The Packhouse at Aziz Farms Becomes a Certified Autism Center™, Joins Community-Wide Accessibility Initiative

The Packhouse at Aziz Farms becomes part of a growing effort led by Visit Greater Palm Springs to establish the region as a Certified Autism Destination™

We pride our education initiative in providing what is needed for the community. This is needed.”

— Mark Tadros, president and owner of The Packhouse at Aziz Farms

THERMAL, CA, UNITED STATES, April 8, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The International Board of Credential and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES) awards the Certified Autism Center™ (CAC) to The Packhouse at Aziz Farms, highlighting their dedication to

support and welcome every guest that visits, especially autistic and sensory-sensitive individuals and their families. To earn this certification, staff at The Packhouse completed an autism-specific training process, equipping them with knowledge of best practices, knowledge, and resources to assist and accommodate autistic and sensory-sensitive visitors.

“We pride our education initiative in providing what is needed for the community. This is needed. Children with support needs thrive in healthy outdoor environments like ours,” says Mark Tadros, president and owner of The Packhouse at Aziz Farms.

“IBCCES is proud to designate The Packhouse at Aziz Farms as a Certified Autism Center™, highlighting their commitment to accessibility for every guest,” says Myron Pincomb, IBCCES board chairman. “We are excited to add The Packhouse to the growing number of CACs in the Greater Palm Springs area, and we look forward to seeing the impact their certification will have on every guest that visits The Packhouse.”

By becoming a CAC, The Packhouse at Aziz Farms joins a valley-wide initiative to turn Greater Palms Springs into a Certified Autism Destination™ (CAD) - an initiative spearheaded by Visit Greater Palm Springs. The CAD designation means visitors have multiple trained and certified options to choose from when in the area, including entertainment, recreation, and lodging.

To further enhance the visibility of their services and accessible offerings, The Packhouse at Aziz Farms is also listed on the Accessibility App directory. Through the directory, users are able to view the visitors center's location, the accommodations the organization offers and their address, contact information and hours of operation.

The IBCCES Accessibility App is free for users to download. This app provides individuals with a variety of information and resources related to certified organizations, sensory-friendly spaces, and navigating public locations. By connecting users to locations worldwide, employment opportunities, and access to several other accessibility resources, the app helps individuals with disabilities better navigate life and get the most out of daily activities.

For more than two decades, 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.

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.