Visit Mesa Renews Certified Autism Center™ Designation, Continues Enhancing Inclusivity

The International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES) renews Visit Mesa’s designation as a Certified Autism Center™ (CAC). Visit Mesa was the first-ever destination marketing organization to become a CAC when they received their initial certification in 2019. To renew their certification, staff completed autism-specific training to provide them with up-to-date knowledge and understanding of best practices, skills and resources to best support and assist autistic and sensory-sensitive individuals and their families. Continue Reading →

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Mesa Celebrates Five Years as an Autism Certified City™, the First of its Kind

Mesa, Arizona celebrates its fifth anniversary as an Autism Certified City™ (ACC)–an initiative spearheaded by Visit Mesa, which led to Mesa becoming the first ACC in the world. This milestone marks a significant achievement in Mesa’s ongoing commitment to creating an inclusive and supportive city for autistic and sensory-sensitive individuals and their families. Since receiving the ACC designation from the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES), Mesa has consistently enhanced its support, accommodations and practices to ensure that all residents and visitors feel welcomed and included.

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Sheraton Mesa Hotel at Wrigleyville West Boosts Accessibility, Renews Autism Certification

Demonstrating the hotel’s efforts to create a more inclusive location, Sheraton Mesa Hotel at Wrigleyville West has completed the renewal of their Certified Autism Center™ (CAC) designation. The certification, granted by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES), requires at least 80% of front-facing staff to complete training and certification to better serve autistic and sensory-sensitive individuals and their families.

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S.E.E.K. ARIZONA Earns Certified Autism Center™ Designation, Enhancing Two Decades of Serving the City of Mesa

The International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES) proudly announces the certification of S.E.E.K. Arizona as a Certified Autism Center™ (CAC). This achievement coincides with S.E.E.K. Arizona’s 20th year of commitment to providing support and counseling to the Mesa community. 

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