How-To Guide for Navigating Universal's New Accessibility Assistance Pass (AAP) Process
Who is the IBCCES and what do they do?
If you're anything like me, you're probably looking at this guide and audibly asking yourself "WTF?" You and me both, but let's get through this together. The International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education (IBCCES) is more than just an organization with an incredibly long name. According to their website, the IBCCES is "the industry leader in cognitive disorder training and certification for education, healthcare, corporate and travel & entertainment professionals around the globe." In addition to providing educational resources on cognitive disorders, they offer a free Accessibility Card to all travelers looking to visit the nation's leading theme parks.
What exactly is an IBCCES Accessibility Card (IAC)?
The International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES) created the IBCCES Accessibility Card (IAC) with the goal of streamlining the process that participating theme parks use when granting reasonable accommodations (separate from attractions-based accommodations*) to guests. The purpose of this card is to compile all the necessary information needed to grant additional accommodations to the IAC holder. So, what exactly does that process look like?
Accessibility Card Process
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