News and media

IHC is the voice for intellectual disability in New Zealand. We regularly comment in the media on a range of topics to advocate and stand up for the rights of disabled people. We also share people’s stories through several publications, including our flagship magazine, Strong Voices.

We have a great resource for journalists with some tips on writing about disability and disabled people, including appropriate language to use.

If you have a media enquiry or want to tell your story, please email ihccomms@ihc.org.nz or call 027 807 7740.

IDEA Services – new providers likely for Home Support and Facility-Based Respite
Media release
April 12, 2017
IDEA Services is pleased to announce that it is in talks with two well regarded disability support service providers around Home Support and Facility-Based Respite.
IDEA Services – unable to continue with Autism education and communications programmes for families
Media release
April 6, 2017
We are sorry to announce that IDEA Services has given notice that it simply cannot continue to provide Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) family education and one-to-one communication support programmes following three years of underfunding.
Accessible Properties acquires more than 1100 Tauranga homes
Media release
March 31, 2017
From tonight Accessible Properties will take over the ownership and management of more than 1100 homes from Housing New Zealand in the Tauranga area.
IDEA Services Changes
March 21, 2017
We have decided to withdraw from some of our smaller services to focus instead on our core business activities, being residential and day services. Our charity funded community programmes will continue to find the best ways to further support the wider population of people with intellectual disabilities.
IHC joins the call for respite care overhaul saying respite is not about managing crises
February 10, 2017
IHC New Zealand backs the call made by Autism New Zealand into reviewing respite care in New Zealand saying far too many people are falling through the cracks.
IHC’s Accessible Properties to take over Housing New Zealand homes in Tauranga
December 21, 2016
IHC New Zealand is delighted that the contract has been signed with the Government confirming that Accessible Properties will acquire and manage 1140 more homes in Tauranga.
Online schools will create more disparity
Media release
December 1, 2016
IHC is calling for the Government to guarantee rights for children to attend their local school over online schools.
New Disability Strategy ignores justice for all
Media release
November 30, 2016
The Government’s new Disability Strategy makes great promises but remains lightweight on securing fair outcomes for those with intellectual disabilities who find themselves in the justice system.
Move to outlaw seclusion rooms overdue
Media release
November 3, 2016
IHC welcomes the Ministry of Education’s move today to outlaw school seclusion rooms and continues to advocate for individualised responses to each child’s needs, with schools having more support and direction.
Blenheim to host Take a Moment with us exhibition
Media release
October 17, 2016
An IHC travelling exhibition that provides insight into the lives of people with an intellectual disability opens to the public on Thursday 20 October at the ASB Theatre in Blenheim.