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Autism on the Seas began working with Royal Caribbean International in 2007,*developing cruise vacation services to accommodate adults and families living with children with Special Needs. Other cruise lines followed too. Now, Royal Caribbean has been named the first cruise line to receive certification under the Autism on the Seas*program.
“We are honored to be the first cruise line to achieve Autism Friendly certification,” said Lisa Lutoff-Perlo, executive vice president of Operations for Royal Caribbean International in a press release “Royal Caribbean is a global leader in taking guests to unforgettable destinations and is committed to catering to vacationers of all abilities. We have worked with Autism on the Seas for more than seven years to better provide accessible cruise vacation options for families with autism.”
Their*Cruise Line Autism Friendly Certification Standard*is designed as a guideline for cruise lines to ensure their pre-cruise and onboard services, venues and amenities are accessible for inclusion and participation by the autism and developmental disability community.
Helping special needs cruise travelers with Autism, Asperger Syndrome, Down Syndrome, Tourette Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy and all Cognitive, Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Autism on the Seas services quickly expanded to other cruise lines.
“Offering cruise lines a Standard that includes training for their staff to effectively accommodate the needs of the growing and underserved autism community marks a turning point in the travel and cruise industry,†said Mike Sobbell, founder and president of Autism on the Seas
Royal Caribbean International recently became the first cruise line to receive certification from Autism on the Seas, assisting with reasonable accommodations for inclusion and participation by guests with autism and developmental disabilities. Right now, Royal Caribbean’s entire fleet is comprised of Bronze Level certified “Autism Friendly†ships. *The fleet is expected to achieve Silver Level certification by the end of 2014.
*Flickr photo*by*Woody H1
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Autism on the Seas began working with Royal Caribbean International in 2007,*developing cruise vacation services to accommodate adults and families living with children with Special Needs. Other cruise lines followed too. Now, Royal Caribbean has been named the first cruise line to receive certification under the Autism on the Seas*program.
“We are honored to be the first cruise line to achieve Autism Friendly certification,” said Lisa Lutoff-Perlo, executive vice president of Operations for Royal Caribbean International in a press release “Royal Caribbean is a global leader in taking guests to unforgettable destinations and is committed to catering to vacationers of all abilities. We have worked with Autism on the Seas for more than seven years to better provide accessible cruise vacation options for families with autism.”
Their*Cruise Line Autism Friendly Certification Standard*is designed as a guideline for cruise lines to ensure their pre-cruise and onboard services, venues and amenities are accessible for inclusion and participation by the autism and developmental disability community.
Helping special needs cruise travelers with Autism, Asperger Syndrome, Down Syndrome, Tourette Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy and all Cognitive, Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Autism on the Seas services quickly expanded to other cruise lines.
“Offering cruise lines a Standard that includes training for their staff to effectively accommodate the needs of the growing and underserved autism community marks a turning point in the travel and cruise industry,†said Mike Sobbell, founder and president of Autism on the Seas
Royal Caribbean International recently became the first cruise line to receive certification from Autism on the Seas, assisting with reasonable accommodations for inclusion and participation by guests with autism and developmental disabilities. Right now, Royal Caribbean’s entire fleet is comprised of Bronze Level certified “Autism Friendly†ships. *The fleet is expected to achieve Silver Level certification by the end of 2014.
*Flickr photo*by*Woody H1
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