Introduction to positive behaviour support seminar
A free seminar for parents, caregivers and Whanau of children and young people with intellectual disabilities and difficult behaviour Session details: Date: Tuesday 27th March 2012 Times: 10.00am to 12.30pm OR 7.00pm to 9.30pm Place: Oamaru Club, 32 Severn Street, Oamaru Cost: FREE RSVP: by Friday 9th March 2012 to Danette Wilson Email: danette.wilson@ihc.org.nz Phone: [...]
Learning Better Together seminar (free), 29 February, Tauranga
This is a seminar for school leaders, parents and others interested in developing schools that include, value and teach all students well. It takes a ‘student perspective’ to highlight some of the issues students in our research have raised about their learning and social experiences at school. The seminar is based on the understanding that [...]
Learning Better Together: a seminar for parents on inclusive practice (free), 28 February, Tauranga
This is a seminar for parents interested in developing schools that include, value and teach all students well. It takes a ‘student perspective’ to highlight some of the issues students in our research have raised about their learning and social experiences at school. The seminar is based on the understanding that inclusive education is about [...]
IHC’s submission on the review of the Family Court
The Minister of Justice invited the public to make submissions on the review of the Family Court. The Minister in his invitation noted that the Family Court was not as efficient as it should be. Costs were escalating with no apparent improvement in outcomes. IHC’s submission reflects our concerns with Family Court processes that affect disabled [...]
IHC concerned about changes to disability support in Nelson Marlborough
The announcement about the future of the Disability Supports Services operated by the Nelson Marlborough DHB has left this disability advocate very confused. It is good news that the DHB will no longer be a disability services provider. DHBs are charged with looking after people’s health needs. Disabled New Zealanders use health services like anyone [...]
IHC self advocate speaks up for disabled people in Asia Pacific
In mid December, David Corner, IHC self advocacy coordinator, represented Inclusion International at the Regional Stakeholder Consultation for the High-Level Intergovernmental Meeting on the Final Review of the Implementation of the Asian and Pacific Decade of Disabled Persons, 2003 – 2012, in Bangkok. The meeting focused on reviewing the ten goals of the “Incheon Strategy [...]
Down Syndrome Parenting 101- must have advice for making your life easier
By Natalie Hale From the first page, Natalie’s clear eyes, calm voice, and wry wit diffuse the anxiety that can accompany a Down syndrome diagnosis. Taking parents firmly yet gently by the hand, she guides them through the stormy months of adjustment and reveals the blue sky of opportunity that children with Down syndrome offer [...]
Minister Turia needs to be at the cabinet table
IHC congratulates Tariana Turia on her reappointment to the role of Minister for Disability Issues but is concerned that disabled New Zealanders are not represented at Cabinet.
IHC Hot Issues – November 2011
Inside the November Hot Issues Political parties’ policies for disabled people How are New Zealand children with a disability faring? Where is the focus on disabled children and young people? Political parties’ policies for children – which will make a difference? Every Child Matters – Green Party It’s about our kids – Labour Party Social Wellbeing [...]
Twin’s story confirms need to focus on children in this election
IHC applauds the political parties’ focus on children in this year’s general election but says this focus needs to include action on disabled children and young people.
