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.
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!
Poll: Do you set New Year’s resolutions?
🎉 2026 is almost here!
We’re curious ... how do you welcome it?
Do you set resolutions, follow special traditions, or just go with the flow?
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0% Yes! New Year, New Me
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0% Yes - but I rarely stick to them
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0% Nah - not for me
Poll: Is it ok to regift something that you have been given?
🎁 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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78.7% Yes! It's better to regift what I don't need
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21.3% No. It's the thought and effort that matters
Simply Google “Inclusive World NZ”
✨ This is your invitation ✨
Simply Google “Inclusive World NZ” and head to the Digital Library tab.
There you’ll find a wide range of downloadable resources, including children’s flipbooks, disability awareness flipbooks, posters, and more — all created to support inclusion, understanding, and representation 💛
Inclusive World NZ is owned and created by our registered charity, Children with Disability NZ, so every download helps support our mission to build a more inclusive Aotearoa for everyone.
Because inclusion starts with understanding 🌱
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