New IBCCES Advisory Board Member, John Robinson, CEO of Our Ability, Committed to Building Employment Opportunities for Individuals with Disabilities

The International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES) has announced that John Robinson, CEO of Our Ability, has joined its Advisory Board. As a dedicated advocate for connecting individuals with disabilities to employment opportunities through emerging technologies, Robinson brings his expertise and commitment to inclusion to IBCCES.

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The H Dubai Hotel Becomes the First Hotel in the City to Earn the Certified Autism Center™ Designation and Joins the City-Wide Accessibility Movement

The H Dubai hotel is proud to announce that it has become the first hotel in Dubai to earn the Certified Autism Center™ designation. This designation is awarded by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES) to organizations that demonstrate a high level of commitment to ensuring their services are accessible and accommodating to autistic and sensory-sensitive individuals. This process ensures that the hotel’s staff are better equipped with the knowledge and resources needed to provide a great experience for autistic guests and their families, as well as other persons of determination.

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Knoebels Amusement Resort Continues Mission to Welcome All Guests with Certified Autism Center™ Recertification and Additional Accessibility Offerings

Today Knoebels Amusement Resort, located in Elysburg, PA, announces it has completed the Certified Autism Center™ recertification. The Park first achieved this prestigious certification in 2019 and has been committed to continuing its efforts to provide a welcoming and inclusive experience for autistic and sensory-sensitive individuals and their families. Continue Reading →

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The National Museum of the Great Lakes Achieves Autism Certification and Partners with National Autism Sailing Program

The National Museum of the Great Lakes proudly announces the recent completion of autism training and certification through IBCCES designating them as a Certified Autism Center™ (CAC). The museum joins a growing movement initiated by Destination Toledo to attract more travelers to the destination. To meet CAC requirements, staff completed training and certification to better assist and welcome autistic or sensory-sensitive visitors and their families. Continue Reading →

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The Hartley Drive Family YMCA Aquatics Department in High Point Earns Autism Certification to Enhance Inclusivity for the Community

Hartley Drive Family YMCA’s aquatics department in High Point, North Carolina, is now a Certified Autism Center™, giving it the tools necessary to better assist autistic individuals and their families. Their staff has undergone an in-depth position-specific training program that has provided them with the information they need to make the YMCA pool experience more accessible for those who are sensory-sensitive or autistic.

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The Rancho Mirage Library & Observatory Earns Autism Certification to Join Community-Wide Accessibility Initiative

The Rancho Mirage Library & Observatory is now a Certified Autism Center™ (CAC), a designation granted by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES). It is awarded to organizations that complete training and certification to better understand and welcome autistic and sensory-sensitive visitors and their families. As part of the certification process, IBCCES also conducted an onsite review to provide additional ways the Library and Observatory can accommodate visitors and create sensory guides for each area.

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Hyland Hills Water World Continues Mission to Enhance Accessibility Through Certified Autism Center™ Recertification and New Programming

Since being awarded the Certified Autism Center™ accolade in 2020, Hyland Hills Water World has expanded its accessibility efforts to ensure all guests can enjoy the water park. Recently the team completed International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES) Certified Autism Center™ recertification process which requires 80% or more of all public-facing staff complete a training and certification program to better understand and welcome autistic or sensory-sensitive guests and their families.  With 1 in 6 people having a sensory need or sensitivity and 1 in 36 children diagnosed with autism in the United States, the demand for more trained and certified options like Water World is at an all-time high.   Continue Reading →

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