Pioneering First Step Counseling Center Renews Commitment to Serving Autistic Patients

First Step Counseling Center — a pioneer in services to autistic people in Kuwait and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries — has renewed its commitment to serving its patients. The therapy center first became autism certified in 2021 through the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES). By renewing the Center’s initial pledge to serve the autistic community, it has highlighted its commitment to autism training and certification for its staff to better assist patients.

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High Point Rockers Becomes a Certified Autism Center™ to Join the Accessible Destination Initiative in High Point

The High Point Rockers and Truist Point ballpark is now a Certified Autism Center™ (CAC), a designation granted by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES), joining the growing movement championed by Visit High Point to attract more travelers to the area. To meet CAC requirements, staff completed training and certification to better assist and accommodate autistic or sensory-sensitive guests and their families. IBCCES also conducted an onsite review to provide additional ways the Rockers can accommodate visitors and create sensory guides for each ballpark area as part of the certification process.

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Sweet Old Bill’s Earns Autism Certification and Joins Growing Tourism Accessibility Initiative in High Point

Sweet Old Bill’s restaurant is now a Certified Autism Center™ (CAC), a designation awarded by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES), and joins a growing movement initiated by Visit High Point to attract more travelers to the area. To meet CAC requirements, restaurant staff completed training and certification to better assist and accommodate autistic or sensory-sensitive guests and their families during their meal. 

With 1 in 6 people having a sensory need or sensitivity, and 1 in 44 children being diagnosed with autism in the US (CDC), the need for more hospitality and entertainment options for these travelers and their families has never been greater. IBCCES created programs specifically for hospitality and recreational organizations such as hotels, theme parks, and other attractions so staff would be more knowledgeable and other accommodations offered to this growing, but underserved, part of the community.

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Visit Jacksonville Becomes First Autism-Certified Destination Marketing Organization In Florida

Visit Jacksonville is Florida’s first destination management organization to earn the Certified Autism Center™ (CAC) designation. This designation, granted by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES), recognizes organizations that have undergone staff training to better understand and meet the needs of autistic visitors and their families.

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The Wingate by Wyndham is Now Autism Certified, Joining Visit High Point’s Initiative to Create A More Inclusive Destination

The Wingate by Wyndham in High Point has earned the Certified Autism Center™ (CAC) designation, awarded by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES) to organizations that have met requirements and completed a staff training program to better understand and assist autistic and sensory-sensitive guests and their families.

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IBCCES Has granted EpicSurf® The title of a Certified Autism Resource

Aquatic Development Group (ADG) is proud to announce their deep-water stationary surf wave EpicSurf®, has been granted the title of a ‘Certified Autism Resource’ by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES), furthering EpicSurf’s ability to bring the healing power and joy of surfing to people of ALL abilities including those with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
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Melospeech Earns Certified Autism Center Designation To Enhance Services

Melospeech Inc. Earns Certified Autism Center™ Designation, Setting a New Standard in Orange County

Melospeech Inc., a leading speech and language therapy provider in Costa Mesa, CA, has acquired the Certified Autism Center (CAC) designation. The International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES) granted the accreditation, where therapists and support staff must complete position-specific autism training and certification programs.

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Awesome Is For Everyone! All Legoland® Resorts In North America To Become Certified Autism Centers™ By Spring 2023

  • By March 31, 2023, all LEGOLAND Resorts in North America will receive Certified Autism Center™(CAC) distinction.
  • As part of this certification, all employees will be highly trained to ensure any visitors on the autism spectrum or with other sensory disorders can enjoy the best possible visit.
  • Specially designed on-site offerings include quiet rooms, sensory guides, and low sensory areas. 

LEGOLAND® Resorts believe awesome is for everyone! Today, LEGOLAND® California, LEGOLAND® Florida, and LEGOLAND® New York Resorts proudly declare that all Parks will become Certified Autism Centers™ (CAC) by spring 2023. 

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