About Us

About the Council 

The Inclusive Higher Education Accreditation Council (IHEAC) is an independent accrediting agency for college and university programs that serve students with intellectual disability. The IHEAC aims to promote standards-based quality programming for students with intellectual disability who attend colleges and universities. The agency is approved as a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code. 

Quality Programs are Vital to Student Success

Program accreditation provides an opportunity to demonstrate quality assurance and programming. Accreditation also provides legitimacy for programs that meet the standards and guidelines for colleges and universities considering establishing quality programs for students with intellectual disability (ID). In addition, programs can show how they support student success through completion and graduation rates. 

The Inclusive Higher Education Accreditation Council (IHEAC) is an independent accrediting agency for college and university programs that serve students with intellectual disability. The IHEAC aims to promote standards-based quality programming for students with ID who attend colleges and universities. The agency is approved as a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code. 

Program Accreditation Standards 

The Program Accreditation Standards are designed to help programs ensure that they meet quality assurance standards in the field of inclusive higher education. The standards address key areas of college and university programming related to student outcomes and individualized supports. Programs that become accredited demonstrate a level of quality programming for students with ID. Learn more about the standards and how your program can begin preparing for accreditation: 

• Program Accreditation Standards, Guidance and Review Requirements

• Tools for Preparing for Program Accreditation