Andrew Crisp speech: A quality education for all disabled students
December 11, 2025
I learnt this week about Fletcher, 10 years old, born with Down syndrome and neuro-disabilities, living in the country with his family and going to the local school. “Going”, I say but actually the thing is, that he has only attended school for half of the school year
Government fee change hits NZ’s poorest citizens
October 29, 2025
People with intellectual disability are facing yet another financial blow following changes to the Protection of Personal and Property Rights Act that remove a government subsidy for court-mandated financial examinations.
IHC welcomes disability change
September 3, 2025
IHC is welcoming today’s announced changes to the disability system that will make it more consistent, transparent, sustainable and fair.
Funded annual health checks could prevent 100+ deaths a year
February 14, 2025
Funded annual health checks for people with intellectual disability could prevent more than 100 deaths a year and significantly reduce hospital admissions, saving $16.5 million annually – more than enough to cover the $13 million cost of the checks themselves.
IHC applauds research on barriers to banking for disabled people
January 21, 2025
IHC welcomes Westpac’s research highlighting the barriers disabled people face in accessing banking services. These challenges, which IHC has raised repeatedly over the past decade, underscore the urgent need for systemic changes to promote financial inclusion for disabled communities.
