DoubleTree by Hilton Phoenix Mesa Continues to Enhance Stays for Autistic and Sensory-Sensitive Guests with Certified Autism Centerâ„¢ Renewal

DoubleTree by Hilton Phoenix Mesa Continues to Enhance Stays for Autistic and Sensory-Sensitive Guests with Certified Autism Centerâ„¢ Renewal

DoubleTree by Hilton Phoenix Mesa has renewed its Certified Autism Centerâ„¢ (CAC) designation after at least 80% of guest-facing staff and management completed updated autism-specific training, reaffirming the hotel’s commitment to better communicating with and supporting autistic and sensory-sensitive guests and their families while strengthening safety awareness and response protocols. Awarded by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES), the CAC designation recognizes organizations that demonstrate a commitment to creating more accessible and inclusive experiences for autistic and sensory-sensitive individuals.

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Blog

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Setting the Standard: Mesa Police Department Renews Certified Autism Center™ Credential, Strengthening Mesa’s Commitment to Inclusivity

Setting the Standard: Mesa Police Department Renews Certified Autism Center™ Credential, Strengthening Mesa’s Commitment to Inclusivity

The International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES) proudly renews Mesa Police Department’s designation as a Certified Autism Center™ (CAC). To renew its certification, at least 80% of community-facing staff at the department completed autism-specific training to equip them with up-to-date knowledge of skills and best practices when aiding or interacting with autistic or sensory-sensitive community members. The Mesa Police Department was initially certified in 2020. Continue Reading →

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Press Release, Autism

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Best Western Plus Beach View Lodge Earns Certified Autism Center™ Designation, Strengthening Carlsbad’s City-Wide Initiative

Best Western Plus Beach View Lodge Earns Certified Autism Center™ Designation, Strengthening Carlsbad’s City-Wide Initiative

Best Western Plus Beach View Lodge Carlsbad is now a Certified Autism Center™ (CAC), a designation awarded by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES). To earn the accreditation, at least 80% of guest-facing hotel staff underwent autism and sensory training to prepare them to best welcome and assist every guest, including autistic and sensory-sensitive individuals and their families. Continue Reading →

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Press Release

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Starlight Behavior Academy Becomes a Certified Autism Center™, Enhances Mesa’s Designation as an Autism Certified City™

Starlight Behavior Academy Becomes a Certified Autism Center™, Enhances Mesa’s Designation as an Autism Certified City™

Starlight Behavior Academy becomes a Certified Autism Centerâ„¢ (CAC), a designation granted by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES). To earn this designation, at least 80% of staff completed autism-specific training to equip them with knowledge and skills to best assist and support every student at the academy, including autistic and sensory-sensitive individuals.

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Press Release

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Home2 Suites by Hilton, Mesa, Longbow Becomes a Certified Autism Center™, Enhances Mesa’s Autism Certified City™ Designation

Home2 Suites by Hilton, Mesa, Longbow Becomes a Certified Autism Center™, Enhances Mesa’s Autism Certified City™ Designation

The International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES) recognizes Home2 Suites by Hilton, Mesa, Longbow as a Certified Autism Centerâ„¢ (CAC). This designation was awarded to Home2 Suites after staff completed position-specific autism training to help them understand how to best welcome, communicate with, and assist autistic and sensory-sensitive guests.
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Press Release

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Polaris Academy Becomes a Certified Autism Centerâ„¢, Enhancing Services for All Students

Polaris Academy Becomes a Certified Autism Centerâ„¢, Enhancing Services for All Students

The International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES) proudly awards the Certified Autism Centerâ„¢ (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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Boeing Mesa Continues Commitment to Neurodiversity and Inclusion

Boeing Mesa Continues Commitment to Neurodiversity and Inclusion

Boeing Mesa’s BDS Fabrication Unit Earns Certified Neurodiverse Workplace (CNW) Designation

Another Boeing department has joined the growing neurodiverse workplace community with the company’s BDS Fabrication Unit’s earning a Certified Neurodiverse Workplace™ (CNW) designation. Following in the footsteps of Boeing’s Mesa-based electrical department, the company’s fabrication unit has become more welcoming to professionals with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and other differences.

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FatCats Mesa Recognized as a Certified Autism Centerâ„¢, Bolstering Mesa’s Array of Certified Locations as an Autism Certified City

FatCats Mesa Recognized as a Certified Autism Centerâ„¢, Bolstering Mesa’s Array of Certified Locations as an Autism Certified City

FatCats Mesa, a family entertainment center, proudly announces its distinction as a Certified Autism Centerâ„¢ (CAC), granted by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES). Through specialized training and certification provided by IBCCES, the team at FatCats Mesa has gained an in-depth understanding of autism and acquired effective communication techniques to better serve their autistic and sensory sensitive customers. IBCCES also conducted an onsite review to provide additional ways the entertainment center can accommodate visitors and create detailed sensory guides for each area as part of the certification process.

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Art and Cultural Centers, Parks and Recreation Department and Dobson Ranch Library in Mesa Renew Certification, Continue to Support Mesa’s Autism Certified City Initiative

Art and Cultural Centers, Parks and Recreation Department and Dobson Ranch Library in Mesa Renew Certification, Continue to Support Mesa’s Autism Certified City Initiative

Since becoming Certified Autism Centers™ (CAC) in 2019, Arizona Museum of Natural History, i.d.e.a. Museum, Mesa Arts Center, Mesa Public Library’s Dobson Ranch branch and Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities are important partners in maintaining Mesa’s designation as an Autism Certified City. Recently, these art and cultural centers renewed their commitment to meeting the CAC standards, designated by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES), which require staff to complete a training and certification program to better understand and welcome guests and their families that are autistic or sensory-sensitive. As part of the certification, IBCCES conducted an onsite review of each center to provide additional recommendations on how they can accommodate visitors.

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Kind Hospitality Continues Commitment to Serving All Guests With Certified Autism Centerâ„¢ Recertification

Kind Hospitality Continues Commitment to Serving All Guests With Certified Autism Centerâ„¢ Recertification

Since 2021 Kind Hospitality has worked to enhance and build upon its Certified Autism Center™(CAC) designation. Recently the team completed the recertification process, which includes ongoing team training with new learnings and best practices to build understanding and ways to serve autistic guests better at all of the locations managed by Kind Hospitality. 

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