International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES)

Sailing into Inclusivity! The Traverse Tall Ship Company has officially earned the Certified Autism Center™ (CAC) designation! Their team completed specialized autism training to better welcome and support autistic and sensory-sensitive individuals and their families. This achievement is a key part of Traverse City’s ongoing efforts as a Certified Autism Destination™ (CAD) —making the community a welcoming haven for accessible lodging, recreation, and entertainment. Learn more about Traverse Tall Ship Company's efforts to becoming a CAC at https://lnkd.in/gFFRX2bV. #TraverseTallShipCompany #CertifiedAutismCenter #CertifiedAutismDestination #IBCCES #AutismTravel #AccessibleTravel #TraverseCity #ExploreTraverseCity #SensoryFriendly #TravelForAll #AutismDestination #Michigan

Commemorating One Year of Progress! One year ago, Dubai International Airport (DXB) made history by becoming the first international airport to earn the Certified Autism Center™ (CAC) designation, awarded by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES). This groundbreaking milestone highlighted DXB’s commitment to enhancing accessibility and providing an inclusive, supportive travel experience for autistic and sensory-sensitive individuals. We’re proud to celebrate this significant milestone with DXB, paving the way for more inclusive travel experiences worldwide. Here’s to many more years of collaboration and progress! Read more about their journey here: https://lnkd.in/gG9e33GJ #IBCCES #DXB #AutismAwareness #CertifiedAutismCenter #InclusiveTravel #AccessibilityMatters #CAD #CAD #DET #DubaiEconomyandTourism

Another milestone for inclusivity in St. Johns County! We’re thrilled to share that St. Johns County Parks and Recreation is officially a Certified Autism Center™ (CAC)! This designation highlights their dedication to creating welcoming and supportive spaces for autistic and sensory-sensitive individuals and their families. Along with staff training, IBCCES conducted an onsite review of parks and facilities to develop sensory guides and offer recommendations for an even better visitor experience. This achievement is part of a larger initiative, led by the St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce, to establish the area as a Certified Autism Destination™ (CAD). This effort ensures a wide range of certified options for entertainment, recreation, and lodging. Learn more about this inspiring journey toward inclusivity here: https://lnkd.in/gKr7HwBB. #StJohnsCountyParksAndRecreation #IBCCES #AutismTravel #CertifiedAutismCenter #StJohnsCountyChamberOfCommerce #CertifiedAutismDestination #StJohnsCounty #Florida

Mesa Arts Center, Arizona Museum of Natural History, and idea Museum have renewed their Certified Autism Center™ (CAC) designation, reaffirming their commitment to welcoming everyone with open arms. These centers have been part of this journey since 2019, and they've only continued to enhance their accessibility since then! Through position-specific training, staff are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and resources to provide the best experiences for autistic and sensory-sensitive guests. This renewal strengthens Mesa’s reputation as an Autism Certified City™, ensuring that residents and visitors alike can enjoy a fully inclusive community. Explore the full story and how Mesa is leading the way in inclusivity: https://lnkd.in/gFX4Kwpp #MesaArts #ArizonaMuseumOfNaturalHistory #ideaMuseum #IBCCES #AutismTravel #CertifiedAutismCenter #AutismCertifiedCity #Mesa #MesaArizona #AutismAcceptance #SensoryFriendly

Exciting news! Destination Toledo, the official destination marketing organization for the Toledo region, is proudly renewing its Certified Autism Center™ (CAC) designation, first granted in 2022, reaffirming its commitment to an inclusive and welcoming environment for all visitors! This certification, awarded by IBCCES, highlights their dedication to comprehensive autism and sensory training, ensuring staff are well-prepared to support autistic individuals and their families. Discover more about this achievement and what it means for the community at https://lnkd.in/gG4SFxgq. #DestinationToledo #IBCCES #AutismTravel #CertifiedAutismCenter #AutismRecertification #Toledo #Ohio

