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Greater Miami CVB becomes Certified Autism Centre
The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) is now a Certified Autism Centre.
It was awarded by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES) having successfully completed autism training.
The CAC designation is awarded to organizations that welcome and provide accessibility to autistic and sensory-sensitive visitors and their families.
“Our focus as a destination continues to be our commitment to welcoming all visitors,” said GMCVB President and CEO David Whitaker.
“This certification aligns with our efforts to be an increasingly accessible community and builds on other programmes including sustainability.”
One in 36 children in the US is diagnosed with autism and one in six people has sensory needs or sensitivities according to the CDC.
“I am proud of the GMCVB’s leadership on key social issues that will improve our community and expand business opportunities,” said Julissa Kepner, general manager of the Miami Marriott Biscayne Bay and GMCVB board chairperson.
The CAC designation is an initial measure in transforming Greater Miami and Miami Beach into a Certified Autism Destination (CAD).
April is recognized worldwide as Autism Acceptance Month.
Once achieved, IBCCES’s CAD designation provides visitors with trained and certified entertainment, recreation and hospitality options.
IBCCES Board Chairman Myron Pincomb said: “Organizations like the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau are vital in pushing the industry forward to be more inclusive.”
IBCCES also created AutismTravel.com as a free online resource for parents listing certified locations and professionals.
Each organization listed on the site has met CAC requirements.
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