The City of Palm Desert has proudly become the first city in California to be awarded the Certified Autism Center™ designation by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES). This notable achievement underscores Palm Desert’s commitment to autism and neurodiversity training, enhancing its capability to interact with and serve its community and employees more effectively.
A new wave of inclusivity is sweeping through the realm of public recreation, focusing prominently on the needs of neurodiverse individuals. This shift is crucial for the evolution of parks and recreation departments in their approach towards accessibility and inclusion, as highlighted by Lane Gram, the Recreation Manager at Gilbert Parks and Recreation, and Meredith Tekin, President of IBCCES during a recent podcast interview on Let’s Talk Parks with Berry Dunn.
The Dennos Museum Center at Northwestern Michigan College receives autism training from the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES) and becomes a Certified Autism Center™ (CAC). This designation is awarded to organizations who complete a comprehensive training and certification program to equip their staff with the resources and understanding of the best practices for assisting autistic and sensory-sensitive visitors. This effort is part of a larger initiative championed by Traverse City Tourism to help the city become a Certified Autism Destination™ (CAD), which is awarded to cities that offer a variety of trained and certified recreation, entertainment and lodging options.
Certified Autism Specialist (CAS), Clinical Director and Senior Behavior Therapist
Berks County Search and Rescue, Inc. (BCSAR) becomes a Certified Autism Center™ (CAC) after receiving autism-specific training from the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES). This training and certification process will help the search and rescue volunteers enhance their knowledge and understanding of best practices to assist autistic and sensory-sensitive members of the community.
Visit Central Florida Welcome Center is now a Certified Autism Center™ (CAC), which is a designation granted by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES). IBCCES awards this credential to organizations whose staff have completed specialized training and a certification process to better understand and accommodate autistic and sensory-sensitive visitors and their families.
In a significant move towards inclusivity and accessibility, the Garden Theater has been officially recognized as a Certified Autism Center™ (CAC) by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES). This prestigious designation is granted to organizations that demonstrate a commitment to providing supportive environments for autistic and sensory-sensitive guests, as well as their families through autism specific staff training and certification programs through IBCCES.
By Alex Stratikis, Autistic Self-Advocate, World Traveler & Founder of Autism Adventures Aboard
Instagram: @autismadventuresabroad
Dubai International (DXB), the world’s biggest airport for international passenger traffic, marked a historic milestone by becoming the first international airport to earn the Certified Autism Center™ (CAC) designation, awarded by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES). This achievement highlights Dubai Airports’ unwavering commitment to elevating the travel experience and making it easier for persons with disabilities while also supporting Dubai’s pursuit of becoming a Certified Autism Destination™.
