NDIS Funding & Budget for Blindness & Low Vision
How NDIS funding works for Blindness & Low Vision: the three budget types, what a plan typically funds, and how to set goals that unlock the right supports
An NDIS plan for Blindness & Low Vision is built from your goals and assessed needs, not a fixed list. This guide explains the three budget types, what a plan for Blindness & Low Vision typically funds, and how to ask for the right supports at your planning meeting.
Understanding Blindness & Low Vision and your NDIS plan
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…
How NDIS budgets work
Every NDIS plan is divided into three budgets. Understanding them helps you plan for Blindness & Low Vision:
What a plan for Blindness & Low Vision typically funds
Mapped to those budgets, a plan for Blindness & Low Vision often includes:
Setting goals that unlock funding
The NDIS funds supports that connect to your goals, so it's worth writing goals that reflect what Blindness & Low Vision makes harder. Examples might include maintaining independence at home, staying connected to your…