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LEGOLAND® Dubai Resort Becomes a Certified Autism Center™, Supporting Dubai’s Vision of Becoming a Certified Autism Destination™

The International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES) is proud to announce that LEGOLAND® Dubai Resort has been designated a Certified Autism Center™ (CAC). This marks a significant milestone in Dubai’s city-wide initiative, led by the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), to become the first Certified Autism Destination™ (CAD) in the Eastern Hemisphere. The CAD designation recognizes communities that offer a range of autism-certified lodging, leisure, and entertainment options, creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for autistic individuals and those with sensory sensitivities, along with their families.

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The Autism Foundation of Oklahoma Renews Certified Autism Center™ Designation, Continues Enhancing Accessibility

The International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES) proudly renews the Autism Foundation of Oklahoma (AFO) as a Certified Autism Center™ (CAC). In a testament to their ongoing commitment to inclusivity, the foundation’s staff completed autism-specific training to equip them with up-to-date knowledge of the best practices, skills, and resources to better understand and welcome autistic or sensory-sensitive individuals.

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Meow Wolf Adds Houston Location to List of Certified Autism Centers, Creates Inclusive Options at All Exhibitions

Newly-opened Meow Wolf in Houston, Texas receives the Certified Autism Center™ (CAC) designation, granted by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards™ (IBCCES). This designation is provided to organizations where at least 80% of front-facing staff have completed an autism-specific training and certification process, ensuring they are equipped with the resources and knowledge to best support autistic and sensory-sensitive visitors.

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StuDIYo Lab Sets New Standard for Inclusivity with Certified Autism Center™ Designation

The International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES) proudly announces that StuDIYo Lab has achieved the Certified Autism Center™ (CAC) designation. The CAC designation is awarded to organizations that have committed to providing accessible and inclusive services to autistic and sensory-sensitive individuals. Both the Abu Dhabi and Dubai locations of The StuDIYo Lab have received this certification, underscoring the organization’s dedication to accessibility and inclusivity across all its centers.

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NOV

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Pickering Events LLC at Riverside County Fairgrounds Becomes a Certified Autism Center™, Joins Valley-Wide Inclusivity Initiative

The International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES) awards the Certified Autism Center™(CAC) designation to Pickering Events LLC, operators of the Riverside County Fairgrounds in Indio. This certification recognizes Pickering Events’ commitment to enhancing inclusivity for all guests with its staff completing an autism-specific training and certification process from IBCCES. This training equips staff with knowledge of necessary skills, resources and best practices for assisting autistic and sensory-sensitive guests. IBCCES also completed an onsite review during the 2024 Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival to provide sensory guides and additional recommendations to enhance accessibility.

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NOV

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Manteca Fire Department Receives Autism Training, Joins Police Department as Certified Autism Center™

The International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES) awards the Certified Autism Center™ (CAC) designation to the Manteca Fire Department. The certification requires 80% or more of department staff to complete position-specific training and certification in the areas of how to understand, approach, and communicate with autistic individuals in the community in various scenarios. With this certification, the Manteca Fire Department joins the Manteca Police Department as CACs.

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NOV

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Modesto Fire Department Joins Police Department As a Certified Autism Center™

Modesto Fire Department has earned the Certified Autism Center™ (CAC) designation. This certification, granted by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES), is awarded to organizations that have trained at least 80% of their first responders and public-facing team members to better communicate with and respond to the needs of autistic and sensory-sensitive individuals.

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NOV

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Two Peoria Public Library Branches Renew Certified Autism Center™ Designation, Continuing Their Dedication to Accessibility

The International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES) proudly recertifies the Peoria Public Library Main Branch and Sunrise Branch as Certified Autism Centers™ (CAC). This designation is awarded to organizations whose staff complete autism-specific training and certification to equip them with the best practices and resources to assist autistic and sensory-sensitive guests. Originally certified in 2022, the branches’ CAC designation is a testament to their ongoing commitment to enhancing accessibility and ensuring that every reader is welcome in the libraries.

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NOV

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Mesa Celebrates Five Years as an Autism Certified City™, the First of its Kind

Mesa, Arizona celebrates its fifth anniversary as an Autism Certified City™ (ACC)–an initiative spearheaded by Visit Mesa, which led to Mesa becoming the first ACC in the world. This milestone marks a significant achievement in Mesa’s ongoing commitment to creating an inclusive and supportive city for autistic and sensory-sensitive individuals and their families. Since receiving the ACC designation from the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES), Mesa has consistently enhanced its support, accommodations and practices to ensure that all residents and visitors feel welcomed and included.

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NOV

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A Special Blend Brews Up New Accessibility Measures, Joins High Point’s Inclusivity Initiative

The International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES) awards A Special Blend coffee shop with the Certified Autism Center™ (CAC) designation. To earn this credential, organizations must prove their commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and includes autistic and sensory-sensitive individuals. Staff undergo a comprehensive training and certification process to ensure they are equipped to best assist neurodiverse individuals–whether customers or fellow employees.

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