Our Updated Brand
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We are proud to share our new brand and website that reflect the collaborative nature of our work.
The National Roadmap
![An illustration of a clinician in a lab coat talking to a patient in a yellow shirt. There is a woman in a hijab using a wheelchair in the background, speaking to a clinician wearing scrubs.](https://www.ie-care.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/iec_featured_news_2.png)
IEC launched an ambitious plan to support clinicians in providing the best possible care to people with IDD.
Understanding IDD
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Nearly 16 million Americans have IDD, which includes conditions such as autism, Down syndrome, and cerebral palsy.
Authentic Engagement
![Thomas Mangrum leading an advocate meeting.](https://www.ie-care.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Thomas-community-engagement-optimized.webp)
Through our IIDDEAL project, we identified six principles for authentic community engagement.
Inspiring Change: Our 2024 Plans
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In this newsletter edition, we share project milestones we anticipate in 2024, introduce our new Board chair, and highlight several partners.