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UNITE PALM DESERT AUTISM CERTIFICATION REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM
(ACRP) GRANT GUIDELINES
BACKGROUND
The Autism Certification Reimbursement Program provides financial assistance to Palm Desert
businesses to become a Certified Autism Center (CAC) through the International Board of Credentialing
and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES). This aligns with the City’s commitment to fostering
inclusivity and supporting businesses that provide accommodating environments for individuals with
autism.
REQUIREMENTS
• Business must operate within Palm Desert city limits and be in good standing with the City.
• Businesses must first successfully achieve CAC certification through IBCCES to qualify for
reimbursement.
• 80% of the business’s employees must complete the required training for certification.
• For businesses with more than 25 staff members, a CAC audit is mandatory (except for non-
resort hotels).
• Eligible Businesses:
o Priority I: Hospitality and Tourist Attractions
o Priority II: Retail and Restaurants
o Priority III: Small Enterprises
REIMBURSEMENT PROCESS
• Businesses must submit an application to the City after completing CAC certification.
• The City must receive verification of successful certification from IBCCES.
• Upon confirmation, the business will receive a one-time reimbursement of $2,500 towards the
certification fee.
CERTIFICATION COSTS
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Certified Autism Center - For Travel & Recreation (IBCCES Pricing)
Partner pricing 30 min 4 Hr. CAC Audit* Total
(Estimated)
less than 5 staff $25 $89 $2,500 $2,689
6 to 15 $25 $89 $2,500 $3,003
16 to 25 $25 $89 $2,500 $3,317
25 to 50 $25 $84 $2,500 $5,000 $9,070
50 to 100 $25 $79 $2,500 $5,000 $10,640
100+ custom custom $2,500 $5,000
QUESTIONS/INFORMATION
Contact Mariela Salazar, Management Analyst, msalazar@palmdesert.gov or 760-776-6441.