required to provide mobility features complying with Sections 11B-809.2 through 11B...
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2019 California Standards
11B-228.3.2 Minimum number
In public housing facilities, EVCS provided for common use of residents shall comply with Section 11B-228.3.2....
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Title II Technical Assistance Manual
II-5.1000 General
A public entity may not deny the benefits of its programs, activities, and services to individuals with disabilities because its facilities are inaccessible....
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2016 California Standards for Accessible Design Pocket Guide - Eff. Jan. 1, 2017
11B-233.3.1.2.5 Multi-story residential dwelling units in buildings with no elevator
In non-elevator buildings in public housing facilities, a minimum of 10 percent but not less than one of the ground floor multi-story residential dwelling units shall be calculated using...
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
Inclusion Solutions BigBell™ Flex Alert System
Key Features
The BigBell™ Flex will work for any public building or business. You can also combine your BigBell™ Flex with a ramp to increase access to your property....
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2019 California Standards
11B-208.1 General
Parking spaces used exclusively for buses, trucks, other delivery vehicles, or vehicular impound shall not be required to comply with Section 11B-208 provided that lots accessed by the public...
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Additional Access Publications > ADA Title II Action Guide for State and Local Governments
Sample Documents
Public Notice - long and short versions
Under Title II all public entities must provide information to the public, program participants, applicants and employees about the ADA...
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Legal Documents > SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS
SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS DJ No. 204-74-351
This settlement agreement (the "Agreement") is entered into between the United States of America and Harris County, Texas (collectively, the "Parties").
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2013 California Standards for Accessible Design Pocket Guide
1002.1 Definitions
MEANS OF EGRESS
PUBLIC WAY.
STAIR.
STAIRWAY.
WINDER...
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Corada Voices > General Comments or Questions
Re: Take a Survey: Improve Transportation for People with Disabilities
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Corada Voices > ADA Fails
Re: Step Into the Action with Basketball Stars
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Corada Voices > General Comments or Questions
Re: Step Into the Action with Basketball Stars
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Corada Voices > ADA Fails
Re: Step Into the Action with Basketball Stars
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Corada Voices > Possible Solutions or Design Ideas
Re: Step Into the Action with Basketball Stars
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Corada Voices > General Comments or Questions
Re: Step Into the Action with Basketball Stars
By: Hurry Kang
I love how you tackled the concept of level devil in your post! It made me think about how these challenges can actually fuel personal growth. How do you think we can best turn those...
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Corada Voices > General Comments or Questions
Re: Step Into the Action with Basketball Stars
By: Hurry Kang
I love how you tackled the concept of level devil in your post! It made me think about how these challenges can actually fuel personal growth. How do you think we can best turn those...
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Corada Voices > General Comments or Questions
Re: Step Into the Action with Basketball Stars
By: Hurry Kang
I love how you tackled the concept of level devil in your post! It made me think about how these challenges can actually fuel personal growth. How do you think we can best turn those...
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2016 California Standards for Accessible Design Pocket Guide - Eff. Jan. 1, 2017
1002.1 Definitions
MEANS OF EGRESS
PUBLIC WAY.
STAIR.
STAIRWAY.
WINDER...
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 24 CFR Part 8 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in Federally Assisted Programs and Activities - Notice: Instructions for use of alternative accessibility standard
Washing Machines; Clothes Dryers— Sections 214.2 and 214.3 of the 2010 Standards
and clothes dryers are provided in individual dwelling units, front loading accessible washing machines and clothes dryers may be required in accessible dwelling units as a reasonable accommodation...
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2025 California Standards
CHAPTER 11B ACCESSIBILITY TO PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PUBLIC ACCOMMODATIONS, COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS AND PUBLIC HOUSING
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2022 California Standards
CHAPTER 11B ACCESSIBILITY TO PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PUBLIC ACCOMMODATIONS, COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS AND PUBLIC HOUSING