163 days ago

Disability Does Not Define Ability

Glen from Central Whangarei

Disability Does Not Define Ability

Just because someone is disabled doesn’t mean they lack abilities, intelligence, or potential. Disability is a part of who they are—not a limit on what they can achieve. Could a wheelchair user become a brain surgeon? Absolutely. History has proven time and again that brilliance knows no physical or cognitive boundaries.


Dr. Caroline Cao, a biomedical engineer with cerebral palsy, revolutionised surgical robotics.

Dr. David Hartman became the first blind person to graduate from medical school and practice psychiatry.

Countless disabled professionals thrive in high-skill fields—from law and neuroscience to the arts and beyond.

The real barrier isn’t disability—it’s society’s misguided assumption that disabled people are less capable. Ableism paints disability as incompetence, when in truth, the only incompetence is failing to see past differences.

Discover More with Sensory Sensations NZ
We’re proud to share Sensory Sensations NZ, a new resource hub offering insights into a wide range of disabilities—both visible and invisible. Funded by the Whangarei District Council, this project is still growing, so bookmark our site and check back for regular updates!

Explore Our Disability-Focused Initiatives
📚 Boundless Dreams NZ: Original children’s books with disability themes, fostering inclusion from an early age.

📖 Disability Advisory Resources: E-books and training manuals to promote awareness and understanding.

💛 Children with Disability NZ (CC59148): Our registered charity dedicated to enriching the lives of disabled children in Aotearoa.

Visit our websites, support our mission, and join us in challenging stereotypes!

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More messages from your neighbours
7 hours ago

Time’s Running Out - Score Your Dream Bed Today!

Marketing Manager from Beds4U - Whangarei

Hey neighbours!

Our Boxing Day Bed Sale is still on, but it’s ending soon! If you’ve been thinking about upgrading your bed, now’s the perfect time to act.

Enjoy some of our lowest prices of the year, with limited-time promotions across a wide range of beds and mattresses.

Stocks are limited, and once the sale ends, the deals are gone, so don’t miss out! Pop in and take advantage while you still can. A better night’s sleep is waiting for you!

Find your nearest Beds4U store: beds4u.co.nz/store-locator
Browse all Boxing Day deals: beds4u.co.nz/boxing-day

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4 days ago

Today’s Mind-Bender is the Last of the Year! Can You Guess It Before Everyone Else? 🌟🎁🌲

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

I dance in the sky with green and gold, a spectacle few are lucky to behold; I’m best seen in the south, a celestial sight—what am I, lighting up the New Zealand night?

Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm on the day!

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6 days ago

Poll: Is it ok to regift something that you have been given?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

🎁 Holiday Gift Chat!

Do you ever regift?
What’s your take on asking for a receipt if a gift doesn’t fit?

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Is it ok to regift something that you have been given?
  • 78.9% Yes! It's better to regift what I don't need
    78.9% Complete
  • 21.1% No. It's the thought and effort that matters
    21.1% Complete
1085 votes