What’s new in the IHC Library?

IHC is very pleased to let you know that they now have access to a few streaming videos from Kanopy films. Library members can access these for no charge using their library username and password. If you are not sure what they are please contact IHC and they will help you out. To view the list of what they have simply go to the “Advanced Search” feature on the IHC Library catalogue and select “Streaming Video” under “Limit to any of the following” and then click on the pink search button.

Some that have proved popular so far are:

Lily: a longitudinal view of life with Down syndrome These films together present a longitudinal portrait of an impressive person who is living with Down syndrome. Produced by her mother, they present a loving portrait of the triumphs and challenges in Lily's life at age ten, twenty and thirty.

The sandwich kid: the siblings of people with disabilities Disabilities affect not only those who are diagnosed, but they have a strong impact on the siblings of people with disabilities. The Sandwich Kid seeks to give a voice to those who are impacted by the day-to-day living with a brother or sister having a developmental or other disability.

Down syndrome YouTube clips We have also added some YouTube clips providing a selection of 18 items of varying lengths and subjects portraying positive and life-enriching stories about people with Down syndrome. You will find these on the list of streaming videos. New DVD:

Me too = Yo, tambien (DVD)

"Daniel is the first European with Down's syndrome to graduate from a university. He starts a social services job as an office worker and embarks on a romance with Laura, a neurotic but 'normal' co-worker, drawing the attention of both their co-workers and families. But these rebellious souls refuse to give in to the rules as they find friendship and love as they've never known." - DVD CASE Please note it contains offensive language and some sex scenes. The book “Pablo Pineda: being different is a value” is about the actor who plays Daniel in this film based on his life.

The many faces of Down syndrome: stories of inspiration, hope and laughter compiled by Ann Aubitz

This book is a collection of stories from families caring for people with Down syndrome. Follow these 15 amazing people with Down syndrome in their life journey. From a year old to sixty the families share their stories of inspiration, hope and laughter.- Book cover

IHC would love to hear from you with your queries and to help find the right resource for you. Your library team (Phil, Ros, Ann and Michael) on 0800 442 442, email tem at librarian@ihc.org.nz or visit the online catalogue at https://ihc.mykoha.co.nz/ You can watch their library video at https://www. youtube.com/watch?v=AunmBYTIZTM