IEC Champion of Change 2024

We’re excited to announce Elyse Pegler as the IEC Champion of Change for 2024!
Coding, Coverage, and Payment to Improve Inclusive Health

This report reflects insights from a detailed coding analysis, literature review, and interviews with 22 experts on the elements needed to develop and implement Inclusive Health-driven care models and overcome barriers impacting care for individuals with IDD.
Behavioral Health Tech Selects IEC as 2024 Non-Profit Grantee

Behavioral Health Tech, the leading community focused on expanding access to mental health, substance use, and IDD care through technology, health equity, and innovation, has selected Institute for Exceptional Care (IEC) as its 2024 non-profit grantee.
Our Updated Brand

We are proud to share our new brand and website with you.
Disability, equity, and the NIH

Our mission at IEC is to make big improvements in healthcare for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). We want to help people with IDD live healthier, happier lives.
Lauren Erickson is our Director of Policy and Programs. A key part of her job is explaining IEC's views on health policy. She talks about how different policies affect people with IDD.
Lauren works to help people understand the important link between healthcare policy and the wellbeing of individuals with IDD. She breaks down complex policy issues to show their real-world impact.
Payment reform
Primary care is important because it helps the whole healthcare system work better and makes healthcare fairer for everyone. Primary care is also a key part of IEC's mission. We want to make healthcare better and safer for people with disabilities. We believe that starts with making sure everyone can get good primary care.