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.

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.

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.

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

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.

We sincerely apologize for this inconvenience, but you will need a valid Doctor’s note to enroll in the program.

Yes, you must visit the Rider Safety Center or Service Center by Noah’s ark to receive your Ride Admissions Pass.  

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.