VISALIA, CALIFORNIA MAKES TRAVEL EASIER FOR AUTISTIC ADVENTURERS
VISALIA, Calif., Dec. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Visalia has been designated the first-ever Certified Autism Destination in the country, awarded by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES). This follows a year-long effort by local tourism partners to better address the travel needs of autistic adventurers and their families in the destination. Recent studies conducted by Autism Travel show that 87% of parents with an autistic child do not travel, but 93% would be more likely to if autism certified options were available. Now, travelers can enjoy inclusive and accessible travel to Visalia and the nearby Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks.
- This follows a year-long effort by local tourism partners to better address the travel needs of autistic adventurers and their families in the destination.
- Recent studies conducted by Autis m Travel show that 87% of parents with an autistic child do not travel, but 93% would be more likely to if autism certified options were available.
- Now, travelers can enjoy inclusive and accessible travel to Visalia and the nearby Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks.
- "We are truly honored to obtain the Certified Autism Destination designation," said John Oneto, board chair of Visit Visalia.