Committed to Better Care! Heavens Urgent Care renews its Certified Autism Center™ (CAC) designation, first earned in 2022, continuing its dedication to providing exceptional care for autistic and sensory-sensitive patients. Through specialized training from IBCCES, the staff is equipped to better identify, communicate, and treat these patients with the care they deserve. Heavens Urgent Care’s CAC designation contributes to Mesa, Arizona’s Autism Certified City™ (ACC) initiative, where several organizations throughout the city have earned the CAC designation, helping to create a more accessible community for everyone. Learn more about Heavens Urgent Care’s recertification journey at https://lnkd.in/gqh8GE7c. #HeavensUrgentCare #IBCCES #CertifiedAutismCenter #CertifiedAutismCenterRecertification #MesaArizona #AutismCertifiedCity

We are incredibly honored to partner with Dubai Holding Entertainment (DHE) and to have been part of their inspiring Inclusion Week celebrations. The week was filled with heartwarming activities and impactful moments across DHE properties, highlighting the importance of accessibility and inclusion for all. A special thank you to DHE for recognizing us with the Accessibility Impact Award during the Forward Together event held at Real Madrid World on Saturday, December 14. This acknowledgment fuels our commitment to creating inclusive experiences that make a difference. To everyone who participated, your energy and passion were truly inspiring. Seeing the joy and engagement across the events reaffirms the power of collaboration in driving meaningful change. We’re proud to stand alongside DHE as partners in these efforts and look forward to supporting future initiatives. #IBCCES #InclusionMatters #DubaiHoldingEntertainment #InclusionWeek #TheAccessibilityApp #CertifiedAutismCenter #CAC #CAD #LegolandDubai #RealMadridWorldDubai #Motiongate #TheGreenPlanet #DET

Big news from ImagineU Children’s Museum in Visalia, CA! They've renewed their Certified Autism Center™ (CAC) designation, showing unwavering dedication to providing an inclusive, welcoming experience for autistic and sensory-sensitive guests, as well as their families. Since 2022, ImagineU has championed accessibility by training over 80% of guest-facing staff in best practices and skills for welcoming and assisting autistic and sensory-sensitive visitors. This achievement supports Visalia's ongoing commitment as a Certified Autism Destination™ (CAD)—a city-wide initiative to provide inclusive options in entertainment, recreation, and lodging. Learn more about their recertification journey here: https://lnkd.in/gFPYVgJS #ImagineUChildrenMuseum #CertifiedAutismCenter #IBCCES #AutismTravel #CertifiedAutismDestination #Visalia #California #VisaliaCAD

Celebrating Inclusion at Address Beach Resort for IDPD 2024 This December, Address Beach Resort, in collaboration with the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES), hosted a heartwarming celebration of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD). POD families from Dubai gathered for a day of joy, learning, and connection. The event included a hotel tour highlighting the resort's accessible amenities, a festive gingerbread house-making activity, and a stress management workshop by Dr. Geraldine Naidoo. As a Certified Autism Center™ since 2023, Address Beach Resort demonstrates exceptional leadership in inclusivity and accessibility within hospitality. Their partnership with IBCCES for this event showcased a shared commitment to creating welcoming spaces for individuals with autism and sensory sensitivities, fostering creativity, connection, and a spirit of inclusion. If you’re inspired to be part of the change and help create more inclusive and accessible spaces across the UAE, connect with us at IBCCES. Read more: https://lnkd.in/g6pGu2dS #IBCCES #AddressBeachResort #AddressHotelsandResorts #EMAAR #EMAARHospitalityGroup #CertifiedAutismCenter #CAC #CAD #Dubai #AutismTravel #TheAccessibilityApp

Featured Certificant: Teresa E., Certified Autism Travel Professional™ (CATP), travel advisor at Sojourney Collective, “The CATP training provided by IBCCES has equipped me with the knowledge and skills needed to plan individualized and memorable vacations for autistic travelers.” Discover the IBCCES certification that best suits you! Click here: https://lnkd.in/guTgkFwQ. #IBCCES #AutismCertified #CertifiedAutismTravelProfessional #IBCCESTraining #AutismTravel #ProfessionalCertifi