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.

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.