EL PASO, Tx., September 4, 2025: In a unanimous decision, the El Paso City Council voted yesterday to consolidate the city’s on-demand Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) programs and transfer $1.9 million to the community development department. The ADA is a U.S. civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities at their jobs. The City of El Paso is required to make accessible the city’s buildings and services to people with disabilities.
The City’s Office of Accessibility oversees ensuring that the city’s building and services meets the needs of the community of individuals with disabilities.
The transfer of the funds to the community development department is aimed at addressing a backlog of accessibility projects by appointing a dedicated project manager to oversee their completion, according to city officials.
The transferred funds, which are currently allocated to the streets and maintenance budget, will enable the city to expedite projects reported through the on-demand program. This program allows El Paso residents to report accessibility issues, such as inaccessible sidewalks for wheelchair users or dangerous intersections for individuals with visual impairments, by dialing 311 from their telephones.
The on-demand program’s budget has experienced gradual growth since its inception. In 2017, the city council initially allocated $500,000. This amount has since increased to $750,000 in 2024. Submissions received through the program are reviewed to determine necessary enhancements, including installing curb cuts for wheelchair access or audible pedestrian signals at city’s intersections.
With the new funding and oversight, city officials hope to significantly reduce the time it takes to complete these important projects to ensure greater accessibility and safety for the citizens of El Paso and visitors alike.
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