The International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES) proudly announces that Seeds of Hope renews its Certified Autism Center™ (CAC) designation. This recognition underscores the organization’s continued commitment to delivering inclusive, evidence-based services for autistic individuals and those with sensory sensitivities.
“Achieving certification through the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES) reflects our commitment to global best practices in supporting individuals on the autism spectrum. It demonstrates our promise to provide the highest standards of care through specialized training, evidence-based approaches, and inclusive environments that prioritize accessibility, understanding, and dignity for neurodivergent individuals and their families,” said Dr. Aya AlJazi, Founder of Seeds of Hope.
As part of the renewal process, Seeds of Hope staff complete updated autism-specific training, equipping them with the knowledge and skills necessary to better understand sensory needs, apply evidence-based strategies, and enhance overall service delivery. The renewal also includes a review of facilities and programs to ensure alignment with leading accessibility standards.
The CAC designation aligns with Seeds of Hope’s ongoing efforts to deliver structured, multidisciplinary support tailored to the needs of each individual. Through integrated therapeutic approaches and purpose-built environments, the organization ensures that services are not only accessible, but also consistently delivered with quality, precision, and care.
This renewal further strengthens Seeds of Hope’s position as a leader in inclusive education and therapeutic services. Individuals benefit from environments designed to support regulation, engagement, and independence, while families gain access to trusted, specialized care grounded in global best practices.
“We are honored to continue working with Seeds of Hope as they strengthen their commitment to accessibility and inclusion,” says Myron Pincomb, CEO and board chairman of IBCCES. “Through this renewal, Seeds of Hope continues to demonstrate leadership by ensuring that autistic individuals and those with sensory needs receive support in an environment designed to foster understanding, consistency, and long-term success.”
For 25 years, IBCCES has been a leader in providing autism, sensory and neurodiversity training and certification for professionals worldwide, including those in healthcare, education, public safety, travel, and corporate sectors. As the only credentialing board offering these programs, IBCCES provides training from subject matter experts and autistic self-advocates, along with long-term support, continuous learning, onsite reviews, and renewal requirements to ensure continued growth and lasting impact.
To further support inclusivity efforts, Seeds of Hope is now featured on the IBCCES Accessibility App, a free tool that provides individuals with disabilities real-time guidance on certified destinations, sensory-friendly spaces, and tailored recommendations. By connecting users to accessible locations worldwide—including iconic experiences such as NH Collection Dubai The Palm—the app ensures seamless, enjoyable experiences for all visitors.
IBCCES also provides access to resources such as AccessibilityCertified.com and AutismTravel.com, free online tools for families that list certified locations and professionals. Each organization listed on the site has met IBCCES certification requirements.
About Seeds of Hope Center
Seeds of Hope is a specialized multidisciplinary therapy center in Amman, Jordan, founded in 2016 by Dr. Aya AlJazi, and thoughtfully designed to meet the diverse therapeutic needs of individuals of all ages.
We are dedicated to providing holistic, evidence-based services, including Speech-Language Therapy and Occupational Therapy, along with a range of other essential therapeutic supports including caregiver counseling, support groups, inclusive summer and winter camps, and completion of psychoeducational assessments. Our commitment ensures comprehensive and individualized care for every client.
Our multidisciplinary team consists of highly qualified clinicians with strong educational backgrounds and extensive professional experience. Fluent in several languages, our team utilizes collaborative, family- and client-centered approaches to support communication, development, and overall well-being across all ages.
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 AccessibilityCertified.com – free resources for individuals with a variety of neurodiversities and disabilities, listing certified locations and connecting individuals to other resources and each other.
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