IEC (Institute for Exceptional Care)
We Make Healthcare Better And Safer For People with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (IDD).
Bringing together people with IDD and people in healthcare to improve care
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Led by People With IDD
IEC’s work is led by self-advocates with IDD. This includes 16 million Americans. These perspectives inform all of our programs and are what makes the programs work.
Founded by Healthcare Leaders
Our team has worked in healthcare for many years. We know the right people and how to partner with them. This helps us make change happen faster.
Built on Trusted Connections
We bring together people in the IDD community and in healthcare to tell us the issues with getting the best care and to make it better together.
Focused on Solving Ideas in New Ways
IEC creates large programs to improve care by bringing together people who may not normally be connected. These programs are supported by some of the biggest groups in healthcare.
Our Priorities
We Are Working To Change How Healthcare is Taught, Delivered, and Paid For:
Taught
We want to change how people who work in healthcare are taught and trained. We want all clinicians to feel confident and prepared to provide the best care and support for people with IDD.
Delivered
We want to change how the healthcare system is created and delivered. We want healthcare to respect the priorities and needs of people with IDD.
Paid For
We want to change how healthcare services are paid for. We want healthcare clinicians to give the best possible care that serves people with IDD.
Together, We Can Make Lasting Changes in the Healthcare System
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