The Disabled Citizens Society Inc

30/04/2026

We were excited to be part of the Albert-Eden & Puketāpapa Eco Festival this year.

Here are some photos of the mural that was created using donated paints, brushes and materials that would have been heading to the landfill. Thank you to members of the community and Resene’s Paintwise program.

17/04/2026

Auckland Transport Total Mobility Assessments.
We offer these BY APPOINTMENT at our premises. Located at 421 Dominion Rd, Balmoral.

This offers cardholders up to 75% discount off of taxis and public transport.

To find out the criteria and cost visit our website www.dcsinc.org.nz

To BOOK AN APPOINTMENT:
Ph: 09 638-8153
Email: [email protected]

14/04/2026

If you’re interested in volunteering with us please get in touch.

⏱️ Small Acts. Big Impact.

This Micro-Volunteering Day (15 April), discover how just a few minutes of your time can make a real difference.

You don’t need to commit hours — small actions add up:
✨ Share a charity’s post
✨ Help with a quick admin task
✨ Write a message of encouragement
✨ Take photos at a community event
✨ Offer a skill online

Together, these simple acts create meaningful change for organisations and the people they support.

👉 Give a little time. Make a big difference.

09/04/2026

Do you have any unwanted paint sitting in tins that can donate to us? In particular we are after bright colours and browns for our nature theme.

As part of the Albert-Eden & Puketāpapa Eco Festival we will be painting a mural on the 18 April and would love your unwanted paint and brush donations!

Please email us at [email protected] so we can arrange getting it to us. Thank you!!

05/04/2026

Our Op Shop has some fabulous items in store at the moment. Come and visit the team Monday to Saturday 10am - 2pm. Dcs Opshop, 421 Dominion Rd, Balmoral.

They would still love your quality donations:
- homewares
- home decor
- small furniture
- adult winter clothes

24/03/2026

We want to give a big thank you to Hell Pizza Balmoral for gifting us some super yummy pizzas!! They were sooo enjoyed, they disappeared quickly - such a feast! We are so appreciative to Hell Pizza and all the mahi they do for the disabled communities all over Aotearoa. It does not go unnoticed! 🥰🍕

20/03/2026

Nau mai Haere mai to Illuminate Market 2026!

Hosted by our friends at Recreate NZ, Illuminate Market is a true celebration of possibility, showcasing the incredible strengths and talents of young people with diverse abilities.

Bring your whānau and friends along to this joyful community event featuring market stalls, delicious kai, creative workshops, live performances and fun activities for the whole family.

Saturday 28th March 2026 | 4pm - 8pm
Mt Albert War Memorial Hall & Reserve
773 New North Road, Mt Albert, Auckland
Free entry, all welcome

Illuminate Market is made possible with funding support from Spectrum Foundation and AlbertEden Local Board. Follow Recreate NZ on Facebook & Instagram for the latest event updates.

18/03/2026

We want to say a huge mihi to Dinyar from the Auckland Table Tennis Association! Thanks for coming in and spending the afternoon at DCS, teaching us how to play table tennis. Everyone had so much fun & really got into it! We now have some aspiring table tennis stars in our ranks - it was such a hit that we might have to think about sourcing our own DCS table tennis set-up... 👀

We are very excited to continue working alongside ATTA in the future and can't wait for more table tennis afternoons. Thank you!

17/03/2026

Today marks the beginning of Neurodiversity Celebration Week - a worldwide initiative that challenges stereotypes and misconceptions about neurological differences.

Founded in 2018 by Siena Castellon, a young autistic advocate who also has ADHD, dyslexia and dyspraxia, this week is about transforming how neurodivergent people are perceived and supported.

Neurodiversity recognises that neurological differences are natural variations of the human brain. Autism, ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia and other neurodivergences bring unique strengths, perspectives and ways of thinking that enrich our communities.

This week, we celebrate the talents, creativity and determination of neurodivergent people across Aotearoa and around the world. Let’s continue to listen, learn and build inclusive communities where everyone can thrive.

How are you celebrating Neurodiversity Celebration Week?

27/10/2025

Thank you Ali & Gardens4Health for coming in and helping us revive our garden. It's such a beautiful space now, we can't wait to enjoy it through the warmer months!

🌿 We had a mean time in the sunshine with the crew from The Disabled Citizens Society Inc revitalising their garden! 🌞 It was a huge day of soil hauling and planting in the sun, but the dream team cannot be stopped! (except for a quick lunchtime sausage sizzle...) 🌭

Huge thanks to Bark and Soil Growing Media for delivering the best garden mix we've worked with yet! 🌱 And to the Albert-Eden Local Board for funding our mahi.

If you're keen to get involved, check out the DCS page linked above for more info about joining their community garden. We'd love to see you there!

21/10/2025

We'd like to extend a big mihi to BNZ Breakers for giving The Disabled Citizens' Society free season passes to their home games. They've been hugely appreciated & have well used so far.

04/09/2025

Our Westfield Local Hero! Please vote for us if you haven’t already 🙏. Voting closes this Monday 8th Sep. Link in the comments.