Courtyard by Marriott High Point Becomes Autism Certified to Welcome Autistic Guests

The Hotel Joins Visit High Point’s Initiative to Create A More Inclusive Destination

Courtyard by Marriott High Point joins the growing list of autism-certified locations in High Point by earning the Certified Autism Center™ (CAC) designation. This designation is granted 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 visitors. In addition to training, IBCCES also conducted an onsite review to provide additional recommendations to better serve and accommodate guests

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The Wingate by Wyndham Sylvania/Toledo Becomes First Hotel in Area to Earn Autism Certification

Joins Toledo’s Growing Tourism Accessibility Movement

The Wingate by Wyndham Sylvania/Toledo is now a Certified Autism Center™ (CAC), and the first hotel in the Toledo area to earn this designation, which is awarded by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES). The hotel 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.

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Lego® Discovery Center Atlanta, First in North America, to be Certified Autism Center™ at Opening

Awesome is for Everyone! 

    • LEGO® Discovery Center Atlanta will be opening March 31, 2023, with a 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 sensory guide available for guests to view prior to and during their visit. 

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Pikeville Medical Center Announces Additional Departments Named as a Certified Autism Center™

Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) is pleased to announce two departments located at the PMC Urgent Care and Family Wellness Center have been designated as Certified Autism Center™ (CAC) by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES). Both the Urgent Care Center staff and the Pediatrics department, which includes three dedicated pediatricians and their staff, are proud to be the newest PMC location to earn the CAC certification. 

This certification ensures PMC employees in these areas have received extensive training and are equipped to offer comprehensive care to patients with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). 

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Denver Zoo Becomes First Zoo in Colorado to Become Autism Certified

Denver Zoo in Colorado is celebrating earning the Certified Autism Center™ designation, making it the first zoo in Colorado to achieve this status. This designation is granted by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES) to organizations that complete training and certification to better understand and welcome autistic or sensory-sensitive visitors and their families. IBCCES also conducted an onsite review to provide additional ways the Zoo can accommodate visitors and create detailed sensory guides for each exhibit as part of the certification process.
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Discovery Cove® Celebrates April as Autism Acceptance Month with Renewed Autism Center Certification

Discovery Cove® Celebrates April as Autism Acceptance Month with Renewed Autism Center Certification from Internationally Recognized International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards

  • Endorsement as Certified Autism Center™ from distinguished IBCCES  
  • Specialized training and park enhancements provide welcoming environment for autistic guests
  • Work setting encourages at-pace career growth and supportive community for autistic staff

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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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