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Scotts Valley marks Autism Acceptance Month and becomes county’s first certified autism-friendly city; chamber seeks training funds
Summary
The City of Scotts Valley announced it has become the first city in Santa Cruz County to achieve autism-certification for public-facing staff; the council’s community-grants round also recommended small-business grants to help local businesses pursue certification.
Scotts Valley officials announced the city has become certified as an autism-friendly community — the first city in Santa Cruz County to do so — and city leaders urged local businesses to pursue autism-certification training for front-facing staff.
City Manager Molly Legault introduced the recognition during a special set matter, saying the city is “really proud of our city's efforts to become a certified autism center. We are the first city in Santa Cruz County to achieve that.” Meredith Teakan of the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards…
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