👁️ 2% of NDIS participants — Vision impairment and blindness represent approximately 2% of NDIS participants, with support focused on mobility, independence, and assistive technology.

About Vision Impairment / Blindness

Vision impairment includes low vision through to total blindness, affecting a person's ability to read, navigate environments, recognise faces, and perform daily tasks. The NDIS funds supports that address the functional impact of vision loss, including assistive technology, orientation and mobility training, daily living skills, and community access support.

Key NDIS supports for vision impairment

Essential NDIS supports for vision impairment include assistive technology (screen readers, magnifiers, smart devices, white canes, guide dog support), occupational therapy for daily living skills and home setup, orientation and mobility training, support workers for community access, and transport assistance for independent travel.

Assistive technology Occupational therapy Support worker Transport Support coordination

Vision Impairment providers in TAS North West (87)

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Summit Physiotherapy North West - DevonportNDIS Registered
64 N Fenton St, Devonport TAS 7310, Australia
★★★★★ 5 (31 reviews)
0494 070 148  Visit website →
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Priority One Independent Living & Mobility AidsNDIS Registered
17 Elizabeth St, Devonport TAS 7310, Australia
★★★★ 4.1 (46 reviews)
(03) 6424 5414  Visit website →
MC
Mersey Community Care Association IncNDIS Registered
167 Steele St, Devonport TAS 7310, Australia
★★★★ 4.7 (29 reviews)
(03) 6424 8883  Visit website →
SJ
St John Tasmania and Scooters & MobilityNDIS Registered
65 Formby Rd, Devonport TAS 7310, Australia
★★★★ 4.8 (27 reviews)
(03) 6424 4777  Visit website →
AE
APM Employment Services - DevonportNDIS Registered
Level 1/45 Best St, Devonport TAS 7310, Australia
★★★★ 4.7 (22 reviews)
(03) 6423 1895  Visit website →
FC
Feenikx Counselling & MediationNDIS Registered
Office 4/9 Oldaker St, Devonport TAS 7310, Australia
★★★★ 4.9 (18 reviews)
0498 704 680  Visit website →
NI
Nexus Inc - NDIS Disability Support Provider TasmaniaNDIS Registered
40/44 Innovation Dr, Dowsing Point TAS 7010, Australia
★★★★ 4.3 (18 reviews)
(03) 6240 5000  Visit website →
FB
Family Based Care TasmaniaNDIS Registered
73/75 Mount St, Burnie TAS 7320, Australia
★★★★ 4.4 (17 reviews)
1800 684 098  Visit website →
RP
Resolve PhysiotherapyNDIS Registered
144 William St, Devonport TAS 7310, Australia
★★★★★ 5 (12 reviews)
(03) 6406 5133  Visit website →
TH
Tasmanian Home Nursing & Community SupportNDIS Registered
104a Invermay Rd, Invermay TAS 7248, Australia
★★★★★ 5 (11 reviews)
(03) 6310 8488  Visit website →
AT
Anglicare Tasmania - DevonportNDIS Registered
31 King St, Devonport TAS 7310, Australia
★★★★ 4 (17 reviews)
1800 243 232  Visit website →
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North West Pathology Devonport Oldaker StreetNDIS Registered
20 Oldaker St, Devonport TAS 7310, Australia
★★★ 3.6 (20 reviews)
(03) 6432 8800  Visit website →
MA
Mission Australia DevonportNDIS Registered
Ground floor/35 Oldaker St, Devonport TAS 7310, Australia
★★★★ 4.3 (12 reviews)
(03) 6420 6850  Visit website →
BH
bloom hearing specialists DevonportNDIS Registered
8A Wenvoe St, Devonport TAS 7310, Australia
★★★★ 4.7 (10 reviews)
(03) 6423 4200  Visit website →
VF
Views Forever - DevonportNDIS Registered
11 Monash Ct, Devonport TAS 7310, Australia
★★★★ 4.3 (11 reviews)
DE
Devonfield Enterprises IncNDIS Registered
133 Middle Rd, Devonport TAS 7310, Australia
★★★★ 4.1 (12 reviews)
(03) 6424 6133  Visit website →
ND
National Disability Insurance SchemeNDIS Registered
co-located with Services Australia, Shopping Centre, 2 Victoria Cres, Mount Barker SA 5251, Australia
★★ 2.5 (31 reviews)
1800 800 110  Visit website →
CS
Choice Support Plus Pty LtdNDIS Registered
30 Mersey Main Rd, Spreyton TAS 7310, Australia
★★★★ 4.9 (8 reviews)
(03) 6454 0606  Visit website →
DS
Devonport Seventh-Day Adventist ChurchNDIS Registered
156 Steele St, Devonport TAS 7310, Australia
★★★★ 4.4 (8 reviews)
0432 454 548  Visit website →
TP
TML Pathology DevonportNDIS Registered
Pathology Room, Terry White Chemist, 155 William St, Devonport TAS 7310, Australia
★★★★★ 5 (6 reviews)
(03) 7050 1888  Visit website →

Choosing a vision impairment provider

Choose providers with specific experience in vision impairment, knowledge of assistive technology for low vision and blindness, understanding of orientation and mobility training, ability to teach independent living skills, and connection with vision-specific organisations like Vision Australia and Guide Dogs.

💡 NDIS plan tips for vision impairment

Vision impairment plans typically include significant Capital funding for assistive technology and Capacity Building for skills training. Orientation and mobility specialists are important early providers. Transport funding is commonly included as vision loss directly affects independent travel.

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Frequently asked questions

What NDIS support is available for vision impairment in TAS North West?

Essential NDIS supports for vision impairment include assistive technology (screen readers, magnifiers, smart devices, white canes, guide dog support), occupational therapy for daily living skills and home setup, orientation and mobility training, support workers for community access, and transport assistance for independent travel.

How do I find a good vision impairment provider in TAS North West?

Choose providers with specific experience in vision impairment, knowledge of assistive technology for low vision and blindness, understanding of orientation and mobility training, ability to teach independent living skills, and connection with vision-specific organisations like Vision Australia and Guide Dogs.

What should my NDIS plan include for vision impairment?

Vision impairment plans typically include significant Capital funding for assistive technology and Capacity Building for skills training. Orientation and mobility specialists are important early providers. Transport funding is commonly included as vision loss directly affects independent travel.

Can I change my vision impairment providers?

Yes — you have full choice and control over your providers under the NDIS. You can change providers at any time, subject to any service agreements in place. ProviderScout makes it easy to compare vision impairment providers in TAS North West and find alternatives.

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