The Pediatric Emergency Department at Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital at Hackensack Meridian Children’s Health receives the accolade of becoming the first emergency department in New Jersey to earn the Certified Autism Center™ (CAC) designation through the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES).
The International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES) is proud to award the City of Chandler Parks and Recreation Division with the Certified Autism Center™ (CAC) designation. This recognition signifies the department’s commitment to building inclusive spaces and programs for autistic and sensory-sensitive individuals and their families. The team completed an autism-specific training and certification process to better understand and welcome these community members. Additionally, IBCCES conducted an on-site review of multiple facilities to provide the department with valuable insights on further enhancing programs and detailed sensory guides for recreation areas as part of the certification process.
MEDINA, Saudi Arabia – (May 9, 2024) – The International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES) is proud to announce its partnership with the city of Medina, which has begun the process of becoming the first Autism Certified City™ (ACC) in the Middle East. The prestigious ACC designation can only be earned through IBCCES and is awarded to exceptional communities where key stakeholders, including healthcare, education, local government, hospitality, leisure and corporate members are trained and certified to better serve the neurodiverse population.
The Missouri City Police Department has achieved the Certified Autism Center™ (CAC) designation, a certification awarded by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES) to organizations that have trained 80% or more of public-facing team members on how to better communicate with and respond to autistic and sensory-sensitive individuals.
In an unprecedented effort to promote accessibility and inclusion in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Prince Faisal Bin Salman Autism Center proudly announces its achievement of the Certified Autism Center™ (CAC) designation from the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES). IBCCES awards the CAC distinction to organizations who have trained 80% or more of their public-facing workforce with autism-specific training, equipping them with the understanding and skills to better communicate and respond to autistic individuals and those who have sensory sensitivities, ensuring they are ready to provide exceptional services to the community and their families.
The International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES) proudly presents the Zarrow Institute on Transition & Self-Determination at the University of Oklahoma with the Certified Autism Center™ (CAC) designation. This certification means that staff have completed an autism-specific training and certification program through IBCCES, reflecting the institute’s commitment to creating a more inclusive and accessible environment for all students, including autistic and sensory-sensitive individuals.
Crayola Experience Mall of America® is proud to announce its new status as a Certified Autism Center™ (CAC), a significant milestone in its commitment to providing a fun and inclusive environment for all guests. The CAC designation, awarded by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES), recognizes organizations that complete specialized training to better understand and assist autistic or sensory-sensitive individuals and their families.
The International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES) is proud to announce that Dubai has made remarkable progress in becoming the first Certified Autism Destination™ in the Eastern Hemisphere. This milestone, achieved in just over a year, marks a significant chapter in Dubai’s commitment to inclusivity and awareness, aligning perfectly with Autism Acceptance Month this April.
The only pediatric hospital in the region has been designated as the first Certified Autism Center™ in Florida and is now outfitted with the area’s first sensory-friendly ambulance
Lee Health’s Golisano Children’s Hospital launched a first-of-its-kind program to support patient care for pediatric patients with Autism Spectrum and Sensory Disorders (ASD). The SEA STAR Program, which stands for Safety Education Awareness, Sensory Training – Autism Readiness, includes the first Certified Autism Center™ (CAC) hospital in Florida, reviews of policies and procedures to align with sensory-friendly services, and efforts to identify locations throughout the facilities to best serve those living with autism. It is also now equipped with the first sensory-friendly ambulance to help improve comfort, reduce stress, and ensure safe and supportive transportation to the hospital.
