McFarland State Historic Park Becomes The First Certified Autism Center™ In Florence, Arizona
SanTanValley.com
McFarland State Historic Park and Florence Visitor Center has earned the Certified Autism Center™ designation through the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES). IBCCES’ training and certification provides Park staff the tools and resources to help create memorable experiences for autistic visitors and those with sensory sensitivities.
The Park joins the movement initiated by the Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce to work with IBCCES to make Florence the next Autism Certified City (ACC). Other organizations and individuals have also joined, and more are committing as the initiative moves forward. The ACC designation is awarded to cities where key areas of the community, including healthcare, education, local government, hospitality, recreation, and corporate members, are trained and certified to serve autistic individuals and those with other sensory disorders better.
