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 by clicking the link in our bio.
#InternationalWaterSafetyDay #AutismAwareness #AquaticInclusion #IBCCES #CertifiedAutismCenter #WaterSafety #AutismTravel
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! 🌟
#Neurodiversity #InclusiveEducation #StudentSupport #InclusionMatters #AutismAwareness #IBCCES
Inclusive excellence, elevated. 🌟
IBCCES proudly announces that The Rising Sun Centre for Determined Ones 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. @risingsunfujairah
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 through the link in bio. 🔗
#IBCCES #CertifiedAutismCenter #CAC #AutismInclusion #Accessibility #AutismAwareness #InclusiveCare #UAE #Fujairah #SensoryInclusive #PeopleOfDetermination #InclusionMatters
🎨❤️ Inclusive opportunities continue to grow in Hamilton, Montana! @heartismcommunitycenter renews its Certified Autism Center™ (CAC) designation after staff and volunteers completed autism-specific training and certification through IBCCES. This equips them with up-to-date knowledge, skills, and best practices to better support all community members, including individuals with autism and sensory needs or sensitivities. ❤️🎶
HEARTism became the first Certified Autism Center™ in Montana in 2020, and since then, staff and volunteers have continued building their skills to teach and support autistic children and individuals with other special abilities through arts, music, and sensory movement. 🎵🖌️🤸
🔗 Read more about their recertification journey by clicking the link in our bio.
#HEARTismCommunityCenter #CertifiedAutismCenter #IBCCES #HamiltonMT #Montana
Dubai, a Certified Autism Destination™ (CAD), continues to advance accessible and sensory-aware travel experiences for neurodiverse individuals and their families. 🌎
In this exclusive interview, Myron Pincomb, CEO and Board Chairman of IBCCES, shares insights on how inclusive design, sensory awareness, and collaboration are shaping the future of travel while redefining wellness and luxury.
Learn how Dubai is setting a new standard for inclusive travel - click the link in our bio.
#IBCCES #CertifiedAutismDestination #InclusiveTravel #AccessibleTravel #AutismInclusion #InclusiveHospitality #Dubai #WellnessTravel #AutismTravel
Calling all educators, school leaders, and student wellbeing professionals.
Join us for an insightful session on Advancing Student Wellbeing Across Education with Mira, our Business Development Director for Education & Workplace Neurodiversity, MENA.
Learn how recognizing neurodiversity, autism, depression, and anxiety can strengthen student wellbeing and create more supportive learning environments for students, educators, and administrators.
🗓️ June 5, 2026
🕑 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Register now by clicking the link in our bio.
#StudentWellbeing #InclusiveEducation #Neurodiversity #EducationLeadership #IBCCES
This National Police Week, we extend our gratitude to the law enforcement officers and departments dedicated to keeping their communities safe while fostering inclusion for all. 💙
With 1 in 31 children in the U.S. diagnosed with autism, officers are likely to encounter autistic individuals in their communities. Having the right understanding and communication approaches can help support safer, more positive interactions for everyone involved. 🚔
🔗Learn more about IBCCES law enforcement autism training & certification by clicking the link in our bio.
#NationalPoliceWeek #IBCCES #CertifiedAutismCenter #CommunitySafety
Inclusivity must go beyond simply 'ticking boxes' and foster genuine awareness and understanding, says Bianca Raubenheimer, a mother of a child with autism and Regional Key Accounts Director at IBCCES. She highlighted that the UAE is leading the way in making public spaces and services more accessible for individuals with autism.
#DXBToday #DubaiOneTv
IBCCES is proud to announce that Family Hope Center for People with Disabilities has become the first organization in Qatar to earn the Accreditation for Comprehensive Student Wellbeing™ (ACSW). @familyhopecenterqatar
This milestone reflects Family Hope Center’s outstanding commitment to advancing accessibility, inclusion, and student wellbeing through evidence-based practices and continuous staff development.
By achieving ACSW accreditation, Family Hope Center joins a growing network of organizations worldwide leading the way in creating environments where every individual feels supported, understood, and empowered to thrive.
Read the full announcement to learn more about this milestone and the impact of the ACSW program at the link in our bio.
#IBCCES #Qatar #Accessibility #Inclusion #StudentWellbeing #SpecialEducation #Neurodiversity #AutismAwareness #InclusiveEducation #AccessibilityMatters #Wellbeing #EducationLeadership #InclusiveCommunities
🌟 Exciting Update! Mesa Police Department @mesaazpd has once again reaffirmed its commitment to inclusivity by renewing its Certified Autism Center™ certification for the second time since its initial designation in 2020. 🚓
To renew its certification, at least 80% of community-facing staff at the department completed autism-specific training to equip them with up-to-date knowledge, skills, and best practices for assisting and interacting with autistic or sensory-sensitive community members. 👮♂️
Mesa PD’s certification renewal also contributes to Mesa’s designation as an Autism Certified City™ (ACC). This designation helps ensure that both residents and visitors have access to a wide range of organizations trained and certified to better welcome and support autistic and sensory-sensitive individuals across healthcare, public safety, education, hospitality, entertainment, and recreation sectors. 🌍
🔗 Click the link in our bio to learn more about Mesa PD’s accessibility initiatives.
#MesaPoliceDepartment #IBCCES #CertifiedAutismCenter #AutismCertifiedCity #MesaPD #MesaAZ #Arizona
@goodyearpolice is a Certified Autism Center™ (CAC), having earned its designation through completion of law enforcement-specific autism training and certification through IBCCES. 🚔
As part of this commitment, officers are also equipped with specially designed sensory backpacks to support interactions during calls involving individuals on the autism spectrum, helping ensure more compassionate and effective responses in the moment. 👮♂️
🔗 Click the link in our bio to learn more about their CAC journey.
#CertifiedAutismCenter #GoodyearPoliceDepartment #IBCCES
Accessibility is shaping the future of travel, and we’re proud to be part of the conversation.
Join Meredith Tekin, President of IBCCES, at Tourism Academy 2026 in Jacksonville, Florida on May 14th, at “Roadmap to Accessibility: Welcoming Autistic and Sensory-Sensitive Visitors."
This presentation equip tourism professionals actionable strategies to help destinations create more inclusive and impactful visitor experiences.
#TourismAcademy2026 #Accessibility #InclusiveTravel #DestinationMarketing
