The City of Benson Visitor Center is accredited as an Accredited Autism Center™ through IBCCES to better understand and assist visitors with autism.
— Myron Pincomb, IBCCES President
Benson, Arizona, USA, April 18, 2023 /EIN Presswire.com/ – city Benson Visitor Center won Authorized Autism Center™ Designated by the International Credentialing Board and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES). The IBCCES training and certification program provides staff with tools and resources to help them better understand and create memorable experiences for visitors with autism and hyperesthesia.
Benson City Visitor Center Director Bob Nilsson said:
The visitor center is a recreation of the original Benson Train Depot founded in 1880 by Southern Pacific. To further embrace its history as a railroad town, the center offers a G-gauge model railroad simulator, attracting railroad enthusiasts, including many with autism, who have a special interest in railroads.
With 1 in 6 Americans having a sensory need or hypersensitivity and 1 in 44 children diagnosed with autism, the demand for more trained and certified options is growing. Best ever. Many autistic and sensory-sensitive individuals struggle to visit new places or plan family outings because of lack of staff understanding, possible sensory overload, and need for flexible options and accommodations. IBCCES has created a training and certification program specifically for this reason. Ensure travel and recreation organizations have more reliable and understanding travel options.
“Working with the City of Benson Visitor Center, we are delighted that their team is able to provide positive interactions and accommodations for all visitors and residents. It helps families and individuals feel welcome and everyone feels at ease when visiting a new place.
For more than 20 years, IBCCES has been the leader in cognitive impairment training and certification for medical, educational and corporate professionals worldwide. IBCCES is the only accreditation body that offers this type of accreditation. This includes evidence-based training, personal perspectives on autism, other tools and resources such as on-site reviews and customized recommendations, and renewal requirements to ensure the longevity of the program. increase. – Duration commitments with lasting impact.
IBCCES also created AutismTravel.com, a free online resource for parents. It lists accredited destinations and connects families to other resources and to each other. Each destination listed on the site meets the requirements of a Certified Autism Center™ (CAC).
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About Benson City Visitor Center
The City of Benson Visitor Center is located in central Benson, Arizona and is the gateway to Cochise County connected to Historical Highway 80. The Visitor Center is a train deport replica of the original Benson Train Depot established in 1880 by Southern Pacific. It is also the official office of the AVIC Arizona Tourism Visitor Center.
About IBCCES
Providing Global Standards for Training and Certification in the Field of Cognitive Impairment – IBCCES offers a suite of certifications that enable professionals to become leaders in their field and improve the outcomes of the individuals they serve. These programs are recognized worldwide as leading benchmarks for training and certification in the field of autism and other cognitive impairments.
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