
In response to this need, IBCCES created training and certification programs specifically for the hospitality and attractions industry. IBCCES recognized that many families with children who have special needs have limited options. Ripley’s Believe It or Not! and Ripley’s Super Fun Zone of Branson are setting the bar in Branson as the first attractions to become Certified Autism Centers™.įor more than 20 years, IBCCES has been the industry leader in autism certification for healthcare, education and corporate professionals around the globe. Individuals and families with children on the autism spectrum often find choosing attractions and recreational opportunities difficult due to uncertainty about how they will be received and what accommodations are available.


“We look forward to sharing and creating great family experiences!” Each destination listed on the site has met Certified Autism Center™ (CAC) requirements.“We are honored to become a part of this awesome community,” said John Dixon, General Manager of Ripley’s Branson attractions.
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IBCCES also created, a free online resource for parents that lists certified destinations and connects families to other resources and each other. “We’re excited to add Ripley's Believe It or Not! and Ripley’s Super Fun Zone of Branson to our network of Certified Autism Centers™.” “Our mission is to help as many locations as possible become certified so they can better serve ALL guests, including those who are currently underserved but are such a powerful and important part of our community,” said Myron Pincomb, IBCCES Board Chairman. IBCCES is the only credentialing organization providing this type of certification, which includes evidence-based information, as well as the perspectives of individuals with autism, alongside other tools and resources such as on-site reviews and customized recommendations to ensure the program is a long-term commitment and has a lasting impact. Ripley's Believe It or Not! and Ripley’s Super Fun Zone of Branson are setting the bar in Branson as the first attractions to become Certified Autism Centers™.įor more than 20 years, IBCCES has been the industry leader in autism certification for healthcare, education and corporate professionals around the globe. “We are honored to become a part of this awesome community,” said John Dixon, General Manager of Ripley’s Branson attractions. The certification requires guest-facing staff to complete a training and certification program, as well as a commitment to ongoing training and enhancements to better serve guests with cognitive and sensory disorders, including autism.

Ripley’s Believe or Not! and Ripley’s Super Fun Zone of Branson have become Certified Autism Centers ™ (CAC), designated by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES).
