IHC horrified at treatment of Mojo Mathers
Media Release – 16 February 2012
IHC is horrified that Speaker Hon Lockwood Smith has told Mojo Mathers she must pay for her own electronic notetaking services.
IHC Annual Appeal 2012 – make a child feel welcome
Media Release – 31 January 2012
IHC is launching its 2012 Annual Appeal with a call to parents who are having difficulty enrolling a child with a disability at school.
“Let us know if you are having trouble of any kind. We want to help you make sure your child is educated – and welcome – at school,” says IHC Director of Advocacy Trish Grant. Read More
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.
Disabled children get raw deal in charter schools
IHC supports the call from NZEI to oppose the introduction of charter schools without a proper select committee process.
Sir Colin Meads to open new IHC office in Waikato
Media Release
17 November 2011
Sir Colin Meads will be opening IHC’s new fundraising office in Otorohanga at 12.30pm today (Friday 18 November). Read More
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.
Billy thinks the world of himself
Billy’s charm and good looks may have saved from the bobby calf truck, but it’s left him with an inflated sense of his own importance.
IHC welcomes Sleepover Bill
Sleepover settlement possible
Following an offer by IDEA Services, we are delighted that a possible settlement to the sleepover issue has been reached, subject to the approval of government, union members and IDEA Services.
‘I know a lot of people – no one gets angry’
Raewyn Taputoro has an intellectual disability and is about to meet her biggest challenge. She is one of a team of Maori wardens who will be patrolling the city during Rugby World Cup matches in Hamilton and Rotorua.
