Disability Does Not Define Ability

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.

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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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Morning Aches Are Optional - Let’s Start the Year Sleeping Better

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Scam Alert: Fake information regarding December Bonuses from MSD

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