IBCCES Accessibility Card

Our Ride Admission Program is designed with your safety and the safety of others in mind. Our staff at the Safety Center or Service Center will assess each Guest seeking accommodation based on their individual abilities, ride dynamics, ride restraint systems, and manufacturer requirements to determine what rides they can safely enjoy. You will be given a ride accessibility questionnaire to complete to assist us with our assessment. Once completed, you will receive a list of rides that you may safely enjoy.

Valid IBCCES Accessibility Card is recommended to help expedite the process to enroll in the ride admission program. We encourage guests with physical disabilities, mobility impairments and/or cognitive disorders who would like to participate in the Ride Accessibility Program to present a valid IBCCES Accessibility Card at the Riders Safety Center or Guest Services inside the park. Guests can register for an IBCCES Accessibility card at www.accessibilitycard.org.

PLEASE NOTE: Only IBCCES can issue the IBCCES Accessibility Card and NOT Kennywood. IBCCES will conduct audits to confirm the efficacy of provided information for the IBCCES Accessibility Card application.

What is the IBCCES Accessibility Card?

The IBCCES Accessibility Card is designed to help individuals with cognitive disorders or physical impairments identify and receive helpful accommodations at certified attractions worldwide. The IBCCES created the digital Accessibility Card as a free resource for individuals with cognitive disorders or physical impairments who need special accommodations or services at certified attractions. The IBCCES Accessibility Card helps you identify the accommodations needed and communicate those needs to destinations you would like to visit. PLEASE

NOTE: Only IBCCES can issue the IBCCES Accessibility Card, not Kennywood. The IBCCES Accessibility Card does NOT guarantee entry to Kennywood and any special accommodations or benefits provided are at the sole discretion of Kennywood.
What is the IBCCES?

The International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES) provides a series of certifications that empower professionals to be leaders in their field and improve the outcomes for the individuals they serve. These programs are the only training and certification programs endorsed by the largest grassroots autism organization in the world, The Autism Society of America, and recognized around the world as the leading benchmark for training and certification in the areas of autism and other cognitive disorders.
How do I register for an IBCCES Accessibility Card?

To register for the IBCCES Accessibility Card, guests must visit www.accessibilitycard.org and upload the required information into a secure, online portal. Once a guest has filled out the online application and uploaded necessary documentation, they will be able to access their digital IBCCES Accessibility Card. Guests may show their valid IBCCES Accessibility Card at Guest Services inside the park to participate in the Ride Accessibility Program.
What information is required to register for an IBCCES Accessibility Card?
The following information will be required to register for an IBCCES Accessibility Card at www.accessibilitycard.org

Individuals requesting the IBCCES Accessibility Card for themselves or others must be 18 years or older.

Contact Information: Name, email, address and phone/cell number

Cardholder Information:
- Recent photo of the cardholder for identification purposes
- Birth date*
- Name of the disability/disorder (optional)
- Helpful accommodations needed
- Name of the attraction you are visiting
Healthcare Information: Statement from a healthcare provider or Individualized Education Plan (IEP or equivalent) including the following:
- Full name of the healthcare professional or education professional
- NPI number (Provider ID) **
- Their title
- Their phone number
- Their email address
- Statement indicating the guest has a disability or other qualifying impairment under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and/or applicable state law that prevents the guest from waiting in a standard queue. Please note that the nature of the disability does not have to be provided in the statement. If the disability is of a temporary nature, the doctor’s note should state the time period of the temporary disability.
* Individuals requesting the IAC must be 18 years or older
** Not required if uploading an Individualized Education Plan
During the application process for my IBCCES Accessibility Card, I selected certain disabilities/disorders as well as certain helpful accommodations. Does that mean Kennywood will be aware of my disabilities/disorders and provide the helpful accommodations I selected?

Due to privacy concerns the nature of your disability/disorder is not shared with Kennywood. All requests for special accommodations must be made at the park when enrolling in the Ride Accessibility Program and our team will be able to make recommendations based on what's available. Accommodations are not guaranteed and there may be an additional charge for services such as a wheelchair rental.
What if I don’t have a doctor’s note required to register for the IBCCES Accessibility Card?

We sincerely apologize for this inconvenience, but you will need a valid Doctor’s note to enroll in the program.
If I have a valid IBCCES Accessibility Card, do I still need to visit the Rider’s Safety Center at the park?

Yes, you must visit the Rider Safety Center or Service Center by Noah’s ark to receive your Ride Admissions Pass.
How long is the IBCCES Accessibility Card Valid?

The card lasts for one year and can be used worldwide at any attraction or property that partners with the IBCCES. You must apply on an annual basis for a new card.