The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (GOAA), which operates Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Orlando Executive Airport (ORL), renews its Certified Autism Centerâ„¢ (CAC) designation with the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES), reinforcing its commitment to accessible and inclusive air travel. GOAA first earned its CAC designation in 2024, becoming the first of its kind to achieve the designation.
Lion Country Safari proudly renews its Certified Autism Centerâ„¢ (CAC) designation from the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES), continuing its commitment to creating welcoming and accessible experiences for autistic guests and their families. As part of the renewal process, at least 80% of front-facing staff received updated autism and sensory training. The specialized training provides staff with the knowledge, tools, and practical strategies to understand and support autistic and sensory-sensitive guests and their families and enhance their visit to the park.
St. Johns County Parks and Recreation renews its Certified Autism Centerâ„¢ (CAC) designation from the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES), reaffirming its commitment to creating welcoming and accessible experiences across its parks, programs, events, and facilities. Originally earning the designation in 2024, St. Johns County Parks and Recreation continues to apply the knowledge and tools gained through the certification process to enhance accessibility across its offerings. As part of the renewal process, at least 80% of staff completed updated autism and sensory training, equipping the department with up-to-date knowledge and practical strategies to provide more inclusive experiences for autistic individuals and all families throughout the community.
The International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES) proudly announces the renewal of the Certified Autism Centerâ„¢ (CAC) designation for Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, reaffirming its long-standing commitment to creating accessible and inclusive performing arts experiences for all guests. Entering its seventh year of certification, the arts center continues to demonstrate its dedication to welcoming autistic and sensory-sensitive visitors through ongoing staff training and accessibility initiatives.
Vincent’s Clubhouse, a nonprofit organization providing innovative programs, social opportunities, family support, and resources for individuals with autism and related developmental disabilities and their families, earns the Certified Autism Center™ (CAC) designation from the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES), becoming the first organization in Flagler County to receive the designation. Awarded to organizations where at least 80% of community-facing staff complete specialized autism and sensory training, the CAC designation recognizes Vincent’s Clubhouse’s commitment to enhancing accessibility and inclusion for autistic individuals and their families.
As part of the certification process, Vincent’s Clubhouse also completed an onsite review with IBCCES to develop sensory guides and receive additional recommendations to further enhance accessibility throughout its programs and facilities.
Known as the world’s largest outdoor street art museum and a global destination for contemporary urban art, Wynwood Walls Museum is now a Certified Autism Centerâ„¢ (CAC). This designation, awarded by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES), recognizes organizations where at least 80% of guest-facing staff complete specialized autism and sensory training and certification. Museum and visitor center staff have been equipped with the knowledge and skills to better welcome and support autistic and sensory-sensitive visitors and their families.Â
In addition to staff training, IBCCES conducted an onsite review of the Wynwood Walls Museum to develop sensory guides and provide additional recommendations to help enhance accessibility and create a more inclusive experience for all guests.
The Waterworks renews its Certified Autism Centerâ„¢ (CAC) designation through the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES), reinforcing its commitment to creating welcoming and inclusive experiences for all visitors, including autistic and sensory-sensitive individuals. To maintain this credential, staff completed updated autism-specific training and certification, strengthening their knowledge of best practices, skills, and resources to provide accessible and supportive experiences across the cultural center.
Disease Vector Education Center (DVEC), Anastasia Mosquito Control District of St. Johns County, Florida, receives the Certified Autism Centerâ„¢ (CAC) designation from the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES). To earn this accreditation, DVEC staff completed autism and sensory training to better prepare them to welcome and assist all visitors to the science center, including autistic and sensory-sensitive individuals and their families.
Orlando Health Children’s Neuroscience Institute has been designated as a Certified Autism Centerâ„¢ (CAC) by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES), making it the only pediatric neuroscience program in the region to earn this distinction.
First Coast Cultural Center renews its Certified Autism Center™ (CAC) designation through the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES). This renewal recognizes the center’s continued commitment to accessibility and inclusion for autistic and sensory-sensitive guests and their families. To maintain the designation, at least 80% of guest-facing staff complete updated autism-specific training and certification through IBCCES, ensuring they remain equipped with current best practices for supporting autistic and sensory-sensitive visitors.
