Fun is for Everyone

Attractions and hospitality 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.

All Certified Autism Centers™ meet the following requirements:

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

Organization is committed to ongoing training and accessibility

(renewal requirement every 2 years)

Dedicated to serving autistic and sensory-sensitive individuals

IBCCES onsite review includes a comprehensive report with recommendations and sensory guides.

(requirement dependent on the size of the organization)

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What Partners Are Saying About Our Programs

The impact of accessibility programs on the attractions industry

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

ROI of Program

Partner Results Reported

Millions of web hits

Triple-digitincrease in out-of-market guests

54% increase in group bookings

200K grantfor additional programs

Huge boost in guestsatisfaction

Won award for best social initiative

family at airport getting ready to travel

Training

Position-specific online training for staff – there is no one-size-fits all
Certification periods in 2 or 5-year increments
Onsite review by an expert that includes a comprehensive report with suggested modifications to better serve autistic individuals or those with sensory needs, as well as sensory guides for attractions or interactive features.

Marketing

Listing on the International Online Registry of Certified Autism Centers™
Press release from IBCCES announcing CAC
Framed certification for display
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 parents, individuals and families worldwide

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.

Click here to learn more about our Certification Process.

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

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.

Implementing An Accessibility Card Program

Due to demand from many of IBCCES’ Certified Autism Center™ partners, we offer an accessibility card solution for amusement parks, water parks, and other attractions to help reduce abuse of benefits and increase guest satisfaction.

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