Safety Skills Training DMCC (SST), a leading provider of education programs and aquatic risk management consultancy, has officially been designated as a Certified Autism Center™ (CAC), granted by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES). This recognition is awarded to organizations that complete autism-specific training, empowering teams with knowledge and tools to better support individuals with autism and sensory sensitivities.
As a trusted partner to waterparks, resorts, schools, and recreational facilities around the world, SST understands that people learn in different ways. With this certification, SST can now adapt its training to better serve individuals with sensory differences, benefiting not only learners, but also staff and guests of client facilities – many of which are also Certified Autism Centers™.
“At SST, our goal has always been to make safety training effective and accessible for everyone,” says Scott Deisley, Managing Director for SST. “This certification helps us deepen that commitment by ensuring our programs meet the needs of people with sensory sensitivities. It means we can work alongside our clients to create environments that are not only safer but more inclusive for all.”
The CAC designation is part of SST’s broader mission to elevate safety, performance, and guest experience across the aquatic and recreation industries. By integrating autism awareness and sensory accommodations into its programs, SST is setting a higher standard for inclusive safety solutions worldwide.
“IBCCES is proud to partner with Safety Skills Training as they incorporate this specialized training into their already world-class programs,” says Myron Pincomb, CEO and Board Chairman of IBCCES. “Their leadership in supporting inclusive practices will have a lasting impact on the aquatic safety field.”
To support broader accessibility, all our certified partners are featured on the IBCCES IBCCES Accessibility App, a free digital resource connecting users to certified inclusive locations worldwide. The app provides access to venue details, sensory accommodations, contact information, and hours of operation—empowering individuals and families to navigate public spaces with greater confidence.
IBCCES has been the global leader in cognitive disorder training and certification for over 20 years, working with professionals across healthcare, education, and hospitality. As demand grows for more inclusive travel experiences, IBCCES continues to set the global standard, offering training led by subject-matter experts and self-advocates within the autistic community.
IBCCES also provides access to resources such as CertifiedAutismCenter.com and AutismTravel.com, free online tools for families that list certified locations and professionals. Each organization listed on the site has met Certified Autism Center™ (CAC) requirements.
About Safety Skills Training (SST)
Safety Skills Training (SST) is a global leader in aquatic risk management, partnering with top waterparks, resorts, schools, and recreational facilities to deliver high-impact safety solutions. Backed by decades of operational expertise and powered by evidence-based practices, SST provides consulting, audits, and training programs that raise industry standards. As the exclusive Middle East partner of Ellis & Associates, SST brings internationally recognized lifeguard and aquatic training to the region. The company’s mission is to help clients reduce risk, elevate performance, and create safer guest experiences. To learn more about how SST can support your organization, visit www.sstworldwide.com or email info@sstworldwide.com
About IBCCES
Delivering the global standard for training and certification in the fields of autism, neurodiversity, and accessibility – IBCCES provides a series of certification programs that empower professionals to be leaders in their field and improve the outcomes for the individuals they serve. For over two decades, IBCCES has been a global leader, setting the industry standard in autism and cognitive differences training. IBCCES works in over 111 countries and provides training in 8 languages, and its programs have been recognized around the world as the leading benchmark in training and certification.
In addition to individual certification programs, IBCCES partners with cities, destinations, and organizations on initiatives like the Certified Autism Destination™ (CAD) and Autism Certified City™ (ACC), ensuring autistic and sensory-sensitive residents and visitors feel welcomed and safe. Destinations that achieve the CAD designation have completed a specialized program that ensures a multitude of recreation, hospitality and entertainment organizations have completed an autism and sensory-sensitivity training, certification and IBCCES facilities review process. The ACC designation expands on that program and includes IBCCES training and certification for the public safety, education, healthcare and workplace sectors.
IBCCES also created the Accessibility App, AutismTravel.com, and CertifiedAutismCenter.com – free resources for individuals with a variety of neurodiversities and disabilities, listing certified locations and connecting individuals to other resources and each other.
