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.

IHC says it’s time to shut seclusion rooms for good
Media release
October 14, 2016
IHC welcomes today’s decision to investigate the use of seclusion rooms in schools and for all to be shut down until a finding is determined.
Education for All Open Letter to Minister
September 22, 2016
On Thursday 23 September the Education for All network, made up of disabled people, families, educators, and service providers, including IHC, rallied on the steps of Parliament, united against the Government’s recent policy announcements about including students with disabilities.
Thinking of Colin Meads and family
Media release
August 21, 2016
The thoughts and best wishes of the many people associated with IHC New Zealand are with Colin Meads, Verna and their family and friends at this tough time.
Media release - ‘Holiday’ wins IHC Art Awards
August 16, 2016
An intricate embroidered cushion by Wellington artist Jo-Anne Tapiki has won the 2016 IHC Art Awards and $5000.
Valuing People’s Lives - David Corner’s statement on deaths in Japan
July 30, 2016
This week I saw the news media about the killing in Japan in an institution for disabled people where 19 people were killed and 26 others were injured by just one person and the media highlighted it as the worse killing in Japan since World War 2.
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.