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IHC welcomes Ashley Peacock release from mental health unit
The IHC is welcoming the news that Ashley Peacock will be released from a mental health unit and live in the community. Mr Peacock's case made it into the media when it was revealled he was living in… Audio
M bovis causes IHC to suspend fundraising scheme
The IHC has been forced to suspend its lucrative calf-raising scheme because of Mycoplasma bovis. The scheme has been going for 34 years and raises in excess of a million dollars each year for the… Audio
Dunedin families 'devastated' after cuts to IDEA services
Those with disabilities and their families have been left reeling by cuts to support services that were only supposed to have a minor impact. IDEA Services, which offers everything from respite care… Audio
Delays over human rights hearing unfair - IHC
Disability services provider IHC is fed up with delays in getting a hearing for allegations the education system is breaching the human rights of disabled children.
IHC 'fed up' with Human Rights Tribunal delays
Disability group the IHC is fed up with delays in getting a hearing for allegations the education system is breaching the human rights of disabled children. The campaign started in 2009 and the Human… Audio
IHC wants more help for disabled prisoners
The IHC is disappointed new pilot programmes to help mental ill prisoners do not include better services for intellectually disabled offenders. Trish Grant is the director of advocacy at IHC. Audio
Families caring for adult children say IHC has 'absolutely lost the plot'
Disability services provider IHC is betraying its families and its principles, say parents of adults with intellectual disabilities. Audio
IHC has 'lost the plot' - former Dunedin branch president
Former IHC Dunedin president Marilyn Withnall has cancelled her monthly IHC donation after 30 years, saying "families have been left with nothing". Audio
Housing lobby group moves to block sale of state houses
A housing lobby group has taken the Ministers of Housing and Finance to court over plans to sell state houses in Tauranga.
Schools 'demonising' difficult children - IHC
Many schools are illegally stopping children from attending class, saying they don't have the specialist support to deal with their behaviour, IHC says. Audio
Exclusion of problem students "very common"
The disability advocacy group, the IHC, says schools are demonising children with special needs. John Gerritsen reports. Audio
Calls for law change to protect disabled children
The Disability Rights Commissioner and IHC are calling for greater safeguards for children with disabilities after a girl received treatment to stunt her growth.
IHC Art Awards 2015
Mike Gourley checks out this year's IHC Art Awards and talks with national judges, Boh Runga and Dylan Horrocks. He also interviews the event organiser Penny Harding - about the winning work, and IHC… Audio
A hell of a good time
Bridget Chamberlain has been taking part in a training programme run by Hell Pizza and IHC. The placement gives young people with intellectual disabilities the chance to gain practical skills and to… Video, Audio
Best song ever written - If You Want Me to Stay
Odhran Devlin nominates 'If You Want Me To Stay' by Sly And The Family Stone. Audio