Becoming a Certified Autism Destination gives Toledo a competitive advantage and can help increase business for participating partners. It all starts with businesses like yours becoming CACs.
View our organization's press release on becoming a CAC here.
Become a Certified Autism Center
Becoming a CAD starts with organizations like yours — hotels, restaurants, and attractions — becoming Certified Autism Centers.
You'll receive position-specific online training courses for your staff, most of which only take 30 minutes to complete. This training helps staff understand how to communicate with visitors with autism and sensory needs, empowering them to provide a great experience.
Once 80% of guest-facing staff are trained, you become a CAC and featured on AutismTravel.com.
Benefits include:
Recognition in the travel industry for your commitment to becoming more inclusive and supportive of individuals with autism and sensory needs.
Your business’ listing on the International Online Registry of Certified Autism Centers and AutismTravel.com. IBCCES also provides ongoing support related to messaging, additional resources, and learning opportunities.
Opportunity for your team members to grow and learn, giving them the confidence and ability to recognize, accept, and assist individuals on the autism spectrum. This not only benefits your business but also benefits the entire community.
What is a Certified Autism Destination (CAD)
A CAD designation means a destination offers visitors multiple autism-trained and -certified options to choose from, including entertainment, recreation, and hotels. Visit GPS is working with IBCCES to involve key tourism, hospitality, and recreation organizations in the community to achieve this goal. Together, we can work towards creating a more accessible, inclusive, and knowledgeable destination.
