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flag David Corner, a disability advocate with an intellectual disability, received New Zealand’s OAM for his decades of work advancing inclusion and accessible communication.

flag David Corner, an IHC Self Advocacy Advisor with an intellectual disability, has been awarded an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit in the 2025 New Year Honours for his decades of advocacy work promoting the rights and inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities. flag He has advanced accessible communication through Easy Read formats, contributed to international policy and research, and held leadership roles in organizations including Inclusion International, where he received lifetime membership in 2025. flag Corner remains active in national advisory groups focused on disability rights and employment. flag He expressed hope that the honour will inspire greater recognition and leadership opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities.

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