Dubai Announces Initiative to Become First Certified Autism Destination™ in Middle East North Africa Region

Specialized training will be provided to attractions and resorts as a first step to welcome autistic and sensory-sensitive visitors from all over the globe and start the journey towards certification that will has a lasting impact

 

Dubai, UAE — December 15, 2022 — Dubai is taking steps to enhance the destination’s accessibility and inclusion for travelers from all over the world to the next level. The Dubai Economy and Tourism department is spearheading this movement with the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES) to designate the first-ever Certified Autism Destination™ (CAD) outside the United States. The first phase of this initiative means all Dubai attractions, hospitality and entertainment organizations will have access to specialized autism-specific training designed to enhance staff knowledge, understanding and strategies for communication, guest experience and safety to better serve and accommodate people of determination. 

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IBCCES Welcomes A New Director of Business Development, Hany Nafad in the Middle East

The International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES), a leading global provider of autism and cognitive disorders training and certification, welcomes Hany Nafad as a Business Development Manager for Middle East North Africa (MENA) region.

For the Middle East North Africa (MENA) region, IBCCES aims to help organizations find ways to be more inclusive, whether in education, healthcare, travel, or entertainment. IBCCES has developed the global standard for training and certification. Organizations can benefit from our research-based programs, which provide the tools and resources needed to better serve the autistic community and other people of determination.

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The International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards Expands Its Presence in the Middle East

For years International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES) has been working with organizations and individuals in the Middle East North Africa (MENA) region to provide training and certification options for professionals working with people of determination, including those with autism and other cognitive disorders. With one in six people having a sensory disorder and a rising autism diagnosis rate in the region, IBCCES saw a need to establish a second headquarters in Dubai to help fill the cognitive disorder training gap for professionals working with and assisting these individuals. Our new regional headquarters is strategically positioned to work closely with our partners in United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and other countries in the region. Continue Reading →

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