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.

Intellectual Disability - Citizenship and Rights
Media release
July 21, 2016
A new report from IHC shows that while there have been significant advances for people with intellectual disabilities, progress is still too slow.
IHC Congratulates Robert Martin on UN Committee Election
Media release
June 17, 2016
IHC congratulates Robert Martin on his election to the United Nations Committee for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
UN Special Rapporteur to headline Make it Work International Conference – early bird closing soon
June 8, 2016
IHC is delighted to announce Catalina Devandas Aguilar, United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, as a keynote speaker at the IHC Workability International Make it Work Conference in September.
Yet another patch job for children with disabilities
Media release
May 11, 2016
IHC New Zealand says new money for teacher aides won’t necessarily mean children with disabilities get the education all children deserve.
UN Special Rapporteur to headline Make it Work International Conference
April 27, 2016
IHC is delighted to announce Catalina Devandas Aguilar, United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, as a keynote speaker at the IHC Workability International Make it Work Conference in September.
NZ Health Strategy promises a better deal for people with intellectual disabilities
Media release
April 18, 2016
IHC welcomes today’s announcement of the NZ Health Strategy and is particularly pleased to see that action is being taken to improve the health of people with intellectual disabilities.
Finally an equal right for children with disabilities
Media release
April 7, 2016
IHC is welcoming the news that children with disability will finally get equal treatment when going into out of home care.
More evidence that disabled children aren’t getting a fair deal at school
Media release
February 9, 2016
IHC welcomes the survey conducted by NZEI TE Riu Roa of Special Education Needs Co-ordinators (SENCOs) that shows a lack of adequate support for disabled students at school.
Protecting the right to grow up
Media release
October 28, 2015
IHC has serious concerns about growth attenuation – the process of stunting growth.