International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards

International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards IBCCES strives to create an army of trained and knowledgeable professionals in order to increase the outcomes for individuals with autism & special needs.

IBCCES provides a series of training and certification options that empower professionals to be leaders in their field and improve outcomes for individuals with cognitive disorders.

05/21/2026

Celebrating Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation, and Open Spaces Miami-Dade Parks as a Certified Autism Center™ (CAC). 🌟

Leaders from Miami-Dade Parks & Recreation, the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau, IBCCES, and community partners gathered to recognize this milestone and highlight the ongoing efforts to create welcoming experiences for autistic and sensory-sensitive individuals and families. 🌳

🔗Learn more about this exciting milestone:
https://ibcces.org/blog/2026/05/19/miami-dade-county-parks-rec/

05/21/2026

Recognized by IBCCES as a Certified Autism Resource™ (CAR), Reset Moves is designed to support movement, focus, and emotional regulation through engaging, interactive tools. 🧠

Featuring interactive games, breathing exercises, and a versus mode, the app encourages active participation while helping users build focus and self-regulation skills in a fun, accessible way.🎮

🔗Learn more: https://resetmoves.com/

05/20/2026

🌟 Celebrating Dolphin Sands Clearwater Beach as a Certified Autism Center™ (CAC)

Representatives from Dolphin Sands, Learning Independence For Tomorrow (LiFT), and IBCCES joined forces with community partners to commemorate this significant achievement. This milestone highlights the ongoing efforts to foster more welcoming and inclusive experiences for autistic and sensory-sensitive individuals and families in Clearwater. 💙

🔗Discover more about this milestone for the Clearwater community: https://ibcces.org/blog/2026/05/18/dolphin-sands/.

We’re proud to celebrate our certified partner, Autism Parents Platform, on receiving the Rawda Award for Excellence in ...
05/20/2026

We’re proud to celebrate our certified partner, Autism Parents Platform, on receiving the Rawda Award for Excellence in Social Work under the patronage of His Highness the Amir of Qatar.

This recognition reflects their continued dedication to supporting autistic individuals and their families through advocacy, inclusion, and community impact across Qatar. 🌟

Read the full story from The Peninsula Qatar :
https://thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/05/04/2026/amir-honours-winners-of-rawda-award-for-excellence-in-social-work

05/19/2026

🌴🌟 BIG NEWS from Miami, Florida! 🌟🌴 IBCCES proudly awards the Certified Autism Center™ (CAC) designation to Miami-Dade Parks Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation, and Open Spaces. To earn the certification, at least 80% of staff completed autism and sensory training to strengthen their understanding of best practices and skills to effectively communicate with, support, and include autistic individuals and those with sensory needs, as well as their families.

As part of the certification process, IBCCES also conducted an onsite review to create sensory guides and provide additional recommendations to help Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation, and Open Spaces further enhance accessibility measures. 🌿♿

As a Certified Autism Center™, Miami-Dade County Parks has implemented several initiatives in partnership with IBCCES, including:

🧘 Quiet/Sensory-Reduced Spaces at select parks and events
🎨 Inclusive Programming, such as adaptive recreation programs and inclusive camps
🧭 Visual Supports & Communication Tools, including visual cue cards and clear wayfinding signage
🤝 Partnership with the UM CARD Program through the University of Miami and Nova Southeastern University to expand training and inclusive best practices

🔗 Learn more about this exciting milestone:
https://ibcces.org/blog/2026/05/19/miami-dade-county-parks-rec/

05/18/2026

Mettu Children’s Hospital at Pikeville Medical Center is a Certified Autism Center™ (CAC), reflecting its commitment to more accessible and supportive care for children with autism and sensory sensitivities. 🏥

Designed with kids in mind, the hospital features playful, child-friendly spaces that make visits more welcoming and less overwhelming. 🧸

🔗 Learn more:
https://ibcces.org/blog/2025/07/08/mettu-childrens-hosp-renewal/

05/18/2026

IBCCES is proud to recognize Dubai Center for Special Needs with the Accreditation for Comprehensive Student Wellbeing™ (ACSW) designation, reinforcing its leadership in accessible, inclusive, and future-focused education.

Through specialized autism, sensory awareness, and accessibility training, DCSN continues to elevate the educational experience for students with diverse learning and developmental needs, empowering both educators and learners through globally recognized best practices.

This milestone reflects a powerful investment in operational excellence, staff readiness, and student-centered support systems designed to help every learner thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

The future of education is inclusive, and DCSN is helping lead the way.

Visit the link to read the full announcement: https://ibcces.org/blog/2026/05/18/dubai-center-for-special-needs-earns-accreditation-for-comprehensive-student-wellbeing/

05/18/2026

🐬☀️ A more inclusive stay awaits in Clearwater, FL! 🏖️💙

IBCCES proudly awards the Certified Autism Center™ (CAC) designation to Dolphin Sands Clearwater Beach, an Ascend Collection Hotel. To earn the certification, at least 80% of staff completed autism and sensory training to strengthen their understanding of best practices and skills for effectively communicating with, supporting, and assisting autistic guests and those with sensory needs.

As part of the certification process, IBCCES also conducted an onsite review to create sensory guides and provide additional recommendations for enhancing accessibility throughout the hotel. 🏨

By completing the CAC process, Dolphin Sands joins the wider movement initiated by Learning Independence For Tomorrow (LiFT) to help turn Clearwater into an Autism Certified City™ (ACC). This designation helps ensure that both residents and visitors have access to organizations trained and certified to better welcome and support autistic and sensory-sensitive individuals across healthcare, public safety, education, hospitality, entertainment, and recreation industries. 🌍✨

🔗 Discover more about this milestone for the Clearwater community: https://ibcces.org/blog/2026/05/18/dolphin-sands/.

International Water Safety Day highlights the global drowning crisis and the importance of water safety education, espec...
05/15/2026

International Water Safety Day highlights the global drowning crisis and the importance of water safety education, especially for children and youth 🌊 May 15 reminds us that awareness and education can save lives.

Through initiatives like the IBCCES Aquatics Professional Certification, we help support safer and more inclusive water environments.

Let’s work together for safer communities around water. 💙

🔗Learn more about our autism training for aquatics centers and water attractions here: https://bit.ly/4d5zuji.

05/15/2026

In Episode 2, Mira El Ghoul, former Head of Inclusion at GCC schools and now our Business Development Lead for Education and Workplace, brings her experience across Dubai, Lebanon, and Qatar to share simple but powerful ways to support students with diverse needs in the classroom. 💙

With a strong background in inclusion leadership across international education settings, Mira highlights how small shifts in teaching practice can create a big impact in how students learn, engage, and succeed.

Stay tuned for the next episode! 🌟

05/15/2026

Inclusive excellence, elevated. 🌟

IBCCES proudly announces that Rising Sun - Centre for special needs has successfully renewed its Certified Autism Center™ (CAC) designation, reinforcing its continued leadership in creating accessible, sensory-aware, and inclusive environments for autistic individuals and their families.

With ongoing staff training, operational reassessment, and a sustained commitment to inclusive care, The Rising Sun continues to set a powerful benchmark for accessibility and meaningful support in the UAE.

🔗 Read the full announcement: https://ibcces.org/blog/2026/05/15/the-rising-sun-centre-renews-certified-autism-center/

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