Strong Voices

The Rocky Road Runners don’t mind rain and mud – and every kilometre logged is a few more dollars for IHC.

David Corner has signed off from his job as a representative for international disability organisation Inclusion International after 12 years of being a voice for the Asia-Pacific region.

IHC will soon be introducing community centres in towns and cities around New Zealand.

John Holdsworth ONZM didn’t say much about what he did for people, he just did it. His influence vastly improved the quality of life for people with intellectual disabilities.

It was like an early Christmas. One after the other couriers arrived at IHC’s national office in Wellington bearing packages of all shapes and sizes. These were works that had made it through the judges’ first selection for the IHC Art Awards 2020.

Christine Lee believes in the power of storytelling to build acceptance of people with intellectual disabilities.

IHC has set up an 0800 freephone service – Awhi Connect 0800 442 311 – to give families direct access to support and information.

People with intellectual disabilities have lost a strong advocate and a true friend with the death of Charlie Waigth in Auckland.