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IHC launches 2009 Art Awards with top judges
Tuesday, 9 June 2009, 3:21 pm | IHC
IHC is calling for entries for the IHC Telecom Art Awards 2009 - and has lined up four of New Zealand's top creative talents to judge the art works. The judges include: the head of World fashion house, designer Denise L'Estrange-Corbet; internationally ... More >>
New research says 'no' to special schools
Wednesday, 3 June 2009, 10:51 am | IHC
New research has exploded the myth that special schools are better at teaching children with intellectual disabilities. More >>
Even the calves get to celebrate
Friday, 22 May 2009, 3:37 pm | IHC
Sir Colin Meads and Craig Norgate are pictured in front of a large silage birthday cake to celebrate 25 years of the IHC PGG Wrightson Calf Scheme. More >>
Who are you going to call? Your friend, of course
Tuesday, 19 May 2009, 3:30 pm | IHC
Who is going to help you shop for jeans that fit perfectly? Who will tell you if that cute black dress in the wardrobe will look good at your brother’s 21st birthday party? Or if it’s time to go flatting? Natasha can now talk these things over with ... More >>
IHC Calf Scheme celebrates 25th birthday
Friday, 15 May 2009, 3:28 pm | IHC
Farmer's know how to throw a party - and what better excuse than the 25th birthday of the PGG Wrightson IHC Calf Scheme. More >>
Barry Keen a loyal IHC volunteer and supporter
Wednesday, 8 April 2009, 1:25 pm | IHC
IHC is devastated to hear of the death of one of its longest-serving and most loyal supporters. More >>
IHC pledge to keep fighting for better deal
Thursday, 5 February 2009, 12:27 pm | IHC
IHC celebrates its 60th birthday this year with a pledge to stick to the goals of those early parents who fought for a better deal for their children. More >>
Sixty years from Keith to Sophie
Thursday, 5 February 2009, 11:50 am | IHC
Sixty years ago, a Wellington couple set their hearts on creating a better life for their son Keith, who was born with Down syndrome. More >>
IHC’s new ad says thanks for taking a moment
Thursday, 29 January 2009, 1:33 pm | IHC
At first you wonder what’s going on – a man in a suit takes a seat on the bus, a younger guy on a skateboard picks up a dropped magazine, a little boy shows someone a bucket with a fish inside it. More >>
It's off to school - a big deal
Wednesday, 28 January 2009, 3:48 pm | IHC
When Misty Te Momo-Pope turns five in May, she will start school at Naenae Primary School, in Lower Hutt. But unlike other five-year-olds, months of planning have already gone into Misty's first day at school. More >>
IHC seeks young volunteers
Monday, 1 December 2008, 5:15 pm | IHC
IHC is raising its profile on social networking websites to find young people who want to get to know someone with an intellectual disability. More >>
IHC pleased with Labour's health announcement
Tuesday, 28 October 2008, 2:34 pm | IHC
IHC is pleased that the health needs of people with intellectual disabilities has been recognised in Labour's health policy announced yesterday. More >>
Foster Care Awareness Week
Thursday, 23 October 2008, 4:28 pm | IHC
It takes a special kind of person to foster a child with intellectual disabilities – and IHC is on the lookout for more of them. More >>
IHC supports disability report but wants action
Friday, 5 September 2008, 12:02 am | IHC
IHC is pleased with the Social Services Select Committee Inquiry into the Quality of Care and Service Provision for People with Disabilities, but says it is now time to stop talking and start acting. More >>
IHC joins disability sector wrangle
Monday, 1 September 2008, 12:23 am | IHC
Unless the Ministry of Health adequately funds disability providers, the sector will face a serious funding shortfall that puts its ability to provide services at risk. IHC supports comments by NZCare and NRID, which represents residential disability ... More >>
IHC takes complaint to Human Rights Commission
Thursday, 31 July 2008, 11:53 am | IHC
IHC has lodged a complaint with the Human Rights Commission against government policies and practices that prevent disabled students participating fully at their local school. More >>
IHC volunteers are gold
Friday, 13 June 2008, 12:37 am | IHC
IHC volunteers throughout the country are being thanked for supporting people with intellectual disabilities to have ordinary lives in the community. More >>
Thanks for nothing Mr Cullen, says IHC
Thursday, 22 May 2008, 4:43 pm | IHC
The Budget has ignored the 35,000 most needy people in New Zealand, says IHC New Zealand. People with intellectual disabilities consistently have the lowest life expectancy, lowest income, poorest education outcomes and worst health of any other ... More >>
IHC says action needed to remove barriers
Friday, 16 May 2008, 2:29 pm | IHC
Covenants which prevent the provision of housing for people with an intellectual disability must be prohibited, IHC told the Local Government and Environment select committee today. More >>
Volunteers say yes to IHC appeal for buddies
Wednesday, 19 March 2008, 12:52 am | IHC
In the recent IHC Annual Appeal, the call for volunteers to make friends with people with intellectual disabilities was answered by a stream of telephone calls. More >>
