With the rising number of children and adults with autism spectrum disorder, there is a need for all venues to cater to individuals with special needs. Our goal is to support our families and increase opportunities for businesses to support this cause. Individuals on the spectrum need a routine with familiar surroundings. Once a family has enjoyed their visit to your venue, rest assured that they will recommend it to their friends and family. On that note, we would like to introduce you to our “Autism Friendly Program” which will help you cater to children and adults on the spectrum.
How to become an Autism Friendly Business?
You will receive an Autism Friendly certified badges which entails the following:
A member of the REACH Clinical Team will meet with the management and team, conduct an autism awareness training workshop for the full staff, and help to develop a plan of action for the team should a difficult situation arise. We will advertise your logo on our website and share exclusive offers from your business with REACH Families. We will take a walk through the property and business procedures, discuss and confirm the accommodations, special timings, and offers that the business has introduced for customers with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Why get Certified?
One negative review or experience from a visitor or an unprepared employee can cost you a lot in negative press. Having the REACH Autism training and support can be of great help in such situations. Local and expat families that are planning to visit your business want to know that their child’s specific additional needs have been met. This certification will establish you as an autism friendly business and open up opportunities to cater for a larger population. Staff understanding the needs of children or adults with additional needs will create positive experiences and will lead to positive reviews and repeat customers, and positioning your business as an autism friendly business supporting the special needs community is an important aspect of helping remove the stigma towards neurodiverse individuals in the community.
REACH Behavior and Development Center’s mission is to be the leader in establishing autism supportive communities. A training package for management and staff has been developed by our Clinical Team to ensure your organization has the information and support to provide families dealing with autism an enjoyable experience during their visit to you.
The Certified Badge includes:
- An on-site consultation, touring of the facility, review of procedures and processes, accommodation suggestions, meeting with key employees and discussing a plan of implementation.
- Support just a phone call away
- A REACH Business Friendly badge for your website and Sticker for your POS Counter and Window.
- A listing on the REACH website indicating you’ve completed the training with contact information and link to your website.
- A press release announcing your business’ participation in the REACH Autism Friendly Business program.
- A listing on the REACH Resource Booklet, to be shared with the special needs community in Bahrain.
To help encourage autism acceptance, this badge is offered free of charge. It is important to note that not all businesses are conducive to being sensory friendly, but being autism aware and having support from the entire community is crucial to raising awareness and supporting the mission.
Take the first step and become an Autism Friendly Business, contact us today on 39006065 to find out more.
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