The Miami Beach Convention Center (MBCC) has become a Certified Autism Center, as designated by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards.
“Achieving the Certified Autism Center designation marks a pivotal next step in our commitment to inclusivity, and I am extremely proud of our staff’s dedication and achievement,” said MBCC General Manager Freddie Peterson.
The convention now offers “a range of ADA-compliant features, including accessible parking, sidewalk ramps, restrooms, elevators, and automatic entrance doors,” the MBBC said. “For visually impaired attendees, the MBCC provides Braille signage and a visual interpreting service via the Aira app.”
The MBBC’s certification comes in the aftermath of the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau achieving Certified Autism Destination status in April.
“Inclusion and accessibility are priority initiatives for our destination,” said Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau President & CEO David Whitaker.
“MBCC achieving this designation is significant. It’s a critical step in better serving Greater Miami and Miami Beach’s diverse travel community, helps us attract meetings and gets us even closer to achieving our countywide goal of being a Certified Autism Destination.”
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