City of Yuma launches ‘Access for All’ campaign

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) - The City of Yuma has launched "Access for All," a campaign to educate residents, businesses and visitors across the community about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

According to a press release, the campaign is raising awareness "about what accessibility looks like in everyday life, celebrating progress made across City services and infrastructure, and encouraging respectful, inclusive behavior throughout the community."

The City says outreach efforts will include the following:

• Social media
• News releases
• Video public service annoucements
• Information shared through the City's website

"I'm excited to support the ADA Access for All campaign because creating a place where everyone feels welcome truly matters to me," said Deputy Mayor Leslie McClendon, who also serves as the ADA Commission Chairperson. "Welcoming everyone isn't just the right thing to do—it's who we are. When barriers are removed, people are free to explore, connect, and fully experience our community, and that's the kind of destination I'm proud to be part of."

The Access For All campaign is designed to educate the community about the Americans with Disabilities Act while highlighting the city’s commitment to accessibility, inclusion, and equity.

“We have a commission here with the city of yuma that is helping the community see what we need to grow our place to more of an accessible, we have some spots that have been neglected," says McClendon.

The campaign highlights topics like respectful use of accessible parking, invisible disabilities, and how residents can report accessibility concerns.

The city says by providing information with real world examples, we can foster greater understanding and shared responsibility.

The campaign will be pushed out through social media, news releases, and public service announcements.

McClendon adds. “it’s very important, you know not just for people in a wheelchair, it’s with people that have crutches, that are on scooters, that are on walkers, as simple as families with strollers, if you can’t get around town that’s a problem, and we as a community need to be accessible for everyone.”

To learn more about the campaign, and ADA resources, click here.