News and media

The Government’s new Disability Strategy makes great promises but remains lightweight on securing fair outcomes for those with intellectual disabilities who find themselves in the justice system.

IHC welcomes the Ministry of Education’s move today to outlaw school seclusion rooms and continues to advocate for individualised responses to each child’s needs, with schools having more support and direction.

An IHC travelling exhibition that provides insight into the lives of people with an intellectual disability opens to the public on Thursday 20 October at the ASB Theatre in Blenheim.

IHC welcomes today’s decision to investigate the use of seclusion rooms in schools and for all to be shut down until a finding is determined.

The thoughts and best wishes of the many people associated with IHC New Zealand are with Colin Meads, Verna and their family and friends at this tough time.

A new report from IHC shows that while there have been significant advances for people with intellectual disabilities, progress is still too slow.

IHC congratulates Robert Martin on his election to the United Nations Committee for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.

IHC New Zealand says new money for teacher aides won’t necessarily mean children with disabilities get the education all children deserve.

IHC welcomes today’s announcement of the NZ Health Strategy and is particularly pleased to see that action is being taken to improve the health of people with intellectual disabilities.

IHC is welcoming the news that children with disability will finally get equal treatment when going into out of home care.