Ibis Styles Dragon Mart Hotel Earns CAC Designation, Advancing Dubai’s Mission for Certified Autism Destination™ Status

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.
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Pullman Dubai Creek City Centre Earns Certified Autism Center™ Designation, Bolsters Dubai’s Accessibility Goals

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.
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Sophie Blondel of The H Dubai Talks About Driving Accessibility in Hospitality

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In this episode, we sit down with Sophie Blondel, General Manager at The H Dubai, to discuss her valuable insights and advice on making significant changes in hospitality organizations to promote accessibility and inclusivity. Sophie shares how The H Dubai is working with the community on various initiatives to support people of determination and promote accessibility, and how they became the first Certified Autism Center™ hotel in Dubai.

 

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Gisele Clark on Building a Diverse and Inclusive Workplace at Hilton Dubai The Walk

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In this episode of the Accessibility Champions Podcast, Dr. Geraldine Naidoo sits down with Gisele Clark, a distinguished hotel manager with over 25 years of international experience in the hospitality industry. Currently serving as the hotel manager at Hilton Dubai The Walk, Gisele shares her journey and insights into promoting diversity and inclusion within the hospitality sector. From pioneering initiatives that celebrate diverse talents to spearheading inclusive recruitment and training programs, Gisele’s commitment to creating welcoming environments for all is truly inspiring.

 

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Dubai on Track to Become First Certified Autism Destination™ in Eastern Hemisphere, Sets Stage for Accessible and Inclusive Global Tourism

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.  

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Andy Cuthbert’s Visionary Path to Accessibility and Inclusivity at Jumeirah Creekside Hotel

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This week on the Accessibility Champions podcast, we’ll sit down with Andy Cuthbert, General Manager of Jumeirah Creekside Hotel, as he shares the remarkable journey of Jumeirah Creekside Hotel becoming the first Jumeirah property to receive the Certified Autism Center™ designation.

 

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Emirates Host Autism Familiarization Flight for 30 Families

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.

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Fatma Taher on Dubai Airport’s Commitment to Accessible Travel

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On this week’s episode of Accessibility Champions podcast, join us as we touch down at Dubai Airports, a global leader in accessible travel. Fatma Taher, Government Agenda Manager, will share with us their innovative services for all abilities, including the travel planner, sunflower lanyards, and autism-friendly routes. We’ll also explore how Dubai International Airport became the first international airport to achieve Certified Autism Center™ status.

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Emirates Awarded Certified Autism Center™ Designation for all Check In Facilities in Dubai

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 facilitiesEmirates 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).

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Frank Raubenheimer of Aventura Parks Talks About Inclusion and Accessibility in Adventure Parks Tourism

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In this episode, we delve into the world of adventure tourism with Frank Raubenheimer, Director of Operations at Aventura Parks. Frank shares his insights into how Aventura has become a certified Autism Center™ making it the first attraction in the Middle East to achieve this status. He discusses the development of in-depth programs for guests with sensory needs and emphasizes the importance of inclusivity in adventure tourism, highlighting the impact of accessible adventure parks on transforming experiences for people of determination.

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