Strong Voices

Empowered lives

Say goodbye to Sandz Gallery - the home of champions

May 29, 2024

Say goodbye to Sandz Gallery and say hello to the Hamilton Grey Street Studio/Gallery, the new showcase for artists with intellectual disabilities.

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Eddie can spot a good calf and a generous farmer

May 29, 2024

Few people know the roads of rural Waikato better than Eddie Bennett. For years he delivered stock feed and fertiliser to farmers, carted frozen chickens and did courier deliveries.

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IHC Art Awards launches new scholarship for studios

May 29, 2024

In the latest innovation for the IHC Art Awards, a new award has been launched for studios that support artists with intellectual disabilities.

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Brodie's at the beach

May 29, 2024

Brodie's at his beach; Norman is looking after the hens; and Kelvin is working on a project. It's a good life for these three

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Residents settle into a new type of studio living

May 29, 2024

A large old house in Christchurch has been redeveloped into a new style of studio living for a group of IDEA Services residents.

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Tributes flow for Sir Robert - a ground-breaking champion

May 29, 2024

Heartfelt tributes from the disability community flowed following the news that Sir Robert Martin, a lifetime champion for people with intellectual disabilities, had died in Whanganui in May.

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Silent crisis in health - advocate calls for action

May 29, 2024

Shocking statistics reveal a stark contrast in health outcomes for people with disabilities compared to the general population.

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It's not just about bricks and mortar for Greg

May 29, 2024

Greg Orchard, Accessible Properties Chief Executive, is keeping a promise he made to himself several jobs ago; that he would work fewer hours. Greg has resigned and leaves his role at the end of June.

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Ray parts company from his 'darling' Draga

May 29, 2024

Ray Urlich has reached Southeast Asia on his motorcycle journey across the world, but he and his darling Draga had to part company in Perth.

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Stand Tall app stood proud at New Zealand's hi-tech awards

May 29, 2024

Stand Tall made the finals for the prestigious Best Hi-Tech Solution for the Public Good Award announced in May. Stand Tall is a free budgeting game that teaches young people with intellectual disability how to manage money.

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