Association for the Blind of Western Australia

What Association for the Blind of Western Australia does

Association for the Blind of Western Australia, trading as VisAbility, is a not-for-profit, ACNC-registered disability services organization operating in Western Australia as part of the EverAbility Group Limited umbrella alongside Guide Dogs WA, Guide Dogs Tasmania, and Kites Therapy. Founded in 1935 and rebranded to VisAbility in 2018, the organization delivers wrap-around services for people with low or no vision across children/youth, adults, and seniors. Its service portfolio spans allied health therapies (occupational therapy, orthoptics, physiotherapy, speech pathology, psychology, social work, dietetics, exercise physiology), specialist services (guide dog provision, orientation and mobility training, accessible information production in Braille/Easy English/large print/audio, and the VisAbility Library audio book service), group programs (Community Activity Centre, children's and adult programs), assistive technology assessment and training, training and workshops for businesses, and a retail operation (VisAbility Shop) selling low vision aids.

Service delivery is primarily in-person in client homes, schools, workplaces, and community settings across the Perth metropolitan area and regional offices in Mandurah, Bunbury, and Albany, supplemented by video consultation. Revenue is generated principally through government funding streams as a registered NDIS provider and contracted provider to WA State Government Disability Services, Department of Veterans' Affairs, My Aged Care (CHSP), and the Australian Government Department of Social Services, with a secondary private fee-for-service and retail channel. VisAbility is led by CEO Anna Presser and governed by an EverAbility Group Limited Board chaired by Aaron Constantine, with chief marketing officer Dana Wallace-Campbell appointed in 2025 and board directors Jane Tandy and Jak Nuttal added in 2024.

Name

Association for the Blind of Western Australia

Legal name

Association for the Blind of Western Australia

Website

https://visability.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

VisAbility, the trading name of the Association for the Blind of Western Australia, is an NDIS-registered not-for-profit delivering therapies, assistive technology, guide dog services, and accessible information for people with low or no vision across Western Australia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability and Vision Impairment Support Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Individual and Family Services (6241)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Disability Services & Assistive Solutions (Accessibility, Assistive Tech) (BPAGALAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Digital Accessibility & Web/App Compliance (WCAG) (EDALAGAG)

Keywords

• Vision impairment services
• Assistive technology support
• Disability therapy services
• Accessible information services
• Guide dog mobility training

Headquarters

HQ city

Perth

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. NDIS Funded Services: Registered NDIS provider delivering approved supports under participant plans. Services include therapies, assistive technology, and specialist services funded through the National Disability Insurance Scheme.
2. WA State Government Disability Services: Contracted service provider for WA State Government's Disability Services, providing low vision and blindness support services funded by state government.
3. Department of Veterans' Affairs: DVA funding for eligible veterans requiring vision impairment support services.
4. My Aged Care: Aged care funding for seniors with vision impairment through the Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP).
5. Australian Government Department of Social Services: Funding for specific programs such as the STEP into Work program supporting vision-impaired teenagers transitioning from education to employment.
6. Private Fee-for-Service: Services can be purchased privately for a fee for those without government funding or seeking additional services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

VisAbility (trading as Association for the Blind of Western Australia) is a not-for-profit disability services organization delivering multidisciplinary therapeutic, specialist, and community programs for people with low vision or blindness across Western Australia. Core offerings include assistive technology assessments and training, orientation and mobility instruction, occupational therapy, orthoptics, allied health services (physiotherapy, speech pathology, dietetics, exercise physiology, psychology, social work), guide dog services, accessible information production (Braille, Easy English, large print, tactile maps), an audio library, group programs, an online shop for low vision aids, and digital accessibility training. Services are delivered in homes, schools, workplaces, and community settings and are primarily funded through NDIS, WA State Government, DVA, My Aged Care, and private fee-for-service arrangements.

Product overview

VisAbility (formerly Association for the Blind of Western Australia) is a not-for-profit service organization providing comprehensive wrap-around services for people with low or no vision across Western Australia. The organization operates a multidisciplinary service model offering therapeutic interventions (occupational therapy, orientation and mobility, assistive technology, orthoptics, physiotherapy, speech pathology, social work, dietetics, exercise physiology), specialist services (guide dogs, accessible information, audio library), group programs (Community Activity Centre, children's and adult group programs), and practical support including a shop for low vision aids, employment services, and travel passes. Services are organized by age group (children/youth, adults, seniors) and delivered in home, school, work, and community settings across the Perth metropolitan area and regional offices in Mandurah, Bunbury, and Albany. The organization also provides digital accessibility training workshops and operates VisAbility Radio podcasts for the vision-impaired community.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Assistive Technology Services Assessment, training, and support for assistive technology devices including screen readers, magnifiers, and smart glasses to help people with vision impairment maintain independence.
• Orientation and Mobility Training Route training and instruction to help people who are blind or have low vision move safely and confidently through different environments, including nighttime travel.
• Occupational Therapy Therapy services to help individuals perform everyday tasks and activities more easily, including home modifications and adaptive techniques.
• Low Vision Assessment (Orthoptics) Vision assessments and diagnostic tests performed by orthoptists to evaluate how a person uses their vision and determine appropriate interventions.
• Guide Dogs WA Provision and training of guide dogs for people with vision impairment, including matching sessions, mobility instruction, and ongoing support for guide dog partnerships.
• Accessible Information Services Translation of content into accessible formats including Braille, Easy English, large print, audio description, and tactile maps for organizations and individuals.
• VisAbility Library (Talking Book Library) Audio library offering audio books and accessible reading materials for people with print disabilities.
• Community Activity Centre (CAC) Day program offering arts, crafts, social activities and skill development for adults with vision impairment, including mosaics, pottery, and woodwork.
• Children's Group Programs Therapy and support services designed specifically for children with vision impairment, including playgroup, skill development, and family support.
• Adult Group Programs Social and recreational programs for adults with vision impairment, including the Night Orientation and Mobility course and community activities.
• VisAbility Shop Online and in-person shop (livingaids.com.au) offering everyday aids and equipment for low vision including lights, magnifiers, kitchen equipment, tactile markers, large print items, and talking/Braille watches.
• STEP Into Work Program Transition program for vision-impaired teenagers and young adults from education to employment, covering CV writing, interviewing, job finding, and mobility skills.
• VisAbility Radio Podcasts Podcasts created by and for people living with vision impairment, featuring over 100 episodes hosted on VisAbility Radio.
• Travel Pass Program Free public transport passes for Western Australians with vision impairment, providing free travel on TransPerth and TransWA services for cardholders and their accompanying guides.
• Training and Workshops Accessibility training workshops for businesses and organizations including Access for All, accessible document creation (Word, PDF, EPUB), social media accessibility, and Easy English courses.
• Exercise Physiology Specialist exercise programs for people with vision impairment, including a Low Vision Gym, designed to improve fitness, balance, flexibility, and management of chronic conditions like diabetes.
• Dietitian Services Nutrition and dietary advice services to support clients with vision impairment in maintaining healthy eating habits and managing conditions like diabetes.
• Speech Pathology Speech therapy services to address communication challenges that may arise with or accompany vision impairment.
• Social Work Social work support to help individuals and families cope with vision loss, including emotional support, resource navigation, and community connection.
• Physiotherapy Physical therapy services focused on gross motor skill development, strength, balance, and coordination for children and adults with vision loss.
• Psychology Services Psychology and counselling services to support mental health and adjustment to vision loss for people with vision impairment.

