Expo City Dubai has earned a Certified Autism Center™ designation from the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES), reflecting the city’s continued commitment to creating an inclusive environment for all.
The International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES) is proud to announce that LEGOLAND® Dubai Resort has been designated a Certified Autism Center™ (CAC). This marks a significant milestone in Dubai’s city-wide initiative, led by the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), to become the first Certified Autism Destination™ (CAD) in the Eastern Hemisphere. The CAD designation recognizes communities that offer a range of autism-certified lodging, leisure, and entertainment options, creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for autistic individuals and those with sensory sensitivities, along with their families.
The International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES) proudly announces that StuDIYo Lab has achieved the Certified Autism Center™ (CAC) designation. The CAC designation is awarded to organizations that have committed to providing accessible and inclusive services to autistic and sensory-sensitive individuals. Both the Abu Dhabi and Dubai locations of The StuDIYo Lab have received this certification, underscoring the organization’s dedication to accessibility and inclusivity across all its centers.
The International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES), the leading training and certification provider for cognitive disorders, proudly announces that Dubai’s Public Beaches, managed by the Dubai Public Beaches and Waterways Management under Dubai Municipality, have been awarded the Certified Autism Center™ (CAC) designation – making them the first public beaches in the world to achieve the designation. This achievement is a part of a wider initiative led by Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) to become the first Certified Autism Destination™ (CAD) in the Eastern Hemisphere, a designation awarded to communities and destinations that provide a range of trained and certified accommodation, recreation, and entertainment options for autistic and sensory-sensitive individuals along with their families.
The International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES) is proud to announce that Ibis Styles Dragon Mart has achieved the Certified Autism Center™ (CAC) designation and now joins the expanding network of trained and certified locations in Dubai. IBCCES awards the CAC designation to organizations committed to making their services accessible and welcoming for autistic and sensory-sensitive individuals through specialized autism awareness training and certification.
The International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES) proudly announces that Pullman Dubai Creek City Centre has earned the Certified Autism Center™ (CAC) designation. This designation demonstrates the hotel’s dedication to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for autistic and sensory-sensitive guests, and their families.
The International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES) is proud to announce that Dubai has made remarkable progress in becoming the first Certified Autism Destination™ in the Eastern Hemisphere. This milestone, achieved in just over a year, marks a significant chapter in Dubai’s commitment to inclusivity and awareness, aligning perfectly with Autism Acceptance Month this April.
Furthering Dubai’s commitment to accessible travel and to raise awareness of autism, Emirates invited 30 UAE families with neurodiverse children to have a real check in experience and familiarisation flight on the 24 April, in Terminal 3 Dubai International Airport (DXB). The initiative was designed to help the children practice and alleviate anxieties before travelling, as well as providing a unique opportunity for Emirates to collaborate with key partners, and garner insights for improving accessible travel.
Furthering Dubai’s commitment to accessible travel and in time for World Autism Awareness Day on 2 April; Emirates has achieved a Certified Autism Center™ designation for all its Dubai Check In facilities – Emirates City Check-in & Travel Store in DIFC, Emirates Cruise Check In – Port Rashid, Emirates Cruise Check In – Dubai Harbour and Emirates City Check-In Ajman, in addition to the Emirates’ dedicated hub in Terminal 3 at Dubai International Airport (DXB).
Following the successful certification of Atlantis Aquaventure in 2023, Atlantis Dubai proudly announces that Atlantis, The Palm and Atlantis The Royal have also earned the Certified Autism Center™ (CAC) designation from the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES). This certification marks the first resort destination in the Eastern Hemisphere to achieve this status; it reflects the team’s unwavering commitment to providing exceptional experiences to guests with diverse needs and ensuring an inclusive environment.
