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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 0800 266 442.

Stunning wildlife, family moments and heartfelt memories captured in IHC's photography competition Capture the moment.
September 8, 2026
A striking image of a native Pīwakawaka with its tail perfectly fanned has won first place in IHC's 2026 Capture the moment photography competition. The annual competition celebrates the creativity and talent of photographers aged 13 and over with intellectual disability across Aotearoa New Zealand.
Join us at Vote for Inclusive Futures - National Disability Election Forum 2026
August 27, 2026
Join us in person or online for the 2026 Disability Election Forum and hear directly from the representatives from each party in the 2026 General Election.
Alice Matthews – Untapped Potential Speech
August 18, 2026
Hello everyone my name is Alice I have worked at IHC for over two years. Getting this job has been one of the best things that has ever happened in my life.
People with intellectual disabilities have untapped employment potential
August 16, 2026
Research by IHC shows that New Zealanders with intellectual disabilities want to work and can work but are shut out of employment opportunities.
DSS Bill amendments
Media release
August 13, 2026
Changes made to the Disability Support Services Bill improve the legislation and provide greater clarity and assurance for disabled people and their families. The Government must now build trust and practical solutions through constructive consultation with the disabled people, whānau and the sector.
2026 IHC Art Awards winners announced
Media release
July 26, 2026
Samuel Willcox from Auckland has won the annual IHC Art Awards and a $5000 prize for his work Hero in Blue.
Accessibility Standards Bill must include people with intellectual disability
Media release
July 22, 2026
IHC is calling for the proposed Accessibility Standards Bill to explicitly include people with intellectual disability after identifying a significant gap in its definition of disability.
Disability Support Services Bill committee hearing
July 1, 2026
IHC Chief Executive Andrew Crisp and National Self Advocacy Advisor David Corner gave oral submissions to the Social Services and Community Committee hearing into the Disability Services Support Bill. Watch their submission here.
Te Rito – a garden with purpose
June 30, 2026
Te Rito is a thriving community hub in Porirua which has so far supported more than 320 people – many with intellectual disabilities – to gain practical and life skills.
Four talented rangatahi win with stunning bookmarks
Media release
May 28, 2026
The IHC Library has announced the winners of its very first bookmark competition held over the Easter school holidays.