The American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame Foundation receives autism training from the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES) and becomes a Certified Autism Centerâ„¢ (CAC). To earn this credential, staff must complete autism-specific training and a certification process, which provides resources and equips them with an understanding of how to best assist and accommodate autistic and sensory-sensitive individuals.Â
Visit Anaheim, the official destination organization for Anaheim is now a Certified Autism Centerâ„¢ (CAC), which is a designation granted by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES). IBCCES awards this credential to organizations whose staff have completed specialized training and a certification process to better understand and assist autistic and sensory-sensitive visitors and their families when visiting the Anaheim area.
1 out of 36 children are diagnosed with autism in the United States and 1 in 6 people have a sensory need or sensitivity. To better serve all our visitors and patrons, including autistic and sensory-sensitive individuals, the Bettendorf Public Library and the Family Museum – which make up the Bettendorf Learning Campus – are both now a Certified Autism Center™ (CAC).
Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport (TOL) becomes the first airport in the country to receive the Certified Autism Centerâ„¢ (CAC) designation. The International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES) grants this prestigious credential to organizations that prove their ongoing commitment to creating an environment that welcomes, includes, and accommodates autistic and sensory-sensitive individuals. To become a CAC, the airport team completed a comprehensive training and certification process to ensure they are equipped with the skills, resources and understanding of the best practices for accommodating autistic and sensory-sensitive travelers and their families.Â
 ASM Global, the world’s leading venue management company, has announced that The Huntington Center and Glass City Center, two of Ohio’s premier event facilities, have each been designated as a Certified Autism Centerâ„¢ (CAC) by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES).Â
The Payson Police Department becomes a Certified Autism Centerâ„¢ (CAC) after receiving a specialized training program from the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES). This training and certification process will enhance officer and staff knowledge and understanding of best practices to assist autistic and sensory-sensitive members of the community.
The Art Gallery at Congdon Yards (TAG) receives autism-specific training and certification from The International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES) and becomes a Certified Autism Centerâ„¢. This designation is awarded to organizations that have proven their ongoing commitment to creating an inclusive environment for autistic individuals. To earn this designation, TAG staff completed a comprehensive training program to ensure they are equipped with the proper skills and resources to accommodate the needs of autistic and sensory-sensitive individuals and provide the best experience possible for all guests.
The Reading Public Museum renews autism certification and maintains the Certified Autism Centerâ„¢ (CAC) designation from The International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES). Every two years, staff at CACs must renew their training to ensure they are equipped with the newest resources and understand the best practices to maintain a safe, welcome and inclusive environment for autistic and sensory-sensitive guests and their families. This training covers various topics, including sensory awareness, environment, communication, motor and social skills, program development, and emotional awareness.
St. Augustine Sailing achieves the Certified Autism Centerâ„¢ (CAC) designation from The International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES). This certification is given to organizations that have committed to ongoing efforts to create a welcoming, inclusive and accommodating environment for autistic and sensory-sensitive guests and their families. To earn this designation, staff undergo an autism-specific training and certification program to better equip the organization with the necessary skills and resources to provide the best experience possible for all guests.Â
Visit Salt Lake recently earned accreditation as a Certified Autism Centerâ„¢ (CAC) through the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES). A certified organization must have at least 80 percent of their staff undergo specialized training and certification, equipping them with the skills and knowledge needed to understand and cater to the unique needs of autistic and sensory-sensitive visitors and their families when visiting the Salt Lake area.
