COGNiTiON Science and Discovery Center renews its Certified Autism Centerâ„¢ (CAC) designation from the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES). The renewal was granted after at least 80% of the staff completed up-to-date autism and sensory training to ensure they are equipped with understanding of the best skills, practices, and resources to welcome and support every visitor who walks through the doors.
Crystal Mountain renews its Certified Autism Centerâ„¢ (CAC) designation through the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES), reinforcing its ongoing commitment to creating welcoming and inclusive experiences for all guests, including autistic and sensory-sensitive individuals. Initially certified in 2024, Crystal Mountain maintains the designation by ensuring that at least 80% of guest-facing staff complete updated autism-specific training and certification, keeping them equipped with current best practices for supporting autistic and sensory-sensitive visitors.
TART Trails renews its designation as a Certified Autism Centerâ„¢, which is awarded by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES). To renew the designation, at least 80% of guest-facing staff completed up-to-date training to refresh their knowledge on communicating with, assisting, and welcoming autistic and sensory-sensitive visitors and their families. The training also equipped staff with updated knowledge of current best practices and skills to enhance the accessibility of the TART Trails experience.
Traverse Tall Ship Company renews its designation as a Certified Autism Centerâ„¢, awarded by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES). To maintain the designation, at least 80% of its front-facing staff completed updated training designed to refresh their knowledge of communicating with, assisting, and welcoming autistic and sensory-sensitive visitors and their families.
The International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES) proudly renews The Garden Theater’s designation as a Certified Autism Center™ (CAC). To earn this accreditation, at least 80% of guest-facing staff completed autism and sensory training to ensure they are up-to-date with understanding of best practices and skills to welcome and support autistic and sensory-sensitive visitors and their families.
The International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES) proudly announces the Dennos Museum Center’s renewal of its Certified Autism Center™ (CAC) designation. To renew this accreditation, Dennos staff and volunteers completed updated autism and sensory-specific training to ensure preparedness to best welcome and support every visitor, including autistic and sensory-sensitive individuals.
The Traverse Area District Library has achieved the Certified Autism Centerâ„¢ (CAC) designation from the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES). Library staff completed specialized training to better understand and meet the educational, behavioral, social, and emotional needs of autistic and sensory-sensitive individuals, which was necessary to attain this certification.
Blossom Hotel & Suites receives the Certified Autism Centerâ„¢ (CAC) designation after completing a comprehensive training and certification process. The International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES) awards this designation to organizations that show exceptional dedication to making their services accessible and accommodating for autistic and sensory-sensitive individuals. The staff and management completed autism-specific training to learn how to better communicate and assist guests with sensory needs and their family members, as well as safety concerns and protocols.
The Dennos Museum Center at Northwestern Michigan College receives autism training from the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES) and becomes a Certified Autism Centerâ„¢ (CAC). This designation is awarded to organizations who complete a comprehensive training and certification program to equip their staff with the resources and understanding of the best practices for assisting autistic and sensory-sensitive visitors. This effort is part of a larger initiative championed by Traverse City Tourism to help the city become a Certified Autism Destinationâ„¢ (CAD), which is awarded to cities that offer a variety of trained and certified recreation, entertainment and lodging options.Â
In a significant move towards inclusivity and accessibility, the Garden Theater has been officially recognized as a Certified Autism Centerâ„¢ (CAC) by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES). This prestigious designation is granted to organizations that demonstrate a commitment to providing supportive environments for autistic and sensory-sensitive guests, as well as their families through autism specific staff training and certification programs through IBCCES.