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Western Australian Electoral CommissionminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2025Partnered to host accessible polling place for WA State Election exclusively for people with vision impairment.
• EverAbility Group LimitedcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEverAbility Group Limited is the parent organization operating Guide Dogs WA, Guide Dogs Tasmania, VisAbility, and Kites Therapy across Western Australia and Tasmania. VisAbility operates as a division of this disability services organization.
• National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVisAbility is a registered NDIS provider delivering approved supports to participants with vision impairment under the National Disability Insurance Scheme.
• WA State Government - Disability ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerContracted service provider for WA State Government's Disability Services, providing low vision and blindness support services funded by state government.
• CoAct Disability Employment ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for disability employment services helping people with vision impairment secure employment. VisAbility concluded delivery of the Disability Employment Services (DES) program with CoAct as of 31 October 2025.
• Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFunding partner for eligible veterans requiring vision impairment support services through DVA.
• My Aged CareminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFunding partner for aged care services for seniors with vision impairment through the Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP).
• Australian Government Department of Social ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFunded the STEP into Work program supporting vision-impaired teenagers and young adults transitioning from education to employment.
• Blind Sports WAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner providing sports activities including goalball and tandem cycling. Blind Sports WA provides guest speakers for VisAbility programs.
• Guide Dogs WAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRelated entity under EverAbility Group; provides guide dog services to VisAbility clients. Guide Dogs WA matches clients with guide dogs and provides mobility instruction.
• Dara Thai Dancing SchoolminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity performance group that provided entertainment at the VisAbility Family Picnic.
• Educated By NatureminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity organization providing sensory play experiences at VisAbility Family Picnic.
• Bridgetown Historical MuseumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMuseum where VisAbility provided Braille, Easy English, and tactile maps for accessibility. Part of State Heritage Funding initiative.
• 6GME Radio GoolarriminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndigenous radio station partner where VisAbility client Sandy Dann has broadcast for 30 years.
• West Australian OperaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with VisAbility for blind opera production Iolanta at His Majesty's Theatre, featuring VisAbility client Grace King in the lead role.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Vision Australia: National not-for-profit providing similar blindness and low vision services (therapies, assistive technology, guide dogs, advocacy). Directly comparable service portfolio, but operates nationally rather than WA-only.
• Guide Dogs Australia (National): National federation of state-based guide dog organizations providing guide dog services, mobility training, and vision impairment advocacy. Closely related via EverAbility Group, which includes Guide Dogs WA.
• Royal Society for the Blind (SA) - See Differently: South Australia-based blindness and low vision service provider offering assistive technology, therapy, accessible information, and employment services. Closely analogous state-level model.
• Able Australia: National disability services provider serving people with multiple disabilities including vision impairment. Offers therapies, accommodation, and community programs; overlaps on therapy and assistive-tech service lines.

Emerging players

• Aira: Tech-enabled remote visual interpretation service connecting blind/low vision users with agents via smartphone. Emerging alternative to in-person orientation and mobility services.
• Humanware: Global assistive technology manufacturer producing low vision and blindness devices (Braille displays, magnifiers, GPS). Overlaps with VisAbility's assistive tech assessment and training services.
• Blind Citizens Australia: National consumer advocacy organization for blind and vision-impaired Australians. Operates in adjacent space (advocacy and peer support) rather than direct service delivery.
• Enhanced Vision (Optelec): Manufacturer of low vision electronic magnifiers and assistive devices. Comparable through VisAbility Shop's product categories and assistive technology services.

Others

• National Disability Services (NDS): Australian peak body representing disability service providers. Not a direct competitor but an industry association in which VisAbility would be a member/advisor.

Regional players

• Senses Australia: Western Australia-based disability services provider supporting people with deafblindness and vision impairment. Direct local competitor in Perth and WA region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/visabilityau
• Facebookfacebook.com/visabilityau
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/association-for-the-blind-of-wa---guide-dogs-wa
• Instagraminstagram.com/visabilityAU

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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