Featured CATP: Marcia Finkelstein

Ripley’s Believe or Not! and Ripley’s Super Fun Zone of Branson have become Certified Autism Centers™ (CAC), designated by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES). The certification requires guest-facing staff to complete a training and certification…

Kidzapp is happy to announce its partnership with the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES), which offers the only internationally recognized industry-specific certification programs for travel, hospitality, and entertainment organizations worldwide. With one in six people having a…

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…

Air travel can be exciting and fun yet may come with some challenges for families and autistic children because of routine changes, navigation of unfamiliar environments, and sensory stimulation.  This article provides families tips and recommendations to better prepare for…

Hershey’s Chocolate World Attraction is now a Certified Autism Center™ (CAC), designated by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES). Completion of the certification means that visitors with autism and other sensory needs can now have the sweetest experience possible. The certification…

The Santa Barbara Zoo continues to expand their inclusion and accessibility efforts. The Zoo earned their Certified Autism Center™ (CAC) designation in 2018, and since then has extended their efforts to welcome all guests.

BY CORRIS LITTLE Is your hotel autism-friendly? Some Florida hotels—DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando at SeaWorld, SpringHill Suites by Marriott Orlando at SeaWorld and Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Orlando at SeaWorld—have each become designated as a Certified Autism Resort to ensure…

Hidden Disabilities Sunflower and The International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES) join forces in a strategic partnership in the US to increase accessibility options for the invisible disability community. This collaboration seeks to expand offerings and reach…

  North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport is now the first museum in North Carolina to earn Certified Autism Center™ (CAC) designation, granted by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES). The Museum staff and volunteers have…

The Caribbean’s beloved family-friendly all-inclusive resorts continue a legacy of inclusion as the only hospitality company globally with ACAC designation Together with the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES), the family-friendly all-inclusive Beaches Resorts proudly announces the…

The International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES) and Topland partner to increase inclusivity measures and enhance accessibility options for all people of determination. This partnership seeks to expand offerings for autistic and sensory-sensitive individuals and all people…

As a continuing effort to heighten the park’s commitment to providing a welcoming environment for autistic and sensory-sensitive guests, Water World renews its Certified Autism Center™ (CAC) status. Initial certification in this designation involved specialized training and certification focused on…

    The International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards has designated The GRAMMY Museum® as a Certified Autism Center™. This designation demonstrates the museum’s commitment to better serve individuals on the autism spectrum.

            Theme Parks to Implement Specialized Training to Better Serve Guests Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE:SIX), the world’s largest regional theme park company and the largest operator of waterparks in North America, today announced that…