Strong Voices

IHC’s small Family-Whānau Liaison team is changing the way it works to reach and help more people with intellectual disabilities and their families.

IHC’s Self-Advocacy Advisor David Corner pays tribute to the late Dame Tariana Turia.

When a bike ride the length of New Zealand coincided with an award ceremony at Government House, friends Hamish and Jonathan finally met in person.

A lack of systematic health screening is one of the main reasons for intellectually disabled people being overly reliant on emergency and hospital care.

Gary was part of the concept planning team for Gary's new home in Christchurch, which was specifically designed for people with high physical needs.

In an age of internet scams that affect everyone, it’s clear that more support and safety resources tailored for people with intellectual disabilities are needed. Hōhepa Canterbury decided to address this gap and has developed the Digi Citizens Framework – a resource designed to educate and empower digital users with intellectual disability.

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Sometimes it’s just about getting your foot in the door. Twenty-three-year-old Christchurch resident Joshua Hendriks has far surpassed that, and is now celebrating a year of employment at Bupa Parkstone Retirement Village as an activity assistant.

“I was at the opening of the Seddon Street complex and something told me it was where I was meant to be,” says Accessible Properties tenant Julie Davis.

Accessible Properties has joined forces with Tauranga City Council to bring a new community centre to Gate Pā, a suburb with nearly 225 Accessible Properties homes.

IDEA Services and Choices NZ introduced a refreshed complaints policy this year as part of an ongoing commitment to providing a quality service.