Mesa is the first city worldwide to receive the Destination Verified Seal from Wheel the World, an online booking platform for travelers with disabilities.

Wheel the World sends trained mappers to visit and assess and evaluate destinations prior to providing them with information “on enhancing their infrastructure, along with offering them access to (is) E-learning platform to expand their knowledge of disabilities and accessibility,” according to a release.

"This milestone not only demonstrates Mesa's unwavering commitment to inclusivity but also marks a significant step forward in our collective mission to make travel accessible to all,” Wheel the World co-founder and COO Camilo Navarro, said.

As part of Visit Mesa's mission to make the city one of the nation's most inclusive and accessible travel destinations, the organization partnered with Wheel the World “to provide travelers with advanced information on accessible experiences in Mesa and connect them with suggested itineraries based on their personal requirements,” the release stated.

"Our goal at Visit Mesa is to empower travelers of all abilities to confidently plan their trips to our destination," Alison Brooks, Visit Mesa vice president, said.

"For Mesa to achieve the Destination Verified Seal shows that we are dedicated to promoting inclusive travel and showcasing practices that embrace accessibility.”

For more: AccessibleMesa.com and WheeltheWorld.com.