{"id":494,"date":"2026-05-23T08:33:51","date_gmt":"2026-05-23T08:33:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/miamimovershub.com\/?p=494"},"modified":"2026-05-23T08:33:51","modified_gmt":"2026-05-23T08:33:51","slug":"miami-dade-county-parks-leads-way-for-a-more-accessible-future","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/miamimovershub.com\/?p=494","title":{"rendered":"Miami-Dade County Parks leads way for a more accessible future"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><span>1<\/span> of 2<\/div>\n<div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>If you spend any amount of time in Miami-Dade County\u2019s parks, you start to notice something important: they\u2019re more than places to gather, where communities from diverse backgrounds connect, grow, and explore. That is why a recent milestone for the Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department (PROS) feels especially meaningful\/<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/miamimovershub.com\/?p=493\">Localized Miami: Robert Ruano and guest, Commissioner Lynn Su, of City of North Miami<\/a><\/p>\n<p>PROS achieved designation as a Certified Autism Center through the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES), marking an important step forward in how we think about access, inclusion and belonging in public spaces. For a park system that spans more than 13,000 acres and serves millions of residents, this designation isn\u2019t just about recognition. It reflects a deeper shift, one that focuses on how every person experiences our parks.<\/p>\n<p>Staff across the park system have completed specialized training in sensory awareness, communication strategies and inclusive engagement. These aren\u2019t abstract concepts, they translate into real experiences for families navigating parks, programs and public spaces every day.<\/p>\n<p>For many families of individuals with autism or sensory sensitivities, something as simple as visiting a park can come with uncertainty. Will the environment feel overwhelming? Will the staff understand how to help? This recognition demonstrates that we have considered all of this and confidently provide a welcoming space. It also builds on a strong partnership with the University of Miami-Nova Southeastern University Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (UM-NSU CARD), which has helped guide the county\u2019s efforts to expand awareness, training, and inclusive practices.<\/p>\n<p>This effort isn\u2019t about checking a box, it is about recognizing that inclusion requires intention, training and a willingness to see public spaces through the eyes of the people who use them.<\/p>\n<p>Across Miami-Dade County, that mindset is taking root. Through more intentional programming, enhanced training, and stronger community partnerships, our parks are evolving into spaces where more residents can participate fully, not just physically, but with a true sense of comfort, confidence and belonging.<\/p>\n<p>As autism advocate Dr. Temple Grandin once said, \u201cThe world needs all kinds of minds.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>That idea is especially relevant in our public spaces, where diversity should not only be accommodated, but embraced. And that\u2019s the larger takeaway. Inclusion is not just a goal, it\u2019s a responsibility, one that continues to shape how Miami-Dade County Parks serves our community every day.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/miamimovershub.com\/?p=491\">MIAMI-DADE COUNTY HAS A SPENDING PROBLEM, NOT A REVENUE PROBLEM<\/a><\/p>\n<p>I\u2019m incredibly proud of the Parks Department team for their hard work in securing this certification. I encourage the public to visit our facilities, participate in our programs, and experience the difference for themselves.<\/p>\n<p>Learn more about our efforts by visiting miamidade.gov\/parks and click on Therapeutic Recreation &amp; Inclusion (TRI).<\/p>\n<p>Christina White is Director, Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department (PROS).<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>ABOUT US:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>For more Miami community news, look no further than Miami Community Newspapers. This Miami online group of newspapers covers a variety of topics about the local community and beyond. Miami\u2019s Community Newspapers offers daily news, online resources, podcasts and other multimedia content to keep readers informed. With topics ranging from local news to community events, Miami\u2019s Community Newspapers is the ideal source for staying up to date with the latest news and happenings in the area.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>This family-owned media company publishes more than a dozen neighborhood publications, magazines, special sections on their websites, newsletters, as well as distributing them in print throughout Miami Dade County from Aventura, Sunny Isles Beach, Miami Beach, Coral Gables, Brickell, Coconut Grove, Pinecrest, South Miami, Kendall, Palmetto Bay, Cutler Bay and Homestead. Each online publication and print editions provide comprehensive coverage of local news, events, business updates, lifestyle features, and local initiatives within its respective community.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Additionally, the newspaper has exclusive Miami community podcasts, providing listeners with an in-depth look into Miami\u2019s culture. Whether you\u2019re looking for local Miami news, or podcasts, Miami\u2019s Community Newspapers has you covered. For more information, be sure to check out: https:\/\/communitynewspapers.com.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you have any questions, feel free to email Michael@communitynewspapers.com or Grant@communitynewspapers.com.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/miamimovershub.com\/?p=488\">Miami-Dade County Commission approves \u2018Jimmy Ryce Avenue\u2019<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you spend any amount of time in Miami-Dade County\u2019s parks, you start to notice something important: they\u2019re more than places to gather, where communities from diverse backgrounds connect, grow, and explore. 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