Blindness & Low Vision — NDIS Support
Yes — Blindness & Low Vision can qualify for NDIS support. Blindness & Low Vision is on the NDIA’s List B — permanence is recognised, and you evidence the functional impact on daily life. Funding covers reasonable and necessary supports across daily living, therapy, social participation and capacity building.
Blindness and low vision encompass a spectrum of visual impairment from mild reduction in visual acuity or visual field loss through to total blindness. The World Health Organization defines low vision as best-corrected visual acuity of less than 6/18 to 3/60 in the better eye, or visual field less…
Blindness & Low Vision & the NDIS FAQs
- Does blindness automatically qualify for NDIS?
- Blindness and significant low vision are List B conditions — NDIS requires evidence of permanent and significant functional impairment. Legal blindness (VA < 6/60 or VF < 20°) typically meets the NDIS functional impairment criteria given its significant impact on navigation, reading and daily activities. Less severe…
- Does NDIS fund guide dogs?
- Yes. NDIS Capital Supports fund guide dog placement, training (both for the person and for the dog), ongoing veterinary care, food and equipment for the dog, and handler training programs. Guide dogs are sourced through registered NDIS providers including Guide Dogs Australia and state-based Guide Dogs organisations.…
- What assistive technology does NDIS fund for vision impairment?
- NDIS Capital Supports fund a wide range of AT for people with vision impairment: screen reader software licences (JAWS, NVDA), refreshable braille displays, braille note-taking devices, electronic magnifiers (video magnifiers), talking book devices, orientation devices (GPS tools for blind users), adapted mobile…
- Does Vision Australia work with NDIS?
- Yes. Vision Australia, Guide Dogs Australia and other specialist vision services are registered NDIS providers who deliver NDIS-funded supports to participants with vision impairment. They provide orientation and mobility training, daily living skills, assistive technology assessment and training, low vision optometry…
- Can children who are blind from birth access NDIS?
- Yes. Children who are blind or have significant vision impairment from birth access NDIS through the Early Childhood Approach (ECA) for children under 7, or standard NDIS from birth. Early intervention orientation and mobility, assistive technology, daily living skills training and school readiness supports are…
Blindness & Low Vision & the NDIS — practical guides
- Applying for the NDIS with Blindness & Low Vision
- Assistive Technology for Blindness & Low Vision
- Day Programs & Community Participation for Blindness & Low Vision
- NDIS Early Childhood & School Support for Blindness & Low Vision
- NDIS Employment Support (SLES & DES) for Blindness & Low Vision
- NDIS Funding & Budget for Blindness & Low Vision
- Therapy & Allied Health for Blindness & Low Vision
- Supported Independent Living (SIL) for Blindness & Low Vision
- Finding & Managing Support Workers for Blindness & Low Vision
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Reviewed by the Novida editorial team · last reviewed 2026-07-12. General information only — not medical advice.