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This website is about living with intellectual disability in New Zealand.

IHC New Zealand Inc will advocate for the rights, inclusion and welfare of all people with an intellectual disability and support them to live satisfying lives in the community.

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Invitation to 'Our stories' film festival Friday, November 21, 2008 (1 reads) Viewing of the documentaries made by local school students will be held at the “Film Fest” on Tuesday 02 December.

Nikau Street household enjoys Wanganui sun Monday, November 10, 2008 (54 reads) More sunny days for Nikau Street residents as they enjoy a new conservatory and garden feature.

IHC Foundation grants open Monday, November 10, 2008 (53 reads) Initial proposals for funding are due by 31 January 2009. Application forms and more details are available on the IHC Foundation website.

Fostercare Awareness week: It was love at first sight with Lily Tuesday, November 04, 2008 (81 reads) Lily has lived with her foster carers Ann and Rob Russell in Gisborne from the time she was a baby. Lily has a rare genetic disorder that affects her physical and intellectual development. From the moment Ann first set eyes on Lily, she was hooked.

Submission to the Ministry of Justice, International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights Tuesday, October 28, 2008 (100 reads) The submission focuses on issues affecting disabled people, highlighting gaps and shortcomings that IHC believes must be addressed if the rights of disabled people are to be fully recognised and upheld.