About IHC Advocacy
The IHC Advocacy Team supports all people with intellectual disabilities. You do not have to be using one of our services or be an IHC member to access advocacy support from us.
Contact the IHC Advocacy Team, they can provide:
- information and advice on the rights and entitlements of those with an intellectual disability
- guidance on dealing with services and agencies such as schools, health professionals and government agencies
- guidance to people with intellectual disabilities to become self-advocates.
- Call IHC Advocacy toll free on 0800 442 442, or email: advocacy@ihc.org.nz.
Government Briefing 2021
Decades of indifference by several governments have resulted in 60,000 New Zealanders with intellectual disability dying 20 years before the rest of the population from preventable conditions. IHC think much is needed from this new Government to create improved wellbeing for people with intellectual disability and their families.
How is New Zealand doing for people with intellectual disabilities?
A new snapshot on quality of life for people with intellectual disabilities has found many still struggling for education, good health care and above all the ability to earn money. The findings stem from an IHC online survey in July 2017, which attracted more than 650 responses from intellectually disabled people, their families and sector workers.
Making citizenship and rights real in the lives of people with intellectual disabilities
IHC has launched the Making Citizenship and Rights Real in the Lives of People with Intellectual Disabilities report. It outlines priorities for ensuring the 35 thousand New Zealanders with intellectual disabilities can live valued and good lives as citizens.
Documents you might be interested in
Things you might be interested in
IHC Library
Our Library is free to use for anyone living in NZ. We have information on all aspects of intellectual disability, autism and other developmental disabilities.
Submissions
IHC makes submissions to government to make sure that the interests of people with intellectual disabilities are considered in proposed new laws/policies.
Become a member
IHC members are very important to IHC. We want the support of all New Zealanders to make a difference in the lives of people with intellectual disabilities and their families. If you are interested in IHC and intellectual disability, become a member.