Vincent’s Clubhouse Becomes Flagler County’s First Certified Autism Center™

PALM COAST, FL, UNITED STATES, August 14, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Vincent’s Clubhouse, a nonprofit organization providing innovative programs, social opportunities, family support, and resources for individuals with autism and related developmental disabilities and their families, earns the Certified Autism Center™ (CAC) designation from the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES), becoming the first organization in Flagler County to receive the designation. Awarded to organizations where at least 80% of community-facing staff complete specialized autism and sensory training, the CAC designation recognizes Vincent’s Clubhouse’s commitment to enhancing accessibility and inclusion for autistic individuals and their families.

As part of the certification process, Vincent’s Clubhouse also completed an onsite review with IBCCES to develop sensory guides and receive additional recommendations to further enhance accessibility throughout its programs and facilities.

“Becoming an IBCCES Certified Autism Center™ is a testament to the high standards of education and quality that are deeply embedded in the culture of Vincent’s Clubhouse,” says Erica Flores, Executive Director of Vincent’s Clubhouse. “This certification reflects our organization’s ongoing commitment to learning and ensuring that every individual we serve receives respectful, person-centered support tailored to their unique strengths, needs, and goals. Our families place tremendous trust in us, and we believe it is our responsibility to continuously improve, strengthen our knowledge, and uphold the highest standards as we create meaningful opportunities for individuals with autism and related disabilities throughout every stage of life.”

Vincent’s Clubhouse offers a wide range of evidence-based programs and services, including:
• Adult Enrichment Program for adults ages 18 and older
• The Workshop, an afternoon enrichment program for school-aged members
• Seasonal Enrichment Camps offered during summer, spring, and winter breaks
• Social Groups for individuals across ages and support levels
• Parent Support Groups that foster connection and encouragement
• Advocacy for individuals with autism and related cognitive differences and their families
• Educational Trainings and Workshops for parents, caregivers, professionals, and the community
• Inclusive Community Events that bring families together and create opportunities for meaningful connection

“Vincent’s Clubhouse’s commitment to creating meaningful opportunities for autistic individuals and their families demonstrates how organizations can make a lasting impact through education, accessibility, and community engagement,” says Myron Pincomb, CEO and board chairman of IBCCES. “By becoming the first Certified Autism Center™ in Flagler County, Vincent’s Clubhouse is helping expand access to autism-informed supports while setting a strong example for other organizations across the region.”

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, Vincent’s Clubhouse is featured on the IBCCES Accessibility App, which is free to download. The app provides individuals with a variety of disabilities with real-time guidance on certified destinations, sensory-friendly spaces, and tailored recommendations. By connecting users to accessible locations worldwide, the app helps individuals identify environments and experiences that better meet their individual needs.

IBCCES also provides access to resources such as AccessibilityCertified.com and AutismTravel.com, which are free online tools for families and individuals that list certified locations and professionals. Each organization listed on the sites has met IBCCES certification requirements.

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About Vincent’s Clubhouse
Founded in 2016, Vincent’s Clubhouse is dedicated to enhancing the lives of individuals with autism and related disabilities of all ages, and their families, by providing innovative programs, social opportunities, family support, and quality resources.

Vincent’s Clubhouse provides comprehensive programs and services for children, teens, and adults with autism and related disabilities. Through year-round enrichment programs, camps, social experiences, family support, advocacy, and community partnerships, we create opportunities for every individual to connect, grow, gain confidence, and live a meaningful life surrounded by a community that believes in them.

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 industry leaders and improve the outcomes for the individuals they serve. For 25 years, IBCCES has been a global leader, setting the industry standard in autism and cognitive differences training. IBCCES works in over 125 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.

Meredith Tekin
IBCCES
+1 904-508-0135
marketing@ibcces.org
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