Certified Autism Center: Increase Revenue- Serve an Underserved Market

Autism Certification

Because “Autism Friendly” isn’t enough

Research has shown that engaging in stimulating activities such as travel, animal and water interaction, and outdoor play is therapeutic for autistic children and individuals.

Fun is for everyone and organizations across the globe are looking for ways to be equipped to truly accommodate all guests. With training, certification and onsite review options IBCCES is the leading expert to help travel and recreation organizations become inclusive and accessible.

The IBCCES Certified Autism Center™ (CAC) certification helps ensure organizations are fully equipped to better serve and attract autistic guests or those with other sensory sensitivities, improve the guest experience for all and empower your staff to have the confidence to handle guest-facing situations that may arise.

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32 million trips are taken by people of determination

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Benefits of Certification

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Stand out from your competitors

Position-specific, customized online training for staff

Increase market share and drive revenue

Gain knowledge & confidence in guest-facing scenarios

Competitive Advantage

Increase revenue by attracting visitors that may have otherwise not felt comfortable coming to your location

International recognition for your expertise in the fastest growing market in the travel & entertainment industry

Increase employee morale by empowering staff to connect to your organization’s mission & provide a higher level of service

Become confident in your ability to provide travel/entertainment solutions to a $262 billion, underserved market

All Certified Autism Centers™ meet the following requirements:

Dedicated to serving autistic individuals or other persons of determination

Committed to ongoing training and accessibility

At least 80% of guest-facing staff trained and certified in autism

An onsite review by IBCCES experts includes a comprehensive report with suggested changes or modifications & sensory guides for activities.

(requirement dependent on size of the organization)

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How It Works

Your team will complete our online training and certification process. And 80% of guest-facing staff must complete the program to earn Certified Autism Center™ designation.

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*Your organization may undergo an onsite review by IBCCES experts includes a comprehensive report with suggested changes or modifications to better serve individuals on the spectrum, as well as sensory guides for activities (depends on the size of the organization).

Training

Position-specific online training for staff – there is no one-size-fits all
Certification periods in 2 or 5-year increments
Onsite review of facilities by an expert that includes a comprehensive report with suggested changes or modifications to better serve individuals on the spectrum and other challenges and sensory guides for activities

Marketing

Listing on the International Online Registry of Certified Autism Centers™
Press release from IBCCES announcing CAC
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Customized identification adhesives to showcase CAC status on staff badges/nametags
Validated CAC Badge for website and social media
Featured on AutismTravel.com, accessible to over 5.6 million parents, individuals and families worldwide

Once you become a Certified Autism Center™, you will be featured as a certified organization on AutismTravel.com, which was developed by IBCCES as a credible resource to help autistic individuals and their families and friends connect with trained and certified destinations, attractions, and related options.

Become A Certified Autism Center™ and Attract New Visitors