Turning Pointe Autism Foundation’s Adult Services – funded by Foglia Family Foundation – is now a Certified Autism Center™ (CAC), a designation granted by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES). The designation means that staff have completed additional autism-specific training and certification program through an internationally recognized provider, IBCCES.
Teletherapy program is the latest to be approved and help those on the front line of the COVID-19 crisis
The U.S Department of Veterans’ Affairs (VA) has approved multiple training and certification programs from the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education standards (IBCCES) for reimbursement as part of the VA program to help transition veterans to the civilian workforce. These online training and certification programs focus on providing evidence-based training for professionals working with individuals with cognitive disorders and how to best provide educational and healthcare services.
The International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES), the global leader in training and certification on autism and cognitive disorders, announced today the appointment of Martha Aki to its executive advisory board. Aki is currently the Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) Program Director in Katy Independent School District in Katy, Texas. Her experience and innovative practices for children within ECI (which have earned Katy ISD five educational foundation grants) will strengthen IBCCES’ impact in educational settings.
Millions of children with special needs across the US may be going without services due to school closures and limits on face-to-face healthcare services. With the dramatic rise in the need for teletherapy and remote learning due to COVID-19, along with the recent CARES federal stimulus package to ease the burden on schools and service providers across the country, a new set of training and certification programs for these professionals was announced today.
The Santa Barbara Zoo continues to expand their inclusion and accessibility efforts. The Zoo earned their Certified Autism Centerâ„¢ (CAC) designation in 2018, and since then has extended their efforts to welcome all guests.
Brain Balance Achievement Center of Pasadena is now a Board Certified Cognitive Center (BCCC), designated by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES).
Inc. Magazine Unveils Its Inaugural List of Florida’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies—The Inc. 5000 Series: Florida
Inc. magazine today revealed that The International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards is No. 49 on its inaugural Inc. 5000 Series: Florida list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing Florida-based private companies. Born of the annual Inc. 5000 franchise, this regional list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the Florida economy’s most dynamic segment—its independent small businesses.
College Bound AZ, which serves as a bridge to high school seniors with special needs and their families, recently pursued the Certified Autism Centerâ„¢ (CAC) designation to enhance their ability to assist students with autism or other sensory needs. The designation, granted by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES), is awarded to organizations whose staff have received training and certification through IBCCES.
International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES) worked with Vans to review its planned autism awareness shoe collection. Vans introduced the new sensory inclusive footwear as part of the Autism Awareness Collection, for which IBCCES reviewed the design, palette, and messaging as part of its certification process.
With this project, Vans wanted to celebrate the unique aspects of all people. Designed specifically with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in mind, the ultra-comfortable footwear collection is offered with sensory-inclusive elements including a calming color palette and design features that focus on the senses of touch, sign and sound. The collection is now available online.
Georgia Aquarium, named the first aquarium to earn Certified Autism Center™ (CAC) designation in 2018, has extended their efforts to welcome all visitors, including those with sensory needs.
