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.

Photography workshop for people with intellectual disabilities
April 22, 2021
Join IHC and Foto iwi for a four hour photography workshop discovering the city of Hamilton.
Disabled people wait with bated breath amid health transformation announcements
Media release
April 21, 2021
IHC has welcomed the health announcements today that make brave and significant changes for the health sector – and hopes they’ll be followed with the same for the disability sector.
Disabled people wait with bated breath amid health transformation announcements
Media release
April 21, 2021
IHC has welcomed the health announcements today that make brave and significant changes for the health sector – and hope they’ll be followed with the same for the disability sector.
IHC Art Awards new “Youth Award” will showcase the talents of young people with intellectual disabilities
Media release
March 26, 2021
A new category in the IHC Art Awards is giving young artists with intellectual disabilities the opportunity to win on a national stage.
COVID-19 update on vocational services
February 28, 2021
With the announcement that Auckland will move back into Alert Level 3, and the rest of the country to Alert Level 2, we wanted to provide some assurance and clarity around our day services.
KiwiSaver announcement provides equity
February 25, 2021
IHC is welcoming the Government’s announcement around the next steps for people with life-shortening congenital conditions to be able to gain early access to their KiwiSaver.
IHC welcomes win for disabled students
February 24, 2021
IHC will finally be able to proceed with its case against the Ministry of Education over the human rights of students with disabilities.
COVID-19 Update: 15 February
February 15, 2021
We are all working hard with the changing COVID-19 alert levels to keep people safe.
Remembering Donald Thompson ONZM
February 11, 2021
It is with great sadness that I share the news that our former IHC President, Chair and IHC New Zealand Life Member Donald Thompson has died.
Community engagement workshops underway
December 9, 2020
As part of the National Services Review, we will be holding approximately 50 community workshops around the country by May 2021.