Jacksonville Icemen’s Community First Igloo Becomes First of its Kind to Earn Autism Certification

Jacksonville Icemen’s Community First Igloo Becomes First of its Kind to Earn Autism Certification

Jacksonville Icemen’s Community First Igloo works with IBCCES to become a more welcoming space for all visitors.

The Jacksonville Icemen’s Community First Igloo has achieved the accolade of becoming the first hockey team sports venue to earn Certified Autism Center™ (CAC) designation. This designation is awarded by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES) to help make venues like the Community First Igloo more accessible to autistic and sensory-sensitive individuals by completing autism-specific training and certification to better understand and welcome these visitors, who may find it challenging to visit unfamiliar places. IBCCES also conducted an onsite review to provide additional ways the venue can accommodate visitors and create detailed sensory guides for each area as part of the certification process.
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The Missouri City Parks & Recreation Department Earns Certified Autism Center™ Designation to Enhance Accessibility Offerings

The Missouri City Parks & Recreation Department Earns Certified Autism Center™ Designation to Enhance Accessibility Offerings

The International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES) is proud to announce that the City of Missouri City Parks & Recreation Department has achieved Certified Autism Center™ (CAC) designation, becoming the first Parks & Recreation agency in the state of Texas to achieve this status. This recognition signifies the department’s commitment to building inclusive spaces and programs for autistic and sensory-sensitive individuals and their families. The team completed autism-specific training and certification to better understand and welcome these community members. Additionally, IBCCES conducted an onsite review to provide the department with valuable insights on further enhancing their facilities and created detailed sensory guides for recreation areas as part of the certification process.
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Splish Splash Water Park Renews Certified Autism Center™️ Designation, Demonstrating Ongoing Commitment to Serving All Guests

Splish Splash Water Park Renews Certified Autism Center™️ Designation, Demonstrating Ongoing Commitment to Serving All Guests

Splish Splash Water Park is proud to announce its continued partnership with the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES) by achieving recertification as a Certified Autism Center™. This designation reaffirms the water park’s unwavering dedication to creating an inclusive and accessible environment for autistic and sensory sensitive individuals and their families, further solidifying its position as a leader in accessibility within the water park industry.
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All Meow Wolf Exhibitions Become Certified Autism Centers™

All Meow Wolf Exhibitions Become Certified Autism Centers™

The certification through IBCCES will enhance the immersive art experience for autistic and sensory-sensitive guests.

Meow Wolf has completed a company-wide accreditation to enhance the guest experience for autistic and sensory-sensitive visitors. The Santa Fe-based arts and entertainment company with locations in Santa Fe, Las Vegas, Denver, and soon Dallas, partnered with the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES) to complete the Certified Autism Center™ certification.

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Knoebels Amusement Resort Continues Mission to Welcome All Guests with Certified Autism Center™ Recertification and Additional Accessibility Offerings

Knoebels Amusement Resort Continues Mission to Welcome All Guests with Certified Autism Center™ Recertification and Additional Accessibility Offerings

Today Knoebels Amusement Resort, located in Elysburg, PA, announces it has completed the Certified Autism Center™ recertification. The Park first achieved this prestigious certification in 2019 and has been committed to continuing its efforts to provide a welcoming and inclusive experience for autistic and sensory-sensitive individuals and their families. Continue Reading →

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The National Museum of the Great Lakes Achieves Autism Certification and Partners with National Autism Sailing Program

The National Museum of the Great Lakes Achieves Autism Certification and Partners with National Autism Sailing Program

The National Museum of the Great Lakes proudly announces the recent completion of autism training and certification through IBCCES designating them as a Certified Autism Center™ (CAC). The museum joins a growing movement initiated by Destination Toledo to attract more travelers to the destination. To meet CAC requirements, staff completed training and certification to better assist and welcome autistic or sensory-sensitive visitors and their families. Continue Reading →

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Hyland Hills Water World Continues Mission to Enhance Accessibility Through Certified Autism Center™ Recertification and New Programming

Hyland Hills Water World Continues Mission to Enhance Accessibility Through Certified Autism Center™ Recertification and New Programming

Since being awarded the Certified Autism Center™ accolade in 2020, Hyland Hills Water World has expanded its accessibility efforts to ensure all guests can enjoy the water park. Recently the team completed International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES) Certified Autism Center™ recertification process which requires 80% or more of all public-facing staff complete a training and certification program to better understand and welcome autistic or sensory-sensitive guests and their families.  With 1 in 6 people having a sensory need or sensitivity and 1 in 36 children diagnosed with autism in the United States, the demand for more trained and certified options like Water World is at an all-time high.   Continue Reading →

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Adlera Lab Becomes the First Medical Laboratory to Earn Certified Autism Center™ Designation

Adlera Lab Becomes the First Medical Laboratory to Earn Certified Autism Center™ Designation

Adlera Lab earns the Certified Autism Center™ certification, which marks the first medical laboratory to become autism certified. This accolade means that staff have undergone specialized training to better understand and accommodate autistic or sensory-sensitive individuals during their visit to their laboratory facility. This certification is awarded by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES), and it ensures that autistic individuals and their families can receive high-quality care and support. The Lab joins other autism-certified Alluvion Health locations to enhance services and options for the Great Falls community.
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Great Wolf Lodge Announces Partnership with IBCCES Leading the Pack For Accessibility and Inclusion at Indoor Water Park Resorts

Great Wolf Lodge Announces Partnership with IBCCES Leading the Pack For Accessibility and Inclusion at Indoor Water Park Resorts

Resortsto provide additional convenience for autistic and sensory-sensitive guests with new sensory guides for its water park, attractions and entertainment offerings

Great Wolf Lodge is partnering with The International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES), the global leader in autism and neurodiversity certification, to enhance inclusion and accessibility at its 19 resorts across the U.S.  As part of this partnership, IBCCES is helping the beloved family resort develop sensory guides for each slide, pool, ride, attraction, show and activity found at Great Wolf Lodge locations across the country.  The downloadable guide, available at www.greatwolf.com starting in mid-May, will provide a valuable and convenient tool for sensory-sensitive guests as they plan their visit to the indoor water park resort.  

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Art and Cultural Centers, Parks and Recreation Department and Dobson Ranch Library in Mesa Renew Certification, Continue to Support Mesa’s Autism Certified City Initiative

Art and Cultural Centers, Parks and Recreation Department and Dobson Ranch Library in Mesa Renew Certification, Continue to Support Mesa’s Autism Certified City Initiative

Since becoming Certified Autism Centers™ (CAC) in 2019, Arizona Museum of Natural History, i.d.e.a. Museum, Mesa Arts Center, Mesa Public Library’s Dobson Ranch branch and Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities are important partners in maintaining Mesa’s designation as an Autism Certified City. Recently, these art and cultural centers renewed their commitment to meeting the CAC standards, designated by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES), which require staff to complete a training and certification program to better understand and welcome guests and their families that are autistic or sensory-sensitive. As part of the certification, IBCCES conducted an onsite review of each center to provide additional recommendations on how they can accommodate visitors.

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