Mesa Parks, Recreation and Communities Facilities Renews Certified Autism Center™ Designation, Continues Enhancing Accessibility

The International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES) renews Mesa’s Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities Department designation as a Certified Autism Center™ (CAC). Over 80% of community-facing staff completed up-to-date training on autism and sensory needs to equip them with understanding of best practices and skills to welcome and support every visitor. When Mesa Parks, Recreation and Communities Facilities was initially certified in 2019, it became the first such organization to become a CAC.
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Visit Mesa Renews Certified Autism Center™ Designation, Continues Enhancing Inclusivity

The International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES) renews Visit Mesa’s designation as a Certified Autism Center™ (CAC). Visit Mesa was the first-ever destination marketing organization to become a CAC when they received their initial certification in 2019. To renew their certification, staff completed autism-specific training to provide them with up-to-date knowledge and understanding of best practices, skills and resources to best support and assist autistic and sensory-sensitive individuals and their families. Continue Reading →

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Polaris Academy Becomes a Certified Autism Center™, Enhancing Services for All Students

The International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES) proudly awards the Certified Autism Center™ (CAC) designation to Polaris Academy, recognizing its efforts to best welcome and assist autistic and sensory-sensitive students. To earn the CAC designation, staff completed a specialized training and certification process, equipping them with the skills, resources, and knowledge of best practices to support every student at the academy.

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Three Mesa Arts and Cultural Centers Renew Certified Autism Center™ Designation, Committing to Inclusivity Amongst Guests

The Mesa Arts Center, Arizona Museum of Natural History, and idea Museum renew their Certified Autism Center™ (CAC) designation, which is awarded by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES). To renew their CAC credential, staff at the three locations completed position-specific training, equipping them with up-to-date knowledge of the best practices, skills and resources to welcome and accommodate autistic and sensory-sensitive guests. This renewal underscores their ongoing commitment to providing inclusive options for every person in Mesa.

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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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S.E.E.K. ARIZONA Earns Certified Autism Center™ Designation, Enhancing Two Decades of Serving the City of Mesa

The International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES) proudly announces the certification of S.E.E.K. Arizona as a Certified Autism Center™ (CAC). This achievement coincides with S.E.E.K. Arizona’s 20th year of commitment to providing support and counseling to the Mesa community. 

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