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The path towards equity in education for disabled students in Aotearoa New Zealand was started at an event at Parliament House on Thursday 11 December.

I learnt this week about Fletcher, 10 years old, born with Down syndrome and neuro-disabilities, living in the country with his family and going to the local school. “Going”, I say but actually the thing is, that he has only attended school for half of the school year

IHC and the Ministry of Education have settled a landmark litigation case to enable the New Zealand education system to work better for disabled students.

The New Zealand Health Survey 2024/25 shows that most people consider themselves in good health, while people with intellectual disability experience some of the poorest health outcomes in the country.

People with intellectual disability are facing yet another financial blow following changes to the Protection of Personal and Property Rights Act that remove a government subsidy for court-mandated financial examinations.

The Government’s decision to means test the families of 18- and 19-year-olds before they qualify for Jobseeker support will unfairly punish young people with intellectual disability and families already struggling to make ends meet.

The latest Ministry of Social Development social cohesion report confirms what disability advocates have long warned: poverty is deepening across Aotearoa, and disabled people are hit hardest.

Capture the moment is IHC's photography competition for New Zealanders who have an intellectual disability, or an intellectual disability and autism.

IHC is welcoming today’s announced changes to the disability system that will make it more consistent, transparent, sustainable and fair.

IHC is calling on the Government to stop leaving intellectually disabled people behind in health reforms